Does intratumoral acetic acid injection eradicate human prostate cancer tumors in a murine model?
Direct injection of acetic acid successfully eradicated both tumors. This treatment option could potentially be used in humans for treatment of early localized prostate cancer and nonoperative management of locally advanced cases. This is the first report of successful local chemical therapy for prostate cancer.
Patients undergoing thoracoscopic talc poudrage display peripheral blood T-lymphopenia following the procedure.