In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness of radiotherapy (RT) plus androgen receptor-targeted therapy (ARTT) on oligo-progressive sites for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The data showed that RT on oligo-progressive sites was safe and effective in prolonging treatment with ARTT in...
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Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of apalutamide plus abiraterone and prednisone for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of apalutamide (Erleada) in combination with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) plus prednisone (Deltasone) (AAP) for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The data showed that apalutamide plus AAP combination significantly improved...
Read MoreEvaluating the effectiveness and safety outcomes of second radiation therapy in patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of re-irradiation for the treatment of patients with locally recurrent prostate cancer. The data showed that the use of re-irradiation in these patients was associated with good outcomes and low toxicity. Some background Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective treatment for localized...
Read MoreEvaluating the combination of sipuleucel-T with radium-223 in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer spread to the bone.
In a nutshell The study investigated the effectiveness of combining sipuleucel-T (Provenge) with radium-223 (Xofigo) therapy in men with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) that has spread to the bones. The key finding was that the combination therapy improved the survival rates of these patients. Some background Prostate cancer often...
Read MoreWhich hormonal therapy should be first in patients with castration-resistant metastatic prostate cancer?
In a nutshell This study analyzed and evaluated which hormonal therapy should be given first, abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) plus prednisone (Deltasone) (AAP) or enzalutamide (Xtandi; ENZ) in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The data showed that AAP followed by ENZ is more effective in delaying...
Read MoreComparing the activity and safety of [177Lu]Lu-PSMA-617 versus cabazitaxel in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
In a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness and safety of lutetium-177 [177Lu]-PSMA-617 (177LuPSMA) versus cabazitaxel (Jevtana) for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The data showed that 177LuPSMA treatment showed a higher response with fewer side effects in these patients. Some...
Read MoreBicalutamide or enzalutamide: which is better with ADT in men with advanced prostate cancer?
In a nutshell The study compared the effectiveness of bicalutamide (Casodex) to enzalutamide (Xtandi), both in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). The comparison showed that enzalutamide with ADT improves the outcomes particularly in Black men with mHSPC. Some...
Read MoreDo statins help the treatment of patients with prostate cancer using androgen-deprivation therapy?
In a nutshell This study explored the outcomes of statin (cholesterol-lowering drugs) treatment in patients with prostate cancer (PCa) undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). The authors found that the combination of statins and ADT improved the outcomes of these patients and intermittent ADT (IADT) increased the time...
Read MoreSeeking men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer to trial a combination therapy
In a nutshell This trial is evaluating the effectiveness and safety of combining nivolumab (Opdivo) with docetaxel (Taxotere) and prednisone (Deltasone) in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The main outcomes to be evaluated will be survival without cancer worsening and overall survival. The details CRPC is a difficult...
Read MoreSearching for patients with advanced prostate cancer to trial a new immune treatment.
In a nutshell This trial is looking at the effectiveness, safety, and tolerability of ladiratuzumab vedotin (LV) in patients with advanced solid tumors, including prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured in this trial is the response rate to the new drug. The details Advanced tumors have spread from the organ where they originated. These...
Read MoreIpilimumab and radiotherapy improves survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer
In a nutshell This trial was carried out to examine the effectiveness of radiotherapy followed by treatment with ipilimumab (Yervoy) in men with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The trial found that this treatment led to higher survival in these patients compared to radiotherapy followed by placebo. Some...
Read MoreA comparison of high-dose vs. moderate-dose SBRT for prostate cancer.
In a nutshell This study was carried out to assess different dosing regimens of hypofractionated stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in patients with prostate cancer. The study found that both doses were associated with high effectiveness and manageable side effects. Some background Radiotherapy is an effective treatment for early-stage PC....
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