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El-Taji O, Taktak S, Jones C, Brown M, Clarke N, Sachdeva A. Cardiovascular Events and Androgen Receptor Signaling Inhibitors in Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JAMA Oncol 2024; 10:874-884. [PMID: 38842801 PMCID: PMC11157448 DOI: 10.1001/jamaoncol.2024.1549] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Importance Cardiovascular (CV) events remain a substantial cause of mortality among men with advanced and metastatic prostate cancer (PCa). The introduction of novel androgen receptor signaling inhibitors (ARSI) has transformed the treatment landscape of PCa in recent years; however, their associated CV toxic effects remains unclear. Objective To assess the incidence of CV events with addition of ARSI to standard of care (SOC) in locally advanced (M0) and metastatic (M1) PCa. Data Sources Systematic searches of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, and ClinicalTrials.gov were performed from inception up to May 2023. Study Selection Randomized clinical trials of ARSI agents (abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide, enzalutamide) that reported CV events among individuals with M0 and M1, hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (HSPC) and castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Data Extraction and Synthesis A systematic review was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidance. Two authors screened and independently evaluated studies eligible for inclusion. Data extraction and bias assessment was subsequently performed. Main Outcomes and Measures A random-effects meta-analysis was performed to estimate risk ratios for the incidence of all grade and grade 3 or higher CV events (primary outcomes), in addition to hypertension, acute coronary syndrome (ACS), cardiac dysrhythmia, CV death, cerebrovascular event, and venous thromboembolism (secondary outcomes). Sources of heterogeneity were explored using meta-regression. Results There were 24 studies (n = 22 166 patients; median age range, 63-77 years; median follow-up time range, 3.9-96 months) eligible for inclusion. ARSI therapy was associated with increased risk of all grade CV event (risk ratio [RR], 1.75; 95% CI, 1.50-2.04; P < .001) and grade 3 or higher CV events (RR, 2.10; 95%, 1.72-2.55; P < .001). ARSI therapy also was associated with increased risk for grade 3 or higher events for hypertension (RR, 2.25; 95% CI, 1.74-2.90; P < .001), ACS (RR, 1.93; 95% CI, 1.43-1.60; P < .01), cardiac dysrhythmia (RR, 1.64; 95% CI, 1.23-2.17; P < .001), cerebrovascular events (RR, 1.86; 95% CI, 1.34-2.59; P < .001) and for CV-related death (RR, 2.02; 95% CI, 1.32-3.10; P = .001). Subgroup analysis demonstrated increased risk of all CV events across the disease spectrum (M0 HSPC: RR, 2.26; 95% CI, 1.36-3.75; P = .002; M1 HSPC: RR, 1.85; 95% CI, 1.47-2.31; P < .001; M0 CRPC: RR, 1.79; 95% CI, 1.13-2.81; P = .01; M1 CRPC: RR, 1.46; 95% CI, 1.16-1.83; P = .001). Conclusions and Relevance This systematic review and meta-analysis found that the addition of ARSIs to traditional ADT was associated with increased risk of CV events across the prostate cancer disease spectrum. These results suggest that patients with prostate cancer should be advised about and monitored for the potential of increased risk of CV events with initiation of ARSI therapy alongside conventional hormonal therapy.
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- Omar El-Taji
- Genito Urinary Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Surgery, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Urology, Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Wirral, United Kingdom
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- Genito Urinary Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Surgery, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Urology, Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Genito Urinary Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Genito Urinary Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Surgery, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Urology, Salford Royal Hospital, Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Genito Urinary Cancer Research Group, Division of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, Manchester, United Kingdom
- Department of Surgery, The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, United Kingdom
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Jochems KFT, Menges D, Sanchez D, de Glas NA, Wildiers H, Eberli D, Puhan MA, Bastiaannet E. Outcomes in studies regarding older patients with prostate cancer: A systematic review. J Geriatr Oncol 2024; 15:101763. [PMID: 38575500 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2024.101763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Revised: 03/24/2024] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Older patients are often deemed ineligible for clinical research, and many frequently-used endpoints and outcome measures are not as relevant for older patients for younger ones. This systematic review aimed to present an overview of outcomes used in clinical research regarding patients over the age of 65 years with prostate cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS PubMed and Embase were systematically searched to identify studies on prostate cancer (treatment) in patients aged ≥65 between 2016 and 2023. Data on title, study design, number of participants and age, stage of disease, treatment, and investigated outcomes were synthesized and descriptively analyzed. RESULTS Sixty-eight studies were included. Of these most included patients over 65 years, while others used a higher age. Overall, 39 articles (57.3%) reported on survival-related outcomes, 22 (32.4%) reported on progression of disease and 38 (55.9%) used toxicity or adverse events as an outcome measure. Health-related quality of life and functional outcomes were investigated in 29.4%, and cognition in two studies. The most frequently investigated survival-related outcomes were overall and cancer-specific survival (51.3%); however, 38.5% only studied overall survival. DISCUSSION The main focus of studies included in this review remains survival and disease progression. There is limited attention for health-related quality of life and functional status, although older patients often prioritize the latter. Future research should incorporate outcome measures tailored to the aged population to improve care for older patients with prostate cancer.
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- Kim F T Jochems
- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland; Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Oncology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Oncology, University Hospital Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Urology, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Grisay G, Turco F, Litiere S, Fournier B, Patrikidou A, Gallardo E, McDermott R, Alanya A, Gillessen S, Tombal B. EORTC 2238 "De-Escalate": a pragmatic trial to revisit intermittent androgen deprivation therapy in the era of new androgen receptor pathway inhibitors. Front Oncol 2024; 14:1391825. [PMID: 38779087 PMCID: PMC11109389 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2024.1391825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The landscape of treating metastatic prostate cancer has evolved with the addition of Androgen Receptor pathway inhibitor (ARPI) to Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT), significantly improving survival rates. However, prolonged use of these therapies introduces notable side effects, prompting a need to revisit intermittent treatment duration. The EORTC 2238 De-Escalate trial is a pragmatic trial seeking to reassess the role of intermittent therapy in patients undergoing maximal androgen blockade (MAB) for metastatic hormone naïve prostate cancer (mHNPC), i.e., the combination of ADT with an ARPI, with the aims of reducing side effects, enhancing Quality of Life (QoL) and optimizing resource usage, while maintaining oncological benefits.
