PC-SPES
PC-SPES
PC-SPES (/piː siː spɛs/) is a patented dietary supplement that was marketed as a treatment for prostate cancer. The name "PC-SPES" is derived from the abbreviation for prostate cancer (PC) and the Latin word "spes" meaning hope.
Etymology
The term "PC-SPES" is a combination of an abbreviation and a Latin word. "PC" stands for Prostate Cancer, a type of cancer that occurs in the prostate — a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. "SPES" is a Latin word that translates to "hope" in English. The name signifies "hope for prostate cancer".
Composition
PC-SPES contained a mixture of eight herbs, some of which are used in traditional Chinese medicine. The herbs included Chrysanthemum morifolium, Glycyrrhiza glabra, Ganoderma lucidum, Scutellaria baicalensis, Isodon rubescens, Serenoa repens, Panax pseudo-ginseng, and Isatis indigotica.
Controversy and Recall
In 2002, PC-SPES was recalled and withdrawn from the market after it was found to be contaminated with prescription drugs including warfarin, alprazolam, and diethylstilbestrol. The contamination led to several adverse events, including cases of bleeding due to the warfarin.
Related Terms
- Prostate Cancer
- Dietary Supplement
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Warfarin
- Alprazolam
- Diethylstilbestrol
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on PC-SPES
- Wikipedia's article - PC-SPES
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