How the Immune System Fights Prostate Cancer with Dr. Matthew Halpert, Phd
The Dr. Geo Prostate Podcast - A podcast by Dr. Geo Espinosa
Dr. Geo speaks with cancer immunologist Matthew Halpert, PhD about Immunocine, a dendritic-cell platform that “double-loads” patient-specific tumor signals to trigger a strong, physiologic immune response. Discussion includes mechanism, prostate cancer cases, how it can complement ADT and focal radiation, eligibility, workflow, and access.Chapters00:00 How the Immune System Fights Prostate Cancer02:00 Why dendritic cells matter; generals vs NK/T “soldiers”07:00 The “double-loading” breakthrough and fail-safe concept14:00 Trials in difficult cancers; safety and early signals18:00 Prostate cases: CRPC responses; lesions regressing22:00 Combining with ADT and focal radiation; timing27:00 Critical need for viable tissue; preservation tips34:00 Patient journey: review → tissue + apheresis → 3 doses/6 weeks41:00 Peri-lymphatic delivery; what patients feel; follow-up/boosts49:00 Cost, access, insurance help; foundations; closing takeawaysKey TakeawaysDendritic cells orchestrate immunity; NK/T cells execute.Precision double-loading overcomes a built-in fail-safe to amplify activation.Tissue access and preservation are essential for a broad, personalized target set.Pragmatic combination care: ADT and selective radiation can create a therapeutic window and enhance antigen presentation.________________________🌱 Partner OffersProLon 5-Day Fasting Mimicking Diet → https://bit.ly/3TVehAxAG1 by Athletic Greens → https://bit.ly/3mA2tVV💪 Exclusive MembershipUnlock curated transcripts, detailed show notes, expert resources, and perks.Join here → https://drgeo.com/membership📌 Follow and ConnectYouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@DrGeoProstatePodcastAll Podcast Episodes → https://dr-geo-prostate-podcast.captivate.fmInstagram → https://bit.ly/DRGEO-INSTA-YTFacebook → https://bit.ly/POD-FB-DrGeoLinkedIn → https://bit.ly/DRGEO-LINKEDIN-YTXY Wellness Supplements → https://bit.ly/3uJPC7ZMr. Happy → https://bit.ly/3TE7tWEWebsite → https://bit.ly/43khht0📣 Hashtags#DrGeoProstatePodcast #ProstateCancer #ProstateHealth #MensHealth #IntegrativeUrology #SBRT #Oligometastatic #RadiationOncology #PSMAPET #ADT⚠️ DisclaimerThis episode is for educational purposes only and not medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider. Geovanni Espinosa, N.D., assumes no liability for outcomes based on this content.