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- Guillaume Grisay
- Department of Medical Oncology, Centres Hospitaliers Universitaires HELORA, La Louvière, Belgium
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
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- Statistics Department, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), Brussels, Belgium
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- Medical Department, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), Brussels, Belgium
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- Genito-Urinary Oncology Group and Early Drug Development (DITEP), Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Oncology, Parc Taulí Hospital Universitari, Institut d’Investigació i Innovació Parc Taulí (I3PT-CERCA), Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Sabadell, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, St Vincents University Hospital and Cancer Trials, Dublin, Ireland
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- Quality of Life Department, European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), Brussels, Belgium
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- Oncology Institute of Southern Switzerland, Ente Ospedaliero Cantonale, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Università della Svizzera Italiana, Lugano, Switzerland
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- Division of Urology, Cliniques Universitaires Saint Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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Orji R, Morgans A, Jahangir E, Markson F, Ilelaboye A, Tan A, Okwuosa TM. Androgen Deprivation Therapy/Androgen Receptor Signaling Inhibitor Treatments for Prostate Cancer: Pathophysiology and Review of Effects on Cardiovascular Disease. South Med J 2024; 117:245-253. [PMID: 38701845 DOI: 10.14423/smj.0000000000001687] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Androgen deprivation therapy is the cornerstone of systemic management for prostate cancer but is associated with multiple adverse effects that must be considered during treatment. These effects occur because of the profound hypogonadism that is induced from lack of testosterone or due to the medications used in the treatment or in combination with androgen receptor signaling inhibitors. This article critically reviews the associations between androgen deprivation therapy, androgen receptor signaling inhibitors, and cardiovascular complications such as prolonged QT interval, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, venous thromboembolism, and peripheral arterial occlusive disease. These unfavorable outcomes reinforce the need for regular cardiovascular screening of patients undergoing androgen deprivation for the management of prostate cancer.
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- Lank Center for Genitourinary Oncology, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Cardio-Oncology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lincoln Medical Center, Bronx, New York
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Division of Hematology-Oncology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Section of Cardio-Oncology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Wu C, Zhu H, Zhang Y, Ding L, Wang J. Interference with mitochondrial metabolism could serve as a potential therapeutic strategy for advanced prostate cancer. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0290753. [PMID: 38598542 PMCID: PMC11006138 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290753] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Metabolic reprogramming has been defined as a hallmark of malignancies. Prior studies have focused on the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) of POLG2 gene, which is reportedly responsible for encoding mitochondrial DNA genes and is implicated in the material and energy metabolism of tumor cells, whereas its function in prostate cancer has been elusive. Gene expression profile matrix and clinical information were downloaded from TCGA (The Cancer Genome Atlas) data portal, and GSE3325 and GSE8511 were retrieved from GEO (Gene Expression Omnibus) database. We conducted analysis of the relative expression of POLG2, clinical characterization, survival analysis, GO / KEGG and GSEA (Gene Set Enrichment Analysis) enrichment analysis in R and employed STRING portal to acquaint ourselves with the protein-protein interaction (PPI). IHC (Immunohistochemical) profiles of POLG2 protein between normal and cancerous tissues were consulted via HPA (Human protein atlas) database and the immunohistochemical POLG2 were verified between para-cancerous and cancerous tissues in tissue array. At the cellular level, Mitochondrial dysfunction assay, DNA synthesis test, wound healing assay, and invasion assay were implemented to further validate the phenotype of POLG2 knockdown in PCa cell lines. RT-qPCR and western blotting were routinely adopted to verify variations of molecular expression within epithelial mesenchymal transition (EMT). Results showed that POLG2 was over-expressed in most cancer types, and the over-expression of POLG2 was correlated with PCa progression and suggested poor OS (Overall Survival) and PFI (Progress Free Interval). Multivariate analysis showed that POLG2 might be an independent prognostic factor of prostate cancer. We also performed GO/KEGG, GSEA analysis, co-expression genes, and PPI, and observed the metabolism-related gene alterations in PCa. Furthermore, we verified that POLG2 knockdown had an inhibitory effect on mitochondrial function, proliferation, cell motility, and invasion, we affirmed POLG2 could affect the prognosis of advanced prostate cancer via EMT. In summary, our findings indicate that over-expressed POLG2 renders poor prognosis in advanced prostate cancer. This disadvantageous factor can serve as a potential indicator, making it possible to target mitochondrial metabolism to treat advanced prostate cancer.
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- Chuang Wu
- Department of Urology, Jiangsu Province Geriatric Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Riekhof F, Yan Y, Bennett CL, Sanfilippo KM, Carson KR, Chang SH, Georgantopoulos P, Luo S, Govindan S, Cheranda N, Afzal A, Schoen MW. Hospitalizations Among Veterans Treated for Metastatic Prostate Cancer With Abiraterone or Enzalutamide. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2024; 22:18-26.e3. [PMID: 37495480 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2023.07.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/13/2023] [Revised: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/06/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023]
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BACKGROUND Abiraterone and enzalutamide are second generation androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs) used to treat advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. Without head-to-head comparative studies identifying 1 agent as preferred initial therapy, physician preferences guide initial ARPI choice. This study compares hospitalizations among patients treated initially with abiraterone versus enzalutamide. PATIENTS AND METHODS United States veterans treated with abiraterone or enzalutamide between May 13, 2011 and December 31, 2019; then compared hospitalization rate during first treatment with ARPI in the Veterans Healthcare Administration. Baseline incidence rate of hospitalization was determined from data 1 year prior to ARPI. Incidence Rate Difference (IRD) was calculated using χ2 test and difference in IRD using Poisson Regression. RESULTS 19,775 veterans were identified; 13,527 (68.4%) were initially treated with abiraterone and 6248 (31.6%) initially with enzalutamide. The enzalutamide cohort was older (75.8 vs. 74.5 years, P < .001) and had higher baseline comorbidities at ARPI initiation (4.4 vs. 4.0, P < .001). Patients were treated with enzalutamide longer than abiraterone (median 9.0 vs. 8.0 months, P < .001). Total hospitalizations increased from 465 per 1000 person-years in the year prior to treatment with abiraterone to 567 during treatment. Total hospitalizations increased from 417 per 1000 person-years in the year prior to treatment with enzalutamide to 430 during treatment. Total rate of hospitalization increased 22% for abiraterone compared to a 3% increase for enzalutamide in the 12 months after ARPI initiation (P < .0001). Abiraterone was associated with greater increase in rates of acute heart failure, atrial fibrillation, acute kidney injury, urinary tract infections, sepsis, and pneumonia. CONCLUSION By comparing the rate of hospitalization before vs. during treatment, real world analyses identified a 22% versus 3% increase in hospitalizations with abiraterone compared to enzalutamide respectively, despite being used in a younger population with less comorbid disease. Abiraterone was also associated with higher risk of infections, a novel finding.
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- Forest Riekhof
- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences (CPOS), College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy and Outcomes Sciences (CPOS), College of Pharmacy, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO; Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO.
