Antibiotic Prophylaxis Guidelines for Radical Cystectomy Often Not Followed
Only 27% of patients undergoing radical cystectomy with ileal conduit received antibiotic prophylaxis according to AUA guidelines, a study found.
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In Advanced Prostate Cancer, Statin Use With Androgen Ablation Ups Survival
Statin use in prostate cancer is attractive given their proven cardiovascular benefits and favorable toxicity profile, according to investigators.
Melanoma Diagnosis Linked to Increased Risk of Prostate Cancer
More than twofold increased risk of prostate cancer seen for men with first melanoma diagnosed 10 to 15 years before study recruitment
Enzalutamide, Abiraterone Compared for mCRPC With Comorbidities
Patients with comorbidities are not routinely included in clinical trials.
For Older Adults, Loneliness Ups Mortality After Nonelective Surgery
No increase seen in odds of death at 30 days in association with loneliness for older adults undergoing elective surgery
Serial SBRT Potentially Beneficial in Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer
A second course of stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is an important therapeutic strategy to consider for men with recurrent oligometastatic prostate cancer after an initial course of SBRT, according to investigators.
Post-Cystectomy Long-Term Follow-Up Needed Even If No Sign of Bladder Cancer
A retrospective study showed that recurrence of bladder cancer after radical cystectomy can occur up to 4 years after surgery.
Nab-Paclitaxel, Pembrolizumab Combo Active in Advanced Urothelial Cancer
Overall response rate 50% among 36 patients with platinum-refractory or cisplatin-ineligible advanced urothelial cancer
Risk Factors for Conversion From Partial to Radical Nephrectomy ID’d
Identifying which patients are at increased risk of conversion is important for shared decision making.
Metastasis-Directed Therapy Alone May Treat Solitary Prostate Cancer Recurrence
This is the first study to assess the role of metastasis-directed therapy in solitary metastatic oligorecurrent prostate cancer in the absence of systemic therapy.
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