Non-Standard Therapies Used in 20% of Localized High-Risk PCa Cases
Using EBRT alone or ADT alone for high-risk localized prostate cancer is associated with worse survival outcomes.
Prostate Cancer
Black Race Not Associated With Higher Prostate Cancer Death Risk
Investigators propose that nonbiological factors account for differences in prostate cancer-specific mortality between black and white men.
Black PCa Patients Opt Less for Active Surveillance, Watchful Waiting
In 2015, black men were 16% less likely than nonblack men to choose active surveillance or watchful waiting for low-risk prostate cancer.
SABR May Up Survival in Oligometastatic Cancers
New data from a phase 2 randomized trial suggest that stereotactic ablative radiotherapy to sites of metastases may prolong overall and progression-free survival.
Prostate Cancer Recurrence Risk Higher With Extensive Positive Margins
In a study, just 12.1% of cases with focal positive surgical margins (PSM) experienced biochemical recurrence compared with 54.1% of those with extensive PSM.
Worse Glycemic Control in Diabetics Predicts Adverse Cancer Outcomes After Prostatectomy
In a study, men with a higher preoperative hemoglobin A1c level had greater risks for developing castration-resistant prostate cancer and metastasis.
BPH Meds Found to Delay Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Men treated with 5-alpha reductase inhibitors were diagnosed with prostate cancer 2 years later than men not using these drugs.
Testosterone Therapy Safe Despite Prostate Cancer
New studies find no increase in biochemical recurrence risk following radical prostatectomy or radiation therapy associated with testosterone replacement therapy.
Prostate Cancer Incidence Lower Among Atenolol Users
Users of atenolol had 59% and 55% decreased odds of intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancer being found on biopsy compared with nonusers.
Prostate Biopsy Outcome in Active Surveillance Tied to PSA Kinetics
Providers should biopsy patients who are on active surveillance for prostate cancer on a regular schedule, according to investigators.
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