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Schoen MW, Carson KR, Eisen SA, Bennett CL, Luo S, Reimers MA, Knoche EM, Whitmer AL, Yan Y, Drake BF, Sanfilippo KM. Survival of veterans treated with enzalutamide and abiraterone for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer based on comorbid diseases. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 2023; 26:743-750. [PMID: 36104504 PMCID: PMC10638085 DOI: 10.1038/s41391-022-00588-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2022] [Revised: 08/03/2022] [Accepted: 08/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Comorbid diseases influence patient outcomes, yet little is known about how comorbidities interact with treatments for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). No head-to-head trials have compared the efficacy of abiraterone and enzalutamide - oral androgen-receptor targeted agents (ARTAs) for mCRPC. In patients with comorbid disease, outcomes with ARTAs may differ due to disparate mechanisms of action, adverse events, and drug interactions. METHODS Retrospective observational study of US veterans initiating treatment for mCRPC with abiraterone or enzalutamide between September 2014 and June 2017. Treatment duration and overall survival (OS) was compared based on age and comorbid diseases. The association between ARTA and OS was assessed using Cox proportional hazards and propensity-score matched modeling while adjusting for potential confounders. Sensitivity analyses were performed based on patient age, comorbidities, and subsequent treatments for mCRPC. RESULTS Of 5822 veterans treated for mCRPC, 43.0% initially received enzalutamide and 57.0% abiraterone. Veterans initially treated with enzalutamide versus abiraterone were older (mean 75.8 vs. 75.0 years) with higher mean Charlson comorbidity index (4.4 vs. 4.1), and higher rates of cardiovascular disease or diabetes (74.2% vs. 70.6%). In the entire population, veterans initially treated with enzalutamide had longer median OS compared to those initially treated with abiraterone (24.2 vs. 22.1 months, p = 0.001). In veterans with cardiovascular disease or diabetes, median treatment duration with enzalutamide was longer (11.4 vs. 8.6 months, p < 0.001) with longer median OS compared to abiraterone (23.2 vs. 20.5 months, p < 0.001). In a propensity score matched cohort, enzalutamide was associated with decreased mortality compared to abiraterone (HR 0.90, 95% CI 0.84-0.96). CONCLUSIONS Veterans with cardiovascular disease or diabetes had longer treatment duration and OS with enzalutamide compared to abiraterone. Further study of ARTA selection may benefit men with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer and likely hormone sensitive prostate cancer, especially among patients with comorbid diseases.
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- Martin W Schoen
- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
- Department of Internal Medicine, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA
- Department of Medicine, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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Mitsogianni M, Papatsoris A, Bala VM, Issa H, Moussa M, Mitsogiannis I. An overview of hormonal directed pharmacotherapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Expert Opin Pharmacother 2023; 24:1765-1774. [PMID: 37545430 DOI: 10.1080/14656566.2023.2244415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/08/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Prostate cancer is the most common malignancy in the male. Androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) has been the mainstay in the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer however, due to the outgrowth of castration-resistant cell population the disease inevitably progresses to an aggressive, difficult to handle stage. AREAS COVERED We have reviewed the literature regarding hormonal-directed therapy prostate cancer. New agents, namely abiraterone acetate, combined with prednisone, and next generation antiandrogens (enzalutamide, apalutamide and darolutamide) have shown considerable efficacy, not only in patients with metastatic but also in those with non-metastatic disease, either castration resistant (CRPC) or hormone sensitive (HSPC). EXPERT OPINION The addition of abiraterone and of the second-generation antiandrogens to our therapeutic armamentarium has improved prognosis ofprostate cancer in the last decade. Abiraterone is a viable option in patients with metastatic disease (hormone-sensitive and castration-resistant), whereas all next-generation antiandrogens have demonstrated efficacy in terms of metastasis-free and overall survival in non-metastatic CRPC. In addition, enzalutamide has also been found efficacious in mCRPC and mHSPC, while apalutamide in mHSPC. Currently there are no reliable data to indicate a potential superiority of one of these agents over the others in CRPC or HSPC as there are no relevant head to head studies . Sequencing hormone treatment modalities, chemotherapies and immunotherapies have not reached a consensus as yet. Randomized controlled trials are warranted to clearly define the role of novel antiandrogens in the treatment of prostate cancer. The choice of treatment should be individualized following discussion with the patient .
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- 2nd Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Sismanoglio Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- 2nd Department of Medical Oncology, General Oncology Hospital of Kifissia 'Agioi Anargyroi', Athens, Greece
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- Department of Urology, Al Zahraa Hospital, University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- Department of Urology, Al Zahraa Hospital, University Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon
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- 2nd Department of Urology, School of Medicine, Sismanoglio Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Deol ES, Sanfilippo KM, Luo S, Fiala MA, Wildes T, Mian H, Schoen MW. Frailty and survival among veterans treated with abiraterone or enzalutamide for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. J Geriatr Oncol 2023; 14:101520. [PMID: 37263065 DOI: 10.1016/j.jgo.2023.101520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2023] [Revised: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Abiraterone and enzalutamide are treatments for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Due to a lack of head-to-head trials, they are prescribed interchangeably. However, the drugs have different pharmacokinetics and thus may have differing efficacy and adverse effects influenced by patient functional status and comorbid diseases. Additionally, mCRPC mainly affects older adults and since the prevalence of frailty increases with age, frailty is an important patient factor to consider in personalizing drug selection. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective observational study of US veterans treated with abiraterone or enzalutamide for mCRPC from September 2014 to June 2017. Frailty was assessed using the Veterans Affairs Frailty Index (VA-FI), which utilizes administrative codes to assign a standardized frailty score. Patients were categorized as frail if VA-FI scores were > 0.2. The primary outcome was difference in overall survival (OS) between the two treatment groups. Cox regression modeling and propensity score matching was used to compare between abiraterone and enzalutamide treatments. RESULTS We identified 5,822 veterans, 57% of whom were initially treated with abiraterone and 43% with enzalutamide. Frail patients (n = 2,314; 39.7%) were older, with a mean age of 76.1 versus 74.9 years in the non-frail group (n = 3,508; 60.3%, p < 0.001) and had shorter OS compared to non-frail patients regardless of treatment group (18.5 vs. 26.6 months, p < 0.001). Among non-frail patients there was no significant difference in OS between abiraterone and enzalutamide treatment (27.7 vs 26.1 months, p = 0.07). However, frail patients treated with enzalutamide versus abiraterone had improved OS (20.7 vs 17.2 months, p < 0.001). In a propensity score matched analysis of frail patients (n = 2,070), enzalutamide was associated with greater median OS (24.1 vs 20.9 months, p < 0.001). In patients with dementia, enzalutamide was associated with longer OS (19.4 vs. 16.6 months, p = 0.003). DISCUSSION In this study of 5822 US veterans with mCRPC, treatment with enzalutamide was associated with improved OS compared to abiraterone among frail veterans and veterans with dementia, but not among non-frail veterans. Future studies should evaluate interactions between frailty and cancer treatments to optimize selection of therapy among frail adults.
