In a nutshell This study compared treatment outcomes of prostate surgery and external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for localized prostate cancer. While mortality rates were generally very low, prostate surgery may be more suitable for men with high-risk prostate cancer. Some background Localized prostate cancer is cancer that is confined to the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated erectile function after prostate surgery in men with high-risk localized prostate cancer. Researchers reported high rates of erectile dysfunction following prostate surgery. Some background Surgical removal of the prostate gland is a common treatment for localized prostate cancer (cancer confined to the...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the impact of metabolic syndrome on treatment outcome with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) for hormone-resistant prostate cancer. Researchers concluded that metabolic syndrome has an adverse outcome on disease progression in advanced prostate cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a common treatment used in...
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In a nutshell This study examined the effects of enzalutamide (Xtandi) in improving disease-related symptoms associated with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. The researchers concluded that enzalutamide treatment is effective in managing prostate cancer-derived bone tumors and pain among men with advanced prostate cancer. Some background When...
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In a nutshell This review summarized guidelines for the active surveillance of localized prostate cancer. The authors reported that active surveillance is a suitable strategy for the management of most low-risk prostate cancers provided appropriate monitoring protocols are followed. Some background Active surveillance refers to actively monitoring...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined the effectiveness of multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) in predicting cancer progression during active surveillance. Researchers concluded that mpMRI adds value to biopsy results in identifying the risk of cancer progressing. Some background Active surveillance is common in low-risk...
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In a nutshell This study investigated the effects of radiation therapy in slowing disease progression in metastatic prostate cancer. Researchers concluded that radiation to the primary tumor site improves overall survival and slows the progression of metastatic prostate cancer. Some background Radiation therapy involves directing...
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In a nutshell This study examined the potential benefit of early hormone therapy added to intensive radiotherapy in the treatment of men with intermediate-risk local prostate cancer. Overall survival was found to be improved with higher radiation dosage. However, the researchers noted that early hormone therapy does generally not benefit treatment...
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In a nutshell The authors determined how nerve-sparing surgical techniques can improve long-term continence levels after prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery is a common treatment in prostate cancer that involves surgically removing the prostate gland. Different surgical techniques can be used during surgery with different...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors on penile functioning following prostate surgery. Some background Prostate surgery is a form of treatment that involves surgically removing the prostate gland which can cause erectile dysfunction in some patients. Phosphodiesterase type 5...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine whether taking repeated tissue samples during active surveillance can reduce erectile functioning in prostate cancer patients. Some background Active surveillance is a form of prostate cancer management that involves actively monitoring tumor growth and development in a patient without...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effects of focal therapy on prostate cancer patient outcome. Some background Index lesion focal therapy is a form of non-invasive treatment that uses energy to target a specific region of the prostate that contains cancer, causing minimal damage to healthy tissue and less-severe side-effects...
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