Positive PSMA PET/CT at Biochemical Recurrence Predicts PCa Progression
In a study, a positive PSMA PET/CT scan was associated with a significant 4.5-fold higher adjusted risk for disease progression.
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Severe Nocturia Linked to CKD in Men
In a Japanese study, certain men with chronic kidney disease had greater risks for 3 or more nightly voids.
Sarcomatoid Features in mRCC Predict Worse Survival After Cytoreductive Nephrectomy
Patients who have metastatic renal cell carcinoma with sarcomatoid differentiation in the primary tumor have an increased risk for death following cytoreductive nephrectomy, study found.
Sarcopenia Ups Risk of Sexual Dysfunction After Nerve-Sparing RARP
Sarcopenia prior to nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy is significantly associated with sexual dysfunction after the surgery, according to investigators.
Nocturia Linked to Heavy Smoking in Men
Smoking history was significantly associated with increased odds of nocturia.
Multimodality Treatment vs ADT Alone for Oligometastatic PCa Tied to Better Outcomes
Lower rates of cancer-specific mortality and castration-resistant disease observed when patients received multimodality treatment compared with ADT alone.
UTUC Incidence Rising in The Netherlands
A study of 13,438 patients with upper tract urothelial carcinoma in The Netherlands found that the incidence of the cancer increased significantly from 1993 to 2017, with no improvement in survival except for those with metastatic disease.
High Long-Term Death Risk From Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer Reported
The 20-year mortality rate among patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer is 71%, according to a study of Swedish patients. Investigators who analyzed a large population-based cohort of patients with bladder cancer that had more than 20 years of follow-up found that muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) results in a high risk of cancer-specific death, according to…
Promising Results Reported for Prostate Cancer Focal Brachytherapy
In a small series, overall and disease-free survival rates were favorable.
Cytoreductive Nephrectomy for mRCC Beneficial in Selected Cases
Upfront cytoreductive nephrectomy for mRCC patients with certain clinical characteristics may enable them to defer systemic therapy for a prolonged interval.
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