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- Ekamjit S Deol
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA; Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA
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- University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, NE, USA
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- McMaster University School of Medicine, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, USA; Saint Louis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Saint Louis, MO, USA.
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Liu M, Yan J, Le K, Li Y, Xing N, Li G. Abiraterone acetate and prednisone in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a real-world retrospective study in China. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2023; 14:1158949. [PMID: 37251681 PMCID: PMC10213513 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2023.1158949] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Background This research work was aimed at evaluating the incidence and risk factors of adverse events (AEs) occurring in patients treated with abiraterone acetate (AA) and prednisone (PDN) outside clinical trials. These associations were assessed regarding the survival outcomes. Methods The study included 191 patients aged ≥18 years of confirmed metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) between March 2017 and April 2022. AE incidences were descriptively summarized from the whole cohort. Baseline characteristics, safety (treatment-emergent AEs and severe AEs), and efficacy [progression-free survival (PFS)] were analyzed. Multi-variable Cox proportional hazards models were employed to assess the factors linked with PFS. Results Overall, the median PFS was 17.16 months (range, 0.5-57.58). Patient baseline prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≧̸10 ng/ml (p = 0.000), multiple organ metastasis (p = 0.007), hypertension (p = 0.004), and coronary heart disease (p = 0.004) were associated with worse PFS; however, radiotherapy (p = 0.028) was linked to better PFS at univariate analysis in the overall cohort. Baseline multiple organ metastasis, hypertension, and radiotherapy remained statistically significant in multivariable models (p = 0.007, p= 0.005, and p = 0.011, respectively).Incidence of AEs showed increased bilirubin (BIL) (55/191 patients, 28.8%) followed by increased alanine aminotransferase/aspartate aminotransferase (ALT/AST) (48/191 patients, 25.09%). The most common grade 3 AEs were increased ALT (3/191, 1.57%) followed by elevated BIL, hypercholesterolemia, and hypokalemia. Anemia had shorter PFS. There were no unexpected AEs in any patient. Conclusion AA is effective and tolerated in asymptomatic or slightly symptomatic mCRPC in "real-life" setting. The survival outcomes are influenced by multiple organ metastasis, hypertension, and radiotherapy.
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- Min Liu
- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Urology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pharmacy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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Fradin J, Kim FJ, Lu-Yao GL, Storozynsky E, Kelly WK. Review of Cardiovascular Risk of Androgen Deprivation Therapy and the Influence of Race in Men with Prostate Cancer. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:2316. [PMID: 37190244 PMCID: PMC10136828 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15082316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/17/2023] Open
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Androgen deprivation therapy is the cornerstone of prostate cancer therapy. Recent studies have revealed an association between androgen deprivation therapy and cardiovascular adverse effects such as myocardial infarction and stroke. This review summarizes the available research on the cardiovascular risk of men using androgen deprivation therapy. We also discuss racial disparities surrounding both prostate cancer and cardiovascular disease, emphasizing the importance of biological/molecular and socioeconomic factors in assessing baseline risk in patients beginning androgen ablation. Based on the literature, we provide recommendations for monitoring patients who are at high risk for a cardiovascular adverse event while being treated on androgen deprivation therapy. This review aims to present the current research on androgen deprivation therapy and cardiovascular toxicity with an emphasis on racial disparities and provides a framework for clinicians to decrease the cardiovascular morbidity in men that are being treated with hormone therapy.
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- James Fradin
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Cancer Biology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
- Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Jefferson Heart Institute, Department of Medicine, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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- Department of Medical Oncology and Urology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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Conover MM, Weaver J, Fan B, Leitz G, Richarz U, Li Q, Gifkins D. Cardiovascular outcomes among patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer: A comparative safety study using US administrative claims data. Prostate 2023; 83:729-739. [PMID: 36879362 DOI: 10.1002/pros.24510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2021] [Revised: 05/23/2022] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cardiovascular conditions are the most prevalent comorbidity among patients with prostate cancer, regardless of treatment. Additionally, cardiovascular risk has been shown to increase following exposure to certain treatments for advanced prostate cancer. There is conflicting evidence on risk of overall and specific cardiovascular outcomes among men treated for metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). We, therefore, sought to compare incidence of serious cardiovascular events among CRPC patients treated with abiraterone acetate plus predniso(lo)ne (AAP) and enzalutamide (ENZ), the two most widely used CRPC therapies. METHODS Using US administrative claims data, we selected CRPC patients newly exposed to either treatment after August 31, 2012, with prior androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). We assessed incidence of hospitalization for heart failure (HHF), ischemic stroke, and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) during the period 30-days after AAP or ENZ initiation to discontinuation, outcome occurrence, death, or disenrollment. We matched treatment groups on propensity-scores (PSs) to control for observed confounding to estimate the average treatment effect among the treated (AAP) using conditional Cox proportional hazards models. To account for residual bias, we calibrated our estimates against a distribution of effect estimates from 124 negative-control outcomes. RESULTS The HHF analysis included 2322 (45.1%) AAP initiators and 2827 (54.9%) ENZ initiators. In this analysis, the median follow-up times among AAP and ENZ initiators (after PS matching) were 144 and 122 days, respectively. The empirically calibrated hazard ratio (HR) estimate for HHF was 2.56 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.32, 4.94). Corresponding HRs for AMI and ischemic stroke were 1.94 (95% CI: 0.90, 4.18) and 1.25 (95% CI: 0.54, 2.85), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Our study sought to quantify risk of HHF, AMI and ischemic stroke among CRPC patients initiating AAP relative to ENZ within a national administrative claims database. Increased risk for HHF among AAP compared to ENZ users was observed. The difference in myocardial infarction did not attain statistical significance after controlling for residual bias, and no differences were noted in ischemic stroke between the two treatments. These findings confirm labeled warnings and precautions for AAP for HHF and contribute to the comparative real-world evidence on AAP relative to ENZ.
