My Treatment Approach: Androgen Receptor Inhibitors and the Evolving Treatment Paradigm in Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer - Episode 1

Testing Principes and Benefits of Early Intervention in Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer

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Key opinion leaders examine the principles and advantages of early intervention strategies for patients with castration-sensitive prostate cancer.

  1. Dr. Efstathiou asks Dr. Freedland:Let's start by discussing the importance of early intervention in castration-sensitive prostate cancer (CSPC). What are the potential benefits of treating patients earlier in their disease course?
    1. How does early intervention impact long-term outcomes and quality of life?
    2. What are the risks of delaying systematic treatment?
  2. Dr. Freedland asks Dr. Efstathiou: Discuss the significance of biomarker and genetic testing, as well as imaging, in diagnosis of patients with prostate cancer.
    1. Briefly review guidelines for testing (NCCN Guidelines, Prostate Cancer)
    2. How do these results impact patient management? (eg, prognosis, risk stratification, treatment selection)