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Patient Selection for Chemotherapy-Based Combination Regimens in Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Author(s):

Fred Saad, CQ, MD, FRCS, FCAHS

Key Takeaways

  • Chemotherapy is often selected for aggressive or advanced-stage cancers requiring rapid tumor reduction.
  • Patients with specific genetic mutations may benefit more from targeted therapies than chemotherapy.
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Video Content above is prompted by the following:

  • For which patients would you choose or avoid a combination that includes chemotherapy?
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