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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- Janssen Research & Development, Titusville, New Jersey, USA
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Borque-Fernando A, Calleja-Hernández MA, Cózar-Olmo JM, Gómez-Iturriaga A, Pérez-Fentes DA, Puente-Vázquez J, Rodrigo-Aliaga M, Unda M, Álvarez-Ossorio JL. A multidisciplinary consensus statement on the optimal pharmacological treatment for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. Actas Urol Esp 2023; 47:111-126. [PMID: 36720305 DOI: 10.1016/j.acuroe.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
Abstract
Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is the mainstay treatment for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC). The addition of docetaxel or new hormone therapies (abiraterone, apalutamide, or enzalutamide) improves overall survival and is currently the standard of care. However, the decision on the specific regimen to accompany ADT should be discussed with the patient, considering factors such as possible associated toxicities, duration of treatment, comorbidities, patient preferences, as there is no sufficient evidence to recommend one regimen over the other in most cases. This paper summarizes the evidence on the management of mHSPC and provides consensus recommendations on the optimal treatment in combination with ADT in mHSPC patients, with special attention to the patient's clinical profile.
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- A Borque-Fernando
- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Miguel Servet, Zaragoza, Spain, IIS-Aragón, Spain.
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Virgen de las Nieves, Granada, Spain
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- Servicio de Oncología Radioterápica, Hospital Universitario Cruces, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Insitute, Barakaldo, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
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- Servicio de Oncología Médica, Hospital Clínico Universitario San Carlos, Madrid, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital General Universitario de Castellón, Castellón. Spain
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- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Universitario Basurto, Bilbao, Bizkaia, Spain
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- Servicio de Urología Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar., Presidente de la Asociación Española de Urología, Cádiz, Spain
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Mir N, Burke O, Yates S, Rajasekaran T, Chan J, Szmulewitz R, Kanesvaran R. Androgen receptor pathway inhibitors, prostate cancer, and older adults: a global Young International Society of Geriatric Oncology drug review. Ther Adv Med Oncol 2023; 15:17588359221149887. [PMID: 36743522 PMCID: PMC9893362 DOI: 10.1177/17588359221149887] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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Prostate cancer is a disease of older adults that has undergone a significant therapeutic paradigm shift in the last decade with the emergence of novel androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPis). One of the more commonly used ARPis is enzalutamide. This drug, along with darolutamide and apalutamide, initially received approvals in the metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer setting but is now utilized frequently in the metastatic castrate-sensitive and non-metastatic castration-resistant settings. Landmark phase III data illustrating ARPi efficacy in older adults are limited to those with excellent performance status. However, its role in unfit older prostate cancer patients remains to be explored in the context of a narrative review. This first-of-its-kind drug review aims to shed light on the most up-to-date evidence behind the unique toxicity profile of ARPis in the context of geriatric vulnerabilities such as cognitive and functional impairment, along with potential solutions and supporting evidence that exists to circumvent these issues in the vulnerable older adult.
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- Nabiel Mir
- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, 5841 S Maryland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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- Section of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, The University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore, Singapore
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Consenso multidisciplinar sobre idoneidad farmacológica en cáncer de próstata hormono-sensible metastásico. Actas Urol Esp 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.acuro.2022.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Shah YB, Shaver AL, Beiriger J, Mehta S, Nikita N, Kelly WK, Freedland SJ, Lu-Yao G. Outcomes Following Abiraterone versus Enzalutamide for Prostate Cancer: A Scoping Review. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14153773. [PMID: 35954437 PMCID: PMC9367458 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14153773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2022] [Revised: 07/29/2022] [Accepted: 07/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Abiraterone acetate (AA) and enzalutamide (ENZ) are commonly used for metastatic prostate cancer. It is unclear how their outcomes and toxicities vary with patient-specific factors because clinical trials typically exclude patients with significant comorbidities. This study aims to fill this knowledge gap and facilitate informed treatment decision making. A registered protocol utilizing PRISMA scoping review methodology was utilized to identify real-world studies. Of 433 non-duplicated publications, 23 were selected by three independent reviewers. ENZ offered a faster and more frequent biochemical response (30-50% vs. 70-75%), slowed progression (HR 0.66; 95% CI 0.50-0.88), and improved overall survival versus AA. ENZ was associated with more fatigue and neurological adverse effects. Conversely, AA increased risk of cardiovascular- (HR 1.82; 95% CI 1.09-3.05) and heart failure-related (HR 2.88; 95% CI 1.09-7.63) hospitalizations. Ultimately, AA was associated with increased length of hospital stay, emergency department visits, and hospitalizations (HR 1.26; 95% CI 1.04-1.53). Accordingly, total costs were higher for AA, although pharmacy costs alone were higher for ENZ. Existing data suggest that AA and ENZ have important differences in outcomes including toxicities, response, disease progression, and survival. Additionally, adherence, healthcare utilization, and costs differ. Further investigation is warranted to inform treatment decisions which optimize patient outcomes.
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- Yash B. Shah
- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (Y.B.S.); (J.B.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.L.S.); (N.N.); (W.K.K.)
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (Y.B.S.); (J.B.); (S.M.)
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (Y.B.S.); (J.B.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.L.S.); (N.N.); (W.K.K.)
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.L.S.); (N.N.); (W.K.K.)
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- Department of Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA;
- Section of Urology, Durham VA Medical Center, Durham, NC 27705, USA
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- Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (Y.B.S.); (J.B.); (S.M.)
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA; (A.L.S.); (N.N.); (W.K.K.)
- Jefferson College of Population Health, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +1-215-503-1195
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Kwon DH, Paciorek A, Zhang L, Borno HT, Bucknor M, Small EJ, Aggarwal RR. Skeletal-related events after abiraterone or enzalutamide in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: A population-based study using the SEER-Medicare linked dataset. Urol Oncol 2022; 40:379.e17-379.e24. [DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2022.05.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2022] [Revised: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/27/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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von Amsberg G, Thiele H, Merseburger A. [Cardiovascular side effects in patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy: superiority of gonadotropin-releasing hormone antagonists? An update]. Urologe A 2021; 60:1450-1457. [PMID: 34213627 PMCID: PMC8568757 DOI: 10.1007/s00120-021-01583-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) plays a crucial role in treatment of advanced prostate cancer (PCa). The additional application of new drugs results in prolonged overall survival, both in the hormone sensitive and castration resistant state. Consequently, the long-term use of ADT moves potential side effects into the focus of interest. In this context special consideration must be given to cardiovascular events. OBJECTIVES Review of current evidence on potential differences regarding the cardiovascular risk profile of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists compared to GnRH antagonists. METHODS Narrative review based on an expert consensus supported by a literature search in PubMed (MEDLINE) and the abstract databases of ASCO and ESMO was conducted for publications published between January 2015 and January 2021. Significant meta-analyses, randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and real-world data (RWD) revealing relevant results for clinical practice were taken into account. Selection of studies was performed based on the clinical relevance for everyday practice. RESULTS The search yielded three relevant meta-analyses, two prospective RCTs as well as three RWD publications that are of importance for clinical practice. Overall, a decreased incidence of cardiovascular events was reported for GnRH antagonists compared to GnRH agonists. Only one RWD publication described comparable rates of complications for both drug classes. CONCLUSION GnRH antagonists have a lower risk of treatment related cardiovascular events compared to GnRH agonists. Risks should be minimized by taking known cardiovascular risk factors into account before initiating therapy.
