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prostate cancer | Research | Lifestyle | 10 pages | source: Supportive care in cancer: official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer | Added Apr 30, 2021

Can physical exercise improve the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer?

This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of physical exercise in patients with prostate cancer. The study concluded that physical exercise is associated with reduction of tiredness, and improving functional capacity and quality of life in these patients.

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | Guidelines | 10 pages | source: Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network | Added Apr 04, 2021

Updated NCCN guidelines for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer

This study reviewed the current NCCN guidelines for the treatment of patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).

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nocturia | Research | 10 pages | source: Clinical therapeutics | Added Feb 27, 2021

Medical conditions and medications my limit the use of desmopressin for nocturia

This study investigated if people with nocturia (waking up at night to urinate) can take desmopressin acetate (Noctiva) medication. Researchers suggested that desmopressin may increase the risk of side effects in older adults with other medical conditions taking many medications.

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: The Lancet. Oncology | Added Feb 26, 2021

Evaluating the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative body radiotherapy in advanced cancer

This study investigated the effectiveness and safety of stereotactic ablative radiation therapy (SABR) in the treatment of patients with oligometastatic (few metastases) cancer. The data showed that the use of SABR in these patients was associated with high overall survival and low toxicity.

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Jan 13, 2021

Evaluating the effects of abiraterone acetate in combination with androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer.

This study examined the effects of abiraterone acetate (AA; Zytiga) in combination with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for the treatment of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). The data showed that AA and ADT combination improves the outcomes in these patients.

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prostate cancer | Research | 10 pages | source: Cochrane database of systematic reviews | Added Dec 26, 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.

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Journal of clinical oncology | Added Dec 20, 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.

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European Urology | Added Dec 06, 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.

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nocturia | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: European urology focus | Added Nov 17, 2020

Is an orally-disintegrating desmopressin tablet effective in nocturia?

This study investigated the benefit of an orally-disintegrating desmopressin (OD-DP; Minirin) tablet in nocturia caused by nocturnal polyuria (NP). They found that OD-DP tablets improved NP symptoms. 

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prostate cancer | Research | Treatment | 10 pages | source: Annals of oncology: official journal of the European Society for Medical Oncology | Added Aug 23, 2020

Latest ESMO guidelines for the treatment of prostate cancer

This review summarized clinical guidelines for treating prostate cancer (PC) recommended by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO). The main recommendation was that all therapies should be risk-based and personalized.

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