
prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Dec 30, 2020
Reviewing the effects of bisphosphonates or RANKL-inhibitors for men with prostate cancer and bone metastases
The study summarized the outcomes of bisphosphonates and RANKL-inhibitors as supportive treatment in men with prostate cancer (PC) and bone metastases (BM). The authors recommended that a balance between the efficacy and safety of such therapies must be considered for preventing skeletal events in such patients.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 21, 2020
Should patients with prostate cancer get androgen deprivation therapy before or after radiotherapy?
This study compared the effectiveness of giving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) before or after radiotherapy (RT) for prostate cancer (PCa). The study found that treatment with RT followed by ADT increased patient survival without the spread of the disease.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: JAMA network open | Added Dec 14, 2020
Does androgen-receptor inhibitor therapy increase the risk of falling and broken bones in patients with prostate cancer?
This study investigated if treating patients who have prostate cancer with androgen receptor inhibitors (ARIs) increased their risk of falling and breaking their bones. The study found that patients who received ARI were more likely to have a fall or fracture compared to other treatments.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Dec 08, 2020
Evaluating the impact on quality of life of giving enzulatumide in combination with hormone therapy in patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.
This study investigated the quality of life after treating patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) with enzalutamide (Xtandi) in combination with hormone therapy. The study found that enzalutamide + hormone therapy improved the quality of life of patients, compared to hormone therapy alone.

prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: International journal of urology: official journal of the Japanese Urological Association | Added Nov 29, 2020
Could hormone therapy increase the risk of respiratory infections?
This study investigated a possible relationship between respiratory infections and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) used to treat prostate cancer.
Researchers concluded that the risk of developing respiratory infections increases with hormonal therapy.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 11 pages | source: Lancet oncology | Added Nov 23, 2020
The impact of 6 vs 18 months of androgen-suppression therapy, with or without Zolendronic Acid, on quality of life in men with prostate cancer
This clinical trial evaluated the quality of life of men with locally advanced prostate cancer (PCa) treated with Leuprorelin and radiotherapy, with or without Zolendronic Acid (ZA). Quality of life measures improved with shorter duration of Leuprorelin treatment, regardless of combining ZA.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: BJU international | Added Nov 21, 2020
Evaluating cabozantinib plus docetaxel and prednisone in patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer
The study evaluated outcomes of combining cabozantinib (Cabometyx) with docetaxel (Taxotere) and prednisone (Deltasone) in treating patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). The main finding was that the combination was safe and could possibly be effective in such patients.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Urology | Added Oct 18, 2020
Surgery as a treatment for an infected pubic bone in prostate cancer survivors
This study examined the effectiveness of pubic bone removal on pain intensity associated with an infected pubic bone in prostate cancer survivors. Authors concluded that surgical treatment is an effective approach in providing long-term pain relief from an infected pubic bone.


prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The New England Journal of Medicine | Added Sep 29, 2020
Evaluating long-term outcomes of darolutamide in patients with hormone-resistant prostate cancer
This study evaluated the survival rate of patients with prostate cancer (PC) that no longer responded do hormonal therapy (castration resistant) being treated with darolutamide (Nubeqa).
The study found that darolutamide may improve survival rates and delay the start of heavy chemotherapy in these patients.