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- Gunhild von Amsberg
- II. medizinische Klinik, Onkologisches Zentrum und Martini-Klinik, Universitätsklinik Hamburg-Eppendorf, Martinistr. 52, 20246, Hamburg, Deutschland.
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- Herzzentrum Leipzig, Universitätsklinik für Kardiologie, Leipzig, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Urologie, Universitätsklinikum Schleswig-Holstein, Lübeck, Deutschland
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Serrano Domingo JJ, Alonso Gordoa T, Lorca Álvaro J, Molina-Cerrillo J, Barquín García A, Martínez Sáez O, Burgos Revilla J, Carrato A, Álvarez Rodríguez S. The effect of medical and urologic disorders on the survival of patients with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer treated with abiraterone or enzalutamide. Ther Adv Urol 2021; 13:17562872211043341. [PMID: 34552666 PMCID: PMC8451255 DOI: 10.1177/17562872211043341] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 08/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: Androgenic deprivation therapies have been linked to the development of metabolic syndrome (MS) and cardiovascular diseases, which may lead to a poorer survival in patients with metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC). We aimed to analyze whether some cardiovascular or neurological disorders, together with other medical and urological complications, may have an effect on survival outcomes, at baseline and during treatment from patients treated with androgen pathway inhibitors (API). Material and Methods: A retrospective study of a consecutive series of patients diagnosed with mCRPC between 2010 and 2018 treated with API in the first line setting in a single center. Results: Seventy-three patients met the inclusion criteria. Baseline prognostic factors associated with worse survival were diabetes mellitus (DM) with insulin needs compared to patients without DM [hazard ratio (HR) = 0.19, p = 0.025], hypertension (HTN) (HR = 0.46, p = 0.035), and a history of stroke (HR = 0.16, p < 0.001). However, previous history of hypercholesterolemia, arrythmias, and cognitive disorders did not result in a significant worsening on survival. During treatment, patients who developed de novo HTN had the best progression free survival (PFS) (HR = 0.38, p = 0.048) and overall survival (OS) (HR 0.08, p = 0.012) compared with patients with previous HTN. Other factors related to worse outcomes included the presence of heart failure (HR = 0.31, p = 0.001), the requirement for major opioids for pain relief (HR = 0.33, p = 0.023), and the presence of bilateral ureterohydronephrosis (HR = 0.12, p = 0.008). Conclusions: Some comorbidities may be strongly involved in patient outcomes when receiving API for mCRPC. In this sense, collaborative networking between specialists and caregivers treating prostate cancer (PC) patients should be recommended, focusing on MS features, cardiovascular and neurological disorders in order to anticipate medical and surgical complications.
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- Medical Oncology Department, University Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Ctra. Colmenar km9100, Madrid, 28034, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Centro Integral Oncológico Clara Campal, Hospitales Madrid, Madrid, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, Hospital Clinic I Provincial, Barcelona, Spain
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- Medical Oncology Department, University Hospital Ramon y Cajal, Madrid, Spain
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Hu J, Aprikian AG, Vanhuyse M, Dragomir A. Comparative Cardiovascular Safety of Novel Hormonal Agents in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer Using Real-World Data. Clin Genitourin Cancer 2021; 20:17-24. [PMID: 34706850 DOI: 10.1016/j.clgc.2021.08.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Revised: 08/30/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Novel hormonal agents (NHAs) such as abiraterone acetate (ABI) and enzalutamide (ENZ) are frequently used in metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Despite their overall tolerable risk profile, certain signals of cardiovascular toxicity were reported for these agents in clinical trials but little is known about their incidence in clinical practice. The objective was to assess the comparative cardiovascular safety of ABI and ENZ in patients with mCRPC in the real-world. METHODS A retrospective population-based cohort was extracted from Quebec public healthcare administrative databases. First-time NHA users between 2011 and 2016 were selected. The primary outcome of interest was cardiovascular-related hospitalization (composite outcome that included acute coronary syndrome, cerebrovascular stroke, heart failure, arrhythmia and others). Inverse probability of treatment weighting (IPTW) with the propensity score was used to adjust for measured baseline characteristics including pre-existing cardiovascular disease. RESULTS The cohort comprises 2,183 patients, with 1,773 (81.2%) in the ABI group and 410 (18.8%) in the ENZ group. Crude incidence rates of cardiovascular-related hospitalization were of 9.8 events per 100 person-years (PYs) and of 7.1 events per 100 PYs for the ABI and ENZ groups, respectively. The ABI group was at greater risk of cardiovascular-related hospitalization compared to the ENZ group (IPTW-hazard ratio (HR) 1.82; 95% confidence interval (95%CI) 1.09-3.05). The risk of hospitalization for heart failure was greater in ABI (IPTW-HR 2.88; 95%CI 1.09-7.63). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that ABI users may be at greater risk of cardiovascular-related hospitalization compared to ENZ users, in particular for heart failure. These results provide clinicians with additional insight on the cardiovascular risks of mCRPC patients treated with NHAs in the real-world and further large studies are required to corroborate these findings.
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- Jason Hu
- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Division of Urology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Oncology, McGill University, Montreal, Canada; Division of Medical Oncology, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Canada.
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Saad F, Hamilou Z, Lattouf JB. A drug safety evaluation of enzalutamide to treat advanced prostate cancer. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2021; 20:741-749. [PMID: 34114527 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2021.1919620] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Prostate cancer (PC) is the most common cancer in North American men. Advanced PC is incurable. The androgen receptor antagonist enzalutamide is used to manage advanced PC, often over a period of months or years; it is therefore important to evaluate the safety profile of enzalutamide. AREAS COVERED This literature review presents safety data from pivotal trials and real-world data studies of enzalutamide in patients with advanced PC, including metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC), nonmetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC), and metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). A large body of evidence supports the maintenance or improvement in the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) afforded by enzalutamide treatment in patients with mHSPC, nmCRPC, or chemotherapy-naïve mCRPC, as well as improvement in the HRQoL in patients with later-stage symptomatic mCRPC. Efficacy data from clinical trials are also briefly discussed. EXPERT OPINION We aim to provide clinicians with a better understanding of how to properly interpret enzalutamide clinical trial safety data. This knowledge may help clinicians guide their patients with PC to achieve optimal clinical benefit from enzalutamide therapy, and to properly manage their patients to mitigate any potential risk.
