In a nutshell The authors determined the long-term outcomes of active surveillance (watchful waiting) in patients with low risk of prostate cancer. Some background Active surveillance is an option, often used in patients with favorable-risk prostate cancer (Stage I/II, confined to prostate with low risk of spread or...
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 effect of phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors on biochemical recurrence 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 inhibitors...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of orteronel in patients resistant to hormone treatment. Some background Hormone therapy is commonly used in prostate cancer treatment and involves targeting the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. In some cases patients receiving hormone therapy may become...
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In a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effect of degarelix in treating prostate cancer. Some background Hormone therapy is a prostate cancer treatment that targets the male sex hormones active in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. Degarelix (Firmagon) is a drug used in hormone therapy that reduces the levels of testosterone to...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the effects of weight in prostate cancer progression under active surveillance. Some background Active surveillance involves actively monitoring tumor growth and development in a patient without administering treatment. Prostate cancer patients undergoing active surveillance who have a high...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to identify the best options available to identify metastatic prostate cancer. Some background Metastatic prostate cancer is cancer that has spread from the prostate gland into tissues and organs around the body. In some cases patients with metastatic cancer can become resistant to certain treatments, such as...
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In a nutshell This study aimed to evaluate the complications associated with robotic-assisted prostate removal (minimally invasive) compared to an open surgical procedure (more invasive). Some background Open surgical removal of the prostate has previously been the traditional surgical approach for prostate cancer treatment. Robot-assisted...
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In a nutshell This Phase II (early phase) study aimed to evaluate the safety and side effects of GTx-758, a drug that is being researched as a therapy for lowering testosterone levels in the blood stream. Some background Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT – a form of hormone therapy that lowers testosterone levels) remains the most...
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In a nutshell The authors reviewed the effect of androgen deprivation therapy in treating patients with advanced prostate cancer. Some background Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a form of hormone treatment that targets the male sex hormones involved in prostate cancer, such as testosterone. ADT is the standard treatment for cancer that has...
Read MoreIn a nutshell The authors aimed to determine the long-term effects of early prostate cancer treatment. Some background Early prostate cancer is usually treated with active surveillance, radiation therapy, androgen deprivation therapy or surgery. Active surveillance involves the monitoring of cancer progression in a patient without administering...
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