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What do you think about the recent reports on the immunotherapy drug, Provenge and its use in treating advanced prostate cancer or any prostate cancer?

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What do you think about the recent reports on the immunotherapy drug, Provenge and its use in treating advanced prostate cancer or any prostate cancer?

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I am skeptical about the efficacy of Provenge. In the early studies, it only showed a benefit in patients with advanced, but low-grade prostate cancer. The great majority of prostate cancer patients with advanced disease have high-grade cancer. I would be surprised if Provenge has much to offer.