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Immune System Biology of Androgen and AR Functions in T cells in Prostate Cancer - Amy Moran

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Amy Moran joins Alicia Morgans in a discussion on the mechanisms of immunotherapy resistance in prostate cancer patients, and how androgens or the androgen receptor (AR) contribute. Amy Moran received a Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator Award for this research which aims to reveal how androgens and AR activity regulate human T cell function and immunotherapy resistance and may reveal n...

Advances in Liquid Biopsies for Guiding Cancer Therapy - Jeffrey Ross

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Jeffrey Ross speaks about the evolution and application of liquid biopsies in cancer treatment, including in cases of advanced metastatic breast cancer and prostate cancer. Drawing from his experience with circulating cancer cells, he details the development of circulating DNA and emphasizes the importance of precision medicine and personalized care. He contrasts liquid biopsies with tissue biopsi...

Engineered Cell Therapies for Metastatic Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer - Saul Priceman

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At the 29th Annual Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF) Scientific Retreat Dr Saul Priceman joins Alicia Morgans in a discussion on clinic-ready CAR T cell therapies for Metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) that can overcome the limitations of prior CAR T cell products for prostate cancer. Dr. Priceman highlights the role of PCF's funds in impacting these research efforts. The project...

The Effect of Metastasis-Directed Therapy (MDT) on Oligometastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer Outcomes - Philip Sutera

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In a conversation with Alicia Morgans, Phillip Sutera discusses his work in metastasis-directed therapy (MDT). Dr. Sutera gives a brief overview of the background of the research discussing the association between prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) response and radiographic-progression-free survival among patients treated with stereotactic ablative radiation therapy in oligometastatic castr...

Geographic Variation in the Use of Doublet Therapy for Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Samuel Washington

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Samuel Washington shares insights from a study analyzing treatment practices for metastatic prostate cancer across the US. Utilizing a broad dataset provided by ConcertAI, a data warehouse company focusing on AI and big data, the team investigated patterns of doublet therapy administration among patients diagnosed with M1 disease. Dr. Washington and his team identified over 1,700 men across the co...

Exploring the Molecular Mechanisms of Tumor Progression in Metastatic Prostate Cancer among Men of African Ancestry (MET-PAAM) - Clayton Yates

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Charles Ryan and Clayton Yates delve into the intricate landscape of health disparities and global health equity. Central to the discussion is Dr. Yates's groundbreaking work as principal investigator of MET-PAAM, studying the molecular mechanisms of tumor progression in metastatic prostate cancer among men of African descent. Dr. Yates provides insights into the unique BRCA2 gene variants found i...

Using Liquid Biopsies in Clinical Practice to Inform Decision Making for Prostate Cancer Care - Joshua Lang

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Josh Lang joins Alicia Morgans in a discussion on the importance of understanding mechanisms of resistance to targeted therapies through the development of novel liquid biopsies of the human tumor microenvironment. Lang highlights his research which looks beyond tissue biopsy to liquid biopsies of cancer cells from a blood draw to inform decision-making. Research funded by the Prostate Cancer Foun...

Contact-02: A Phase III Trial Shaping the Future of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Care - Neeraj Agarwal

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Alicia Morgans converses with Neeraj Agarwal about the ongoing phase III Contact-02 Trial, designed for patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who show disease progression on a novel hormonal therapy or androgen receptor inhibitor. Patients eligible for this trial should have measurable disease, which may include extra pelvic lymphadenopathy or visceral metastasis. Dr....

Exploring the New Landscape of mCRPC: PARP Inhibitors, PSMA Radioligand Therapy, and More - Alicia Morgans

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In this discussion, Neal Shore speaks with Alicia Morgans to discuss their experiences and insights on topics ranging from survivorship to new developments in the treatment of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Dr. Morgans highlights her work in the EAU session on mCRPC, outlining the significance of PARP inhibitors, the PROpel and MAGNITUDE trials, and the potential role of...

The AFT-19 Study: A Comprehensive Look at High-Risk Prostate Cancer Treatment - Rahul Aggarwal

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Rahul Aggarwal speaks with Alicia Morgans about the completed phase III trial AFT-19 for high-risk biochemically relapsed prostate cancer patients. The trial explored three arms: ADT alone, ADT plus apalutamide, and a triplet of ADT, apalutamide, and abiraterone, with a primary endpoint of PSA progression-free survival. Results showed significant prolongation of PSA progression-free survival in bo...