Fighting prostate cancer, from farm to table, at MSU

With a nod to bringing local, fresh ingredients directly to our dinner plates, Michigan State University researchers will soon be applying their own farm-to-table approach to the fight against prostate cancer. From therapeutic ingredient production to research and testing — it’s all happening at MSU.

MRI-guided radiation therapy reduces long-term side effects for patients with prostate cancer

After a comprehensive two-year follow-up, researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that MRI-guided stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for prostate cancer significantly reduced long-term side effects and improved quality of life, particularly in bowel and sexual health, compared to conventional CT-guided treatment.

Researchers report first published case of a patient with treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer who showed a remarkable response to an anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate

A new case report published in Annals of Internal Medicine describes the success of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) antibody-drug conjugate trastuzumab deruxtecan (T-DXd) in a patient with HER2-expressing treatment-emergent neuroendocrine prostate cancer (t-NEPC).

New Advances in Prostate Cancer Diagnosis: Outcomes from the 2022 Panjiayuan Consensus Conference

The 2022 Panjiayuan Consensus Conference, held by the National Cancer Center/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, has introduced pivotal advancements in prostate targeted biopsy (TB) strategies and development, marking a significant leap forward in the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer (PCa).

Sarasota Memorial Research Institute Participates in Groundbreaking Prostate Cancer Imaging Study

Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men in the US, and the 4th most common tumor diagnosed worldwide. As part of its commitment to improving the diagnosis and staging of this disease, Sarasota Memorial Research Institute is proud to announce its participation in the Solar-Stage study sponsored by Curium.

Study Suggests a Healthy Diet May Help Keep Low Grade Prostate Cancer from Progressing to More Dangerous States During Active Surveillance

In a peer-reviewed study believed to be the first of its kind published, a research team led by Johns Hopkins Medicine provides scientific evidence that a healthy diet may reduce the chance of low risk prostate cancer progressing to a more aggressive state in men undergoing active surveillance — a clinical option in which men with lower risk cancer are carefully monitored for progression in lieu of treatments that could have undesired side effects or complications.

IMRT and proton therapy offer equally high quality of life and tumor control for people with prostate cancer

People with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy — proton beam therapy or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) — achieved equally high rates of tumor control with no differences in patient-reported quality of life, according to a first-of-its-kind phase III clinical trial comparing the two technologies. Findings of the PARTIQoL trial will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

Ceevra 3D Models Improve Outcomes for Patients Undergoing Prostate Cancer Surgery

In a multisite randomized controlled trial published in JAMA Network Open in September 2024, the use of Ceevra 3D models in robotic prostatectomy procedures were shown to reduce risk of cancer recurrence, improve functional outcomes, and improve rates of trifecta outcomes.

New law regulating out-of-pocket drug spending saves cancer patients more than $7,000 a year, study finds

As prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some patients were paying more than $10,000 a year for medications. A new study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.

UC San Diego Health Experts Available to Discuss Prostate Cancer and Urology Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer and Urology Awareness Month, and UC San Diego Health experts are available to share the latest in symptoms, screening recommendations, early detection and treatment options. UC San Diego Health offers the most advanced prostate cancer treatments,…

Radiation oncology research and clinical trial results to be featured at ASTRO’s Annual Meeting in Washington

The American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) announced today the seven studies to be highlighted in the 2024 ASTRO Annual Meeting press program. Researchers will discuss their findings in news briefings held September 30 and October 1 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. and via live webcast.

Precision Drug Olaparib May Be Effective Without Hormone Therapy for Some Men with Biochemically Recurrent Prostate Cancer

The anti-cancer drug olaparib may be effective in treating biochemically recurrent prostate cancer without accompanying hormone therapy for men who have mutations in genes such as BRCA2, according to results of a phase II clinical trial of 51 patients conducted at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and three other sites. 

