Can a B-Cell blocker shrink prostate tumors before surgery?
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This early-phase study tested whether giving rituximab (a drug that depletes B cells) before prostate removal surgery could reduce B cell levels in the tumor. Eight men with high-risk prostate cancer received four weekly doses before their scheduled prostatectomy. The main goal w…
Phase: EARLY_PHASE1 • Sponsor: Christopher Kane • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated May 17, 2026 10:08 UTC