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- Fred Saad
- Department of Surgery/Urology, University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Medicine/Medical Oncology, University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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- Department of Surgery/Urology, University of Montreal Hospital Center (CHUM), Montreal, Canada
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All-Cause Mortality Risk in National Prostate Cancer Cohort: An Impact of Population-Based Prostate Cancer Screening. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10112459. [PMID: 34206127 PMCID: PMC8199572 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10112459] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/17/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The aim of this study is to evaluate all-cause mortality risk differences before and during prostate cancer screening, with a profound focus on the differences between screened and not-screened patient groups. Prostate cancer cases diagnosed between 1998 and 2016 were identified from the population-based Lithuanian Cancer Registry and linked with screening status in the National Health Insurance Fund database. The analysis was stratified by a period of diagnosis and screening status. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) were used to assess all-cause and cause-specific mortality risk. The SMRs were calculated by dividing the observed number of deaths among prostate cancer patients by the expected number of deaths from the general population. All-cause SMR (1.45 (95% CI 1.42-1.48)) in the pre-screening period was higher compared to the screening period (SMR = 1.17 (95% CI 1.15-1.19)). An increased all-cause mortality risk among prostate cancer patients was observed in the not-screened patient population (SMR = 1.76 (95% CI 1.71-1.82)), while all-cause mortality risk in the screened patient population was similar to the general population (SMR = 1.00 (95% CI 0.97-1.02)). Screened patients with localized stage of disease had lower all-cause mortality risk than the general population (SMR = 0.72 (95% CI 0.70-0.75)). In conclusion, men with prostate cancer in Lithuania had excess all-cause mortality risk compared to the general population. The all-cause mortality risk among screened patients was not higher than expected.
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Okwuosa TM, Morgans A, Rhee JW, Reding KW, Maliski S, Plana JC, Volgman AS, Moseley KF, Porter CB, Ismail-Khan R. Impact of Hormonal Therapies for Treatment of Hormone-Dependent Cancers (Breast and Prostate) on the Cardiovascular System: Effects and Modifications: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. CIRCULATION-GENOMIC AND PRECISION MEDICINE 2021; 14:e000082. [PMID: 33896190 DOI: 10.1161/hcg.0000000000000082] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the leading causes of death in the United States, and hormone-dependent cancers (breast and prostate cancer) are the most common noncutaneous malignancies in women and men, respectively. The hormonal (endocrine-related) therapies that serve as a backbone for treatment of both cancers improve survival but also increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality among survivors. This consensus statement describes the risks associated with specific hormonal therapies used to treat breast and prostate cancer and provides an evidence-based approach to prevent and detect adverse cardiovascular outcomes. Areas of uncertainty are highlighted, including the cardiovascular effects of different durations of hormonal therapy, the cardiovascular risks associated with combinations of newer generations of more intensive hormonal treatments, and the specific cardiovascular risks that affect individuals of various races/ethnicities. Finally, there is an emphasis on the use of a multidisciplinary approach to the implementation of lifestyle and pharmacological strategies for management and risk reduction both during and after active treatment.
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Wilk M, Waśko-Grabowska A, Skoneczna I, Szmit S. Angiotensin System Inhibitors May Improve Outcomes of Patients With Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer During Abiraterone Acetate Treatment-A Cardio-Oncology Study. Front Oncol 2021; 11:664741. [PMID: 33869068 PMCID: PMC8047632 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2021.664741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/11/2021] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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Background Abiraterone acetate (ABI) therapy improves overall survival in metastatic prostate cancer (PC) patients; however, this effect may be diminished by concurrent comorbidities. We aimed to evaluate the influence of pre-existing chronic diseases and concomitant medications on the course of ABI treatment among post-chemotherapy patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer patients (mCRPC). Methods From the Polish National Health Fund database, we identified 93 post-chemotherapy, mCRPC patients, who were qualified for ABI treatment in our oncology center between 2014 and 2018. Survival curves and Cox proportional hazard models (univariate and multivariate) were used to determine the predictors for longer time to treatment failure (TTF) of ABI therapy. Results Median TTF was 9,8 months (IQR: 0,6–56,5) Factors associated with longer TTF were: well controlled hypertension (HR, 0.59; 95% CI. 0.38–0.90; p = 0.02), stable coronary artery disease (HR, 0.56; 95% CI, 0.33–0.95; p=0.03), the use of angiotensin system inhibitor (ASi) (HR, 0.61; 95% CI 0.4–0.94; p = 0,02). Patients who were receiving ASi had median TTF of 12.2 months versus 5.8 months in men who did not receive ASi before ABI initiation. At the start of ABI therapy, the aforementioned groups did not differ in terms of well-known prognostic factors: Gleason score, PSA level, or the number of patients with visceral metastases. In a multivariate analysis, the use of ASi remained statistically significant, even after adjustment for well-known oncological factors (HR, 0.57; 95% CI, 0.34–0.98; p = 0.04). Conclusions The use of ASi may enhance and prolong ABI therapy in post-docetaxel mCRPC patients and may potentially be considered a new, non-oncological, predictive factor for longer TTF. This association requires a prospective validation.
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- Michał Wilk
- Department of Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland.,Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology, Warsaw, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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George G, Vikman H, Gedeborg R, Lissbrant IF, Garmo H, Styrke J, Van Hemelrijck M, Stattin P. Risk of cardiovascular events in men on abiraterone or enzalutamide combined with GnRH agonists: nation-wide, population-based cohort study in Sweden. Acta Oncol 2021; 60:459-465. [PMID: 33606571 DOI: 10.1080/0284186x.2021.1885058] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Men with prostate cancer (PCa) on gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonists (GnRH) have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) compared to men with PCa not on GnRH as well as compared with PCa-free men. Whether the addition of androgen receptor targeted (ART) drugs to GnRH further increases CVD risk, remains to be fully elucidated. MATERIAL AND METHODS We investigated risk of CVD for men with castration resistant PCa (CRPC) on GnRH plus ART; abiraterone or enzalutamide vs 5,127 and 12,079 respective matched comparator men on GnRH in Prostate Cancer data Base Sweden (PCBaSeTraject) 4.1 between 1 June 2015 and 31 December 2018. PCBaSeTraject links National Prostate Cancer Register of Sweden to other healthcare registries and demographic databases. We conducted multivariable Cox proportional hazard models adjusting for PCa risk category, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI), insulin or statin use, civil status, level of education, history of CVD events and number of CVD drugs, with any incident or fatal CVD as the outcome. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION 1,310 men were treated with abiraterone and 3,579 with enzalutamide. In multivariable analysis, CVD risk was increased in men on abiraterone (hazard ratio (HR): 1.19; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.03-1.38) and in men on enzalutamide (HR: 1.10; 95% CI: 1.01-1.20). Men with a recent CVD (<12 months) including both men on ART as well as comparators had a much higher probability of a new CVD vs men with no prior CVD. CVD risk was mildly increased in men with PCa on GnRH plus abiraterone or enzalutamide vs comparator men on GnRH. Residual confounding and detection bias may at least partly explain this association.
