Dr. Kishan calls for more prospective studies on the predictive nature of germline variants
“What really needs to be done to show that this works is to look prospectively,” says Amar U. Kishan, MD.
In this video, Amar U. Kishan, MD, discusses the takeaways of the study, “Germline variants disrupting microRNAs predict long-term genitourinary toxicity after prostate cancer radiation.” Kishan is an associate professor in the department of radiation oncology, chief of genitourinary oncology service, and vice chair of clinical and translational research at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Study links PARP inhibitors to increased risk of hematologic toxicity in mCRPC patients
November 23rd 2023A recently published study found an association between PARP inhibitor treatment and an increased risk of hematological adverse events, including anemia, thrombocytopenia, and neutropenia, in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Mistrust of medical research may discourage genetic testing in prostate cancer
November 20th 2023According to the survey, 79% of Black men know that genetic information can help improve prostate cancer outcomes, yet 33% indicated that they would be unwilling or uncertain to provide DNA samples, even if it meant finding new treatment options.
