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Decoding the Impact of CHIP on Prostate Cancer Treatment: Implications for PARP Inhibitor Eligibility - Kendal Jensen

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Thomas Keane hosts Kendal Jensen who presents his team’s groundbreaking research on the interference of Clonal Hematopoiesis in DNA Repair Genes with Prostate Cancer Plasma Cell-free DNA Testing. Dr. Jensen's study, conducted in collaboration with Dr. Colin Pritchard of the University of Washington, reveals that Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential (CHIP) can significantly interfere wit...

COSMIC-021 Study: A Breakthrough in Metastatic CRPC Treatment with Cabozantinib and Atezolizumab - Neeraj Agarwal

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In a discussion hosted by Alicia Morgans, Neeraj Agarwal delves into the promising results of the COSMIC-021 study. The study focuses on the combination of cabozantinib and atezolizumab for treating patients with metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Dr. Agarwal highlights the unique inclusion criteria of the study, which required patients to have progressive measurable disease in...

Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) From the Phase 3 VISION Study of 177Lu-PSMA-617 in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer – Karim Fizazi

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Alicia Morgans and Karim Fizazi discuss the VISION trial, evaluating new patient-reported data. This patient-reported health-related quality of life data was presented at ESMO 2021. They discuss the VISION trial design, primary trial endpoints, and the importance of preserving good patient quality of life during advanced prostate cancer treatment. Biographies: Karim Fizazi, MD, Ph.D., is a medical...

The Efficacy of Olaparib in the PROfound Study – Fred Saad

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Fred Saad joins Alicia Morgans highlighting the efficacy of olaparib versus either abiraterone or enzalutamide, given a potential difference in the efficacy of NHA sequencing that he presented during a podium presentation at the American Urologic Association (AUA) Annual Meeting. The PROfound trial provided a rationale for United States Federal Drug Administration (FDA) approval of olaparib among...

The NCCN Guidelines on the Use of Radium-223 in Prostate Cancer - Tanya Dorff

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In this conversation Tanya Dorff and Alicia Morgans discuss the guidance coming from the NCCN on the use of radium-223 in the metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer setting, including choosing the right patient for this drug, factors to consider, and the timing of this therapy. As lines of therapy become more complicated with many castration-resistant drugs moving to the hormone-sensitive...

The Clinical Implications of The VISION Trial, PSMA-Targeted Radiotherapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer - Michael Morris

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Alicia Morgans, MD, MPH, is joined by Michael Morris, MD, to discuss the phase III VISION trial results and the practice-changing implications when lutetium-177-PSMA-617 is FDA approved. The VISION trial evaluated men who had post androgen receptor pathway inhibitor therapy and post docetaxel or docetaxel and cabazitaxel chemotherapy, who were randomized to a protocol-defined standard of care with...

Assessing Concordance in DDR Gene Alterations Between Primary Prostate Cancer and Metastases or ctDNA – Bruce Montgomery

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In this UroToday discussion, Thomas Keane is joined by Robert Bruce Montgomery to discuss his recent publication, entitled, “Concordance of DNA Repair Gene Mutations in Paired Primary Prostate Cancer Samples and Metastatic Tissue or Cell-Free DNA.” The conversation kicks off with Dr. Montgomery’s “bottom line” for his study, which was to make it easier for oncology providers to find men who can be...

COncurrent adMinistration of Bipolar Androgen Therapy and nivolumab in men with mCRPC, The COMBAT Study - Mark Markowski

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In this UroToday discussion between Charles Ryan and Mark Markowski, they focus on Dr Markowski’s recent study, entitled COMAT-CRPC. The COMBAT-CRPC study is a study with bipolar androgen therapy and nivolumab, which was conducted through the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium. Dr. Markowski begins by discussing the criteria for patient eligibility, which was quite broad, which was to be a...

Ensuring Patients Have Access to Radium-223 as a Therapeutic Option: The DORA Trial - Michael Morris

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Alicia Morgans engages with Michael Morris to delve into the rapidly evolving landscape of radiopharmaceuticals in prostate cancer treatment, highlighting the significance of the VISION data and existing therapies like radium-223. Dr. Morris outlines that the abundance of radiopharmaceutical tools is a "good problem to have," emphasizing that these agents are not one-size-fits-all but have unique...

The State of CRPC Treatment in Spain: Expert Opinions on Enzalutamide and Abiraterone - Elena Castro & Fernando Lopez-Campos

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Charles Ryan interviews Elena Castro and Fernando Lopez-Campos. They delve into their real-world data on the management of metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) in Spain, specifically focusing on the impact of early PSA progression on overall survival in patients treated with enzalutamide or abiraterone. Drs. Castro and Lopez-Campos discuss the significance of monitoring PSA leve...