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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
Efficacy and Safety of Combination Androgen-Receptor Signaling Inhibitors, Denosumab, and Local Radiotherapy for
Makoto Kawase1, Kota Kawase1, Yuki Tobisawa1
1Department of Urology, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, Gifu, Japan.
This study evaluates a combination therapy for metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer with multiple bone metastases. The treatment shows promising results, with high progression-free survival and significant PSA reduction in patients.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
- Medical Research
Background:
- Metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC) treatment has evolved with combination therapies.
- The efficacy of local radiation therapy (LRT) combined with denosumab chemotherapy is under investigation.
- Prostate cancer with multiple bone metastases (poly-PCa) requires effective treatment strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an interim evaluation of a novel combination therapy for poly-PCa.
- The study assesses androgen receptor signaling inhibitors, denosumab, LRT, and metastasis-directed therapy (MDT).
- The goal is to improve oncological outcomes in patients with poly-PCa.
Main Methods:
- A single-arm prospective study is evaluating enzalutamide, LRT, denosumab, and MDT.
- The study focuses on patients with poly-PCa.
- Primary endpoints include prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based progression-free survival (PFS) and radiographic PFS (rPFS).
Main Results:
- Twenty patients with poly-PCa were enrolled, with a median follow-up of 18.0 months.
- The 1-year PFS rate is 84.4%, and the radiographic PFS (rPFS) rate is 100%.
- 85.0% of patients achieved a ≥90% PSA reduction, and 50.0% maintained PSA levels <0.2 ng/mL.
Conclusions:
- The evaluated treatment strategy is expected to enhance oncological outcomes for poly-PCa patients.
- Interim results suggest significant efficacy in terms of PFS and PSA response.
- A comprehensive report with more patients and longer follow-up is forthcoming.
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