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The Cancer Assist Podcast

Join Dr. Bill Evans, members of The Cancer Assistance Program and cancer specialists as they discuss cancer diagnosis, causes and treatment. The Cancer Assist Show is hosted by Dr. Bill Evans, MD, FRCP, Past President of the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre at HHS. Brought to you by the Cancer Assistance Program – an organization lending support to cancer patients and families of those affected by cancer.

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Radioligand Therapy for Prostate Cancer: The New Kid on the Block

May 15, 2026 • Cancer Assistance Program

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A promising new treatment is changing the landscape for advanced prostate cancer. In this episode, Dr. Bill Evans is joined by Dr. Ali Khan Lalani, Associate professor, McMaster University GU disease site team chair, Juravinski Cancer Centre, and Anne Khoorshed, Radiation Safety Officer, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, to explore radioligand therapy (Pluvicto), an innovative targeted treatment now available in Hamilton. They break down how this “smart bomb” approach works, who may be eligible, what patients can expect, and why this advancement is bringing new hope to men with advanced prostate cancer. From improved quality of life to exciting future research, this conversation offers an accessible look at one of cancer care’s most promising emerging therapies.