Irvine, CA-The Cryocare CN2 System from Endocare, Inc. has received 510K clearance from the FDA. The device uses the freezing capability of nitrogen at the point between gas and liquid-"critical nitrogen"-to destroy cancerous tissue quicker and more cost-effectively than argon can, according to the manufacturer. The speed and precision of this new technology can expedite procedures, Endocare says, because it is easy to use and it delivers a colder, more powerful ice ball at the end of the probes.
Prostate cancer genomic tests show prognostic value for progression, therapy benefit
April 22nd 2024"This preplanned ENACT trial biomarker analysis demonstrates the value of the Decipher score, AR-A score, and PAM50 genomic classifiers in identifying patients undergoing AS who are most likely to benefit from enzalutamide treatment," wrote the authors.