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In this episode of Pearls & Perspectives, Amy Pearlman, MD, speaks with Tom Riester of LTR Pharma about the development of a novel intranasal therapy for erectile dysfunction, exploring its potential implications for sexual health, prostate cancer survivorship, and broader engagement in men's health care.

Pedro C. Barata, MD, MSc, FACP, discusses preliminary findings from the phase 3 ProstACT Global study evaluating 177Lu-rosopatamab plus standard of care for patients with mCRPC.

PSA50 response rates were 58.8% overall in Group A (72.7% at 10 MBq), 85.2% overall in Group B (100% at 10 MBq), and 52.5% overall in Group C (56.3% at 10 MBq).

Tanya B. Dorff, MD, FASCO, shares phase 1 data on ABBV-969, an investigational antibody-drug conjugate being explored for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

"Together with the efficacy and safety results, these PRO findings support the overall benefit-risk profile of perioperative EV plus [pembrolizumab] as the new standard of care in this patient population," said Peter H. O'Donnell, MD.

Kim Chi, MD, highlights findings from a pre-planned analysis of the PLUDO trial examining the impact of crossover on survival outcomes between 177Lu-PSMA-617 vs docetaxel in mCRPC.

The FDA approved cefepime and zidebactam for adult complicated UTI after ENHANCE-1 showed an 89.0% response rate at test of cure.

"Compared to placebo [plus] ADT, apalutamide [plus] ADT showed 9 times more pCR/MRD, a 20% improved MFS, a 29% reduction in prostate cancer recurrence, and a 3-year improvement in time to subsequent therapy," said Mary-Ellen Taplin, MD, FASCO.

Lucia Nappi, MD, PhD, FRCPC, highlights key findings from an interim analysis of SWOG S1823, evaluating miR371 for predicting active germ cell malignancy in patients with early-stage testicular cancer.

"These data help inform patient decision-making regarding adjuvant therapy and also point to a possible need for supportive services to help survivors after treatment," said Ronald C. Chen, MD, MPH, FASCO, FASTRO.

Alicia K. Morgans, MD, MPH, discusses key findings from the ARACOG study, assessing cognitive outcomes between patients who received darolutamide vs those who received enzalutamide for advanced prostate cancer.

The phase 2 ARACOG trial noted a greater decline in objectively measured cognitive function over 24 weeks among patients who received enzalutamide vs darolutamide for advanced prostate cancer.