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miRNA Expression Analyses in Prostate Cancer Clinical Tissues
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Remarkable Response to Etoposide and Cisplatin in Aggressive-Variant Prostate Cancer With Low Prostate-Specific
Junichi Ikeda1, Hisanori Taniguchi1, Monta Inoue1
1Urology and Andrology, Kansai Medical University, Hirakata, JPN.
Cureus
|February 5, 2026
Summary
Aggressive-variant prostate cancer (AVPC) can present with low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels. This case highlights successful treatment with chemotherapy and radium-223, improving outcomes for this challenging PC subtype.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Urology
Background:
- Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a key biomarker for prostate cancer (PC) screening.
- Aggressive-variant prostate cancer (AVPC) can exhibit low or non-correlative PSA levels, complicating diagnosis.
- AVPC is characterized by rapid progression, extensive metastasis, and resistance to conventional therapies.
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