In a nutshell The study looked at whether oral relugolix (Relumina). could be used to suppress testosterone in men with advanced prostate cancer compared to leuprolide (Lupron). This study showed that relugolix was associated with more rapid and effective suppression of testosterone levels when compared...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study examined if the frequency of the same dose of radiotherapy (RT) changed the effectiveness and safety of patients with localized prostate cancer (PC). The results showed that RT that was given weekly was as effective and safe as RT given every other day. Some background Radiotherapy (RT) is an effective treatment for...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This article reviewed treatment options for patients with high-risk prostate cancer. Some background Prostate cancer is a cancer that starts in the prostate gland. There are different types of treatment for patients with prostate cancer. Treatment choice depends on disease stage or whether the cancer has spread to other parts of the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared the effectiveness of current treatment options for high-risk prostate cancer (PCa). It found that RP is the preferred treatment option for these patients. Some background Prostate surgery (RP) is a common treatment option for high-risk PCa. Radiation therapy (RT), androgen deprivation therapy...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This phase 1/2 trial will investigate BMS-986253, an experimental drug, in combination with nivolumab (Opdivo) to treat advanced cancer. The main outcomes will be the occurrence of side effects and tumor response. The details Advanced cancers have limited treatment options. New drugs are in development to improve patient prognosis. These...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of radiation therapy, in treating patients with high-risk prostate cancer features after radical prostatectomy (surgery to remove the prostate gland). The main outcome to be measured will be freedom from failure. Failure is evidence that the cancer has returned. Patients will be followed up for 5...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial is examining the effectiveness of radiation therapy with or without apalutamide (Erleada) in the treatment of stage 3-4 prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured will be survival without cancer worsening. This trial is recruiting in Canada and the United States. The details Radiation therapy uses high energy x-ray...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This trial evaluates a specific type of radiation therapy for advanced prostate cancer. The main outcome to be measured is whether or not the therapy will damage the surrounding organs. This trial is taking place in Pennsylvania, USA. The details Prostate cancer is an uncontrolled growth of the cells which make up the...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study investigated the effect of apalutamide (Erleada) on health-related quality of life (H-QoL) in patients with prostate cancer. This study found that apalutimide preserved H-QoL while prolonging time taken for cancer to spread. Some background One treatment option for patients with prostate cancer is androgen...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study compared two different types of radiation therapy after prostate surgery for prostate cancer, hypofractionated postprostatectomy radiation therapy (hypoPORT) and conventional postprostatectomy radiation therapy (coPORT). Results showed that hypoPORT may be effective in prostate cancer control and with similar side effects as...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study reviewed the current recommendations for treatment doses of radiation therapy for different stages of prostate cancer. Some background Hypo-fractionated radiation therapy (HFRT) for early-stage prostate cancer is a safe and effective treatment option. It involves a shorter course of treatment with larger doses...
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate the effect previous treatment has on overall survival for patients with metastatic (spread) prostate cancer. This study found that patients who had previous prostate surgery and radiation had improved overall survival. Some background Localized prostate cancer can be treated using prostate-removing...
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