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A Bioluminescent and Fluorescent Orthotopic Syngeneic Murine Model of Androgen-dependent and Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Published on: March 6, 2018
Enzalutamide taken before chemotherapy improved survival for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients. This finding supports expanding enzalutamide
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) is an advanced stage of prostate cancer.
- Treatment options for mCRPC have historically included chemotherapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy of enzalutamide in the pre-chemotherapy setting for mCRPC.
- To assess the impact of early enzalutamide administration on patient survival and disease progression.
Main Methods:
- The study was a phase III clinical trial named PREVAIL.
- Participants included patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Main Results:
- Enzalutamide administration prior to chemotherapy significantly improved overall survival.
- Early enzalutamide treatment demonstrated a slowing of disease progression in mCRPC patients.
Conclusions:
- Administering enzalutamide before chemotherapy is a viable strategy for mCRPC.
- The results support expanding the use of enzalutamide to an earlier treatment setting.
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