
Opinion|Videos|June 10, 2025
Selecting Between Receptor Pathway Inhibitors for mHSPC
Author(s)Neal Shore, MD, FACS
Explore the complexities of treatment options for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, emphasizing shared decision-making and patient considerations.
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Episodes in this series

Therapeutic Decision-Making in Advanced Prostate Cancer
Key Themes:
- Approach to selecting among multiple androgen receptor pathway inhibitors
- Individualization of therapy based on patient factors
- Consideration of drug-specific characteristics
Expert Insights:
- Dr Shore provided guidance on approaching treatment decisions with multiple agents now available (enzalutamide, apalutamide, abiraterone, and darolutamide).
- He emphasized the importance of individualizing therapy based on comorbidities, potential drug-drug interactions, convenience factors, and patient preferences.
The discussion noted darolutamide's lower central nervous system penetration and potentially improved tolerability in certain populations, while acknowledging that all these agents represent effective treatment options.
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