Pembro/chemo combo shows promise in small cell/neuroendocrine bladder and prostate cancer
December 2nd 2024“The combination of pembrolizumab and chemotherapy presents a promising new treatment approach for these challenging-to-treat, rare cancers and could be a major breakthrough for patient care,” says Arnold I. Chin, MD, PhD.
Epigenomic cfDNA may accurately assess PSMA expression, Lu-PSMA response in mCRPC
November 26th 2024“Our study highlights the potential of epigenomic profiling from a simple blood draw to provide a real-time, non-invasive readout of PSMA expression that corresponds with treatment response," says Jacob E. Berchuck, MD.
Study indicates overtreatment of men with prostate cancer and limited life expectancy
November 20th 2024“Prostate cancer patients with life expectancies of less than 5 or 10 years were being subjected to treatments that can take up to a decade to significantly improve their chances of surviving cancer, despite guidelines recommending against treatment," says Timothy J. Daskivich, MD.
Genetic testing in prostate cancer is increasing over time, data suggests
November 11th 2024“It is critical that urologists understand when to order germline testing, are comfortable with actually ordering these tests, and integrate medical geneticists when appropriate," says Aditya Bagrodia, MD, FACS.