Targeted PET imaging shows promise in prostate Ca
June 1st 2015A novel compound used with positron emission tomography imaging can identify foci of prostate cancer not found on biopsy of the prostate pre surgery or on the post-surgery specimen, according to a pilot study presented at the American Association of Cancer Research annual meeting in Philadelphia.
Biomarkers yet to fully justify claimed clinical utility
May 1st 2015Biomarker models to predict disease progression in prostate cancer have a promising future, but at present, they have not fully justified their claimed clinical utilities, according to the authors of an independent review and analysis of the literature.
Allograft wrap helps restore post-RP continence, potency
April 29th 2015Placement of a nerve “wrap” around the neurovascular bundle during nerve-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy appears to accelerate the early restoration of continence and potency following surgery, a recently published study has shown.
Delayed RP does not raise adverse pathology risk
April 6th 2015Men with prostate cancer who meet the criteria for active surveillance and undergo delayed radical prostatectomy after a period of active surveillance do not have a higher risk of adverse pathology compared with men with similar pre-treatment biopsy features who undergo immediate prostatectomy.