March 27th 2024
“These results are encouraging and suggest that circulating biomarkers may be useful in guiding the use of radium-223 therapy,” says David T. Miyamoto, MD, PhD.
Medical Crossfire®: Expert Exchanges to Maximize Clinical Outcomes for Patients with CRPC Through Evidence-Based Personalized Therapy
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How the Experts Treat NMIBC During a BCG Shortage—Integrating Recent Approvals and Investigational Therapies
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Staying Abreast of the Prostate Cancer Treatment Paradigm From Risk Stratification to Adaptive Sequencing Strategies
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Everything You Need to Know About PARP Inhibitor Combinations in Prostate Cancer Care: Why? For Whom? And When?
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Clinical Case Vignette Series: Integrating Recent Data into Practice to Improve Outcomes in Advanced Prostate Cancer
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Medical Crossfire®: How Will Emerging Data Inform Treatment Planning for Patients With Prostate Cancer in the Community?
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Medical Crossfire®: How Does Recent Evidence on PARP Inhibitors and Combinations Inform Treatment Planning for Prostate Cancer Now and In the Future?
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Dr. Shee on delayed prostatectomy after active surveillance
January 25th 2024"These data really show that even in the patients who upgrade and have more severe disease than were initially expected, even if their surgery was delayed for 12 months after having this upgraded diagnosis, these patients did just as well from a recurrence perspective, compared to patients who got surgery right away," says Kevin Shee, MD, PhD.
Future Landscape of Prostate Cancer and Rectal Spacers
The expert panel concludes their discussion with a look toward the future of prostate cancer treatment and the evolving role of rectal spacers.
Active surveillance uptake driven by urologists’ recommendations
January 23rd 2024Patients were less likely to choose active surveillance when their decision was influenced by their treatment goals of achieving “cure” or to “live longer,” or when they perceived their diagnosis of low-risk prostate cancer to be more serious.
Same-day discharge after major surgery is feasible, but safety concerns remain
January 18th 2024"In deciding whom to discharge within hours of a less invasive but major surgery, we must ask ourselves which master we are serving: the insurer, the administrator, or our own ego," writes Badar M. Mian, MD.
Academic Training and Advice for Clinicians Utilizing Rectal Spacers
A group of urologists and radiation oncologists detail how they were trained on the utilization of rectal spacers and offer practical advice for other clinicians treating patients with prostate cancer.
Rectal Spacers: Placement, Complications, and Management
The panel provides clinical insights on the placement of rectal spacers, the management of toxicities, and the counseling of patients with prostate cancer following rectal spacer placement.
Dr. Agarwal on significance of ultra-low PSA levels achieved with apalutamide in mCSPC
January 11th 2024Neeraj Agarwal, MD, discusses an analysis from the phase 3 TITAN trial that explored the correlation between PSA response and survival among patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer receiving apalutamide.
Multidisciplinary Care in Prostate Cancer Treatment
Urologists and radiation oncologists discuss the multidisciplinary approach to treating patients with prostate cancer and how they address treatment complications.
Pros and Cons of Rectal Spacer Types in Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer specialists outline the pros and cons of the rectal spacer options for patients with prostate cancer and discuss factors that influence spacer choice.
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Visibility Considerations With Radiation
The expert panel outlines visibility considerations with the 3 rectal spacer options when treating patients with prostate cancer with radiation therapy.