Mount Sinai Researchers Discover Novel Nanoparticles in Blood With Potential to Transform Cancer Diagnosis

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified a new class of RNAs packed into tiny particles known as extracellular vesicles (EVs) that could revolutionize how cancer and other diseases are diagnosed. The team found that these molecules undergo changes when cancer is present, suggesting their potential as biomarkers for detecting prostate cancer or as targets for therapy.

From flat to overflowing: adding another dimension to tissue analysis

A team of NIBIB-funded researchers recently developed an AI platform that can analyze 3D pathology images to predict disease outcomes. Their method had improved performance in predicting prostate cancer outcomes when compared with traditional pathology approaches, such as analysis by expert pathologists using 2D images.

Dr. Gopal Gupta Awarded on Newsweek America’s Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons 2024 List

MAYWOOD, IL – Newsweek and Statista are proud to announce that Gopal Gupta, MD affiliated with Loyola Medicine has earned a position in the America’s Best Prostate Cancer Surgeons 2024 list. This is an exclusive list of only 150 doctors in the country. Congratulations on this achievement! In an era of informed decision-making, it is increasingly important for patients to make well-founded choices about which doctor to consult for their specific condition.

Dr. Tanya Stoyanova receives $1.8 million to reveal new treatment strategies for advanced prostate cancer

Dr. Tanya Stoyanova, associate professor of molecular and medical pharmacology and urology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA(Link is external) (Link opens in new window), was awarded a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to identify new drivers and test new therapeutic strategies for advanced treatment-resistant prostate cancer.

The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute Launches Cancer Equity Compass

The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute announces the public launch of a new online tool that reveals the overlap between cancer disparities and social determinants of health (SDOH) using advanced heat maps of U.S. counties. The Cancer Equity Compass can identify high-opportunity targets for policies and programs to achieve equitable health outcomes in underserved populations.

ASCO: Large precision oncology study identifies differences in prostate cancer genomics among a racially and ethnically diverse cohort of U.S. veterans

A new study(Link is external) (Link opens in new window) led by a UCLA-VA collaborative team looking at the landscape of genomic alterations in more than 5,000 veterans with metastatic prostate cancer uncovered differences in the genomic makeup of cancer cells that were associated with race and ethnicity.

Drug Helps Reprogram Macrophage Immune Cells, Suppress Prostate and Bladder Tumor Growth

A novel therapy that reprograms immune cells to promote antitumor activity helped shrink hard-to-treat prostate and bladder cancers in mice, according to research from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and Johns Hopkins Drug Discovery.

Metastatic Prostate Cancer Research: PSMAfore follow-on study favors radioligand therapy over change to androgen receptor pathway inhibition

Follow-on analysis of results from the phase 3 PSMAfore study, along with the overall study results, support the consideration of 177Lu-PSMA-617 as a new standard treatment approach for this prevalent population of patients with mCRPC. Research led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and others.

Cedars-Sinai Experts Available for Interviews at American Urological Association Annual Meeting May 3-6

Physician-scientists from the Department of Urology at Cedars-Sinai will be attending the American Urological Association (AUA) Annual Meeting May 3-6 in San Antonio, Texas, and are available to discuss the latest research and innovations in urological care.

MD Anderson Research Highlights for April 24, 2024

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson’s world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

New urine-based test detects high-grade prostate cancer, helping men avoid unnecessary biopsies

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center have developed a new urine-based test that addresses a major problem in prostate cancer: how to separate the slow-growing form of the disease unlikely to cause harm from more aggressive cancer that needs immediate treatment.

Analysis Group Researchers Identify Racial Disparities in Treatment of Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

Researchers from Analysis Group, a global leader in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR), have coauthored the first large-scale study that revealed racial disparities in treatment, survival, and access to care among patients with metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) since the first novel hormonal therapy was approved in 2018.

Sylvester Physician Co-Authors Global Plan to Combat Prostate Cancer

Annual prostate cancer cases worldwide are projected to double by the year 2040, and annual deaths are projected to increase by 85% – mainly among men in low- and middle-income countries. A commissioned report in The Lancet seeks to guide cancer experts worldwide on how to manage this massive influx of prostate cancer patients.