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- Gincy George
- Translational Oncology and Urology Research, King’s College Londo, London, UK
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Department of Oncology, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Göteborg, Göteborg, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
- Regional Cancer Centre Uppsala Örebro, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical and Perioperative Sciences, Urology and Andrology, Umeå University, Umeå, Sweden
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- Department of Surgical Sciences, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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Morales X, Garnica D, Isaza D, Isaza N, Durán-Torres F. Syncope due to non-sustained episodes of Torsade de Pointes associated to androgen-deprivation therapy use: a case presentation. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2021; 21:136. [PMID: 33711933 PMCID: PMC7953541 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-021-01945-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Abiraterone is a medication frequently used for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. We report a case of non-sustained episodes of TdP associated with severe hypokalemia due to androgen-deprivation therapy. Few case presentations describe this association; the novelty lies in the potentially lethal cardiovascular events among cancer patients receiving hormonal therapy. CASE PRESENTATION A 70-year-old male presented with recurrent syncope without prodrome. ECG revealed frequent ventricular ectopy, non-sustained episodes of TdP, and severe hypomagnesemia and hypokalemia. During potassium and magnesium infusion for repletion, the patient underwent temporary transvenous atrial pacing. As part of the work-up, coronary angiography revealed a mild coronary artery disease, and transthoracic echocardiogram showed a moderately depressed ejection fraction. After electrolyte disturbances were corrected, the QT interval normalized, and transvenous pacing was no longer necessary. Abiraterone was discontinued during the admission, and the patient returned to baseline. CONCLUSIONS Cancer treatment is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach. We presented a case of non-sustained TdP associated with androgen-deprivation therapy in an elderly patient with mild coronary artery disease and moderately reduced ejection fraction. Close follow-up and increased awareness are required in patients with hormonal treatment, especially in the setting of other cardiovascular risk factors.
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- Ximena Morales
- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Internal Medicine Program, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Universidad del Rosario, Carrera 24 #63C-69, Bogotá, Colombia.
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- Fundación Cardioinfantil, Universidad del Bosque, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Division of Cardiology, Fundación Cardioinfantil, Bogotá, Colombia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Public Health Research Group, Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia
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Javed Z, Khan K, Rasheed A, Sadia H, Shahwani MN, Irshad A, Raza S, Salehi B, Sharifi-Rad J, Suleria HAR, Cruz-Martins N, Quispe C. Targeting androgen receptor signaling with MicroRNAs and Curcumin: a promising therapeutic approach for Prostate Cancer Prevention and intervention. Cancer Cell Int 2021; 21:77. [PMID: 33499881 PMCID: PMC7836194 DOI: 10.1186/s12935-021-01777-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Prostate cancer (PC) is a multifactorial disease characterized by the abrogation of androgen receptor signaling. Advancement in microbiology techniques has highlighted the significant role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in the progression of PC cells from an androgen-dependent to an androgen-independent state. At that stage, prostate tumors also fail to respond to currently practiced hormone therapies. So, studies in recent decades are focused on investigating the anti-tumor effects of natural compounds in PC. Curcumin is widely recognized and now of huge prestige for its anti-proliferative abilities in different types of cancer. However, its limited solubility, compatibility, and instability in the aqueous phase are major hurdles when administering. Nanoformulations have proven to be an excellent drug delivery system for various drugs and can be used as potential delivery platforms for curcumin in PC. In this review, a shed light is given on the miRNAs-mediated regulation of androgen receptor (AR) signaling and miRNA-curcumin interplay in PC, as well as on curcumin-based nanoformulations that can be used as possible therapeutic solutions for PC.
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- Zeeshan Javed
- Office for Research Innovation and Commercialization, Lahore Garrison University, DHA, Sector-C, Phase VI, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Atta-ur-Rahman School of Applied Biosciences (ASAB), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), 44000, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, 730000, Lanzhou, PR China
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Biotechnology, Balochistan University of Information Technology, Engineering and Management Sciences, Quetta, Pakistan
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- Department of Life Sciences, University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Office for Research Innovation and Commercialization, Lahore Garrison University, DHA, Sector-C, Phase VI, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Medical Ethics and Law Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Phytochemistry Research Center, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. .,Facultad de Medicina, Universidad del Azuay, Cuenca, Ecuador.
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- School of Agriculture and Food, Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences, The University of Melbourne, 3010, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319, Porto, Portugal. .,Institute for Research and Innovation in Health (i3S), University of Porto, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal. .,Laboratory of Neuropsychophysiology, Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences, University of Porto, 4200-135, Porto, Portugal.
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- Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Arturo Prat, Avda. Arturo Prat 2120, 1110939, Iquique, Chile.
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Handley NR, Feng FY, Guise TA, D'Andrea D, Kelly WK, Gomella LG. Preserving Well-being in Patients With Advanced and Late Prostate Cancer. Urology 2020; 155:199-209. [PMID: 33373704 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2020.12.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2020] [Revised: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Androgen deprivation therapy, alone or in combination with androgen signaling inhibitors, is a treatment option for patients with advanced prostate cancer (PC). When making treatment decisions, health care providers must consider the long-term effects of treatment on the patient's overall health and well-being. Herein, we review the effects of these treatments on the musculoskeletal and cardiovascular systems, cognition, and fall risk, and provide management approaches for each. We also include an algorithm to help health care providers implement best clinical practices and interdisciplinary care for preserving the overall well-being of PC patients.
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- Nathan R Handley
- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Departments of Radiation Oncology, Urology, and Medicine, Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, CA
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- Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA; Department of Urology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Urology, Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
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Wilk M, Waśko-Grabowska A, Szmit S. Cardiovascular Complications of Prostate Cancer Treatment. Front Pharmacol 2020; 11:555475. [PMID: 33414715 PMCID: PMC7783464 DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2020.555475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 10/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Treatment of prostate cancer (PC) is a rapidly evolving field of pharmacology research. In recent years, numerous novel therapeutics that improve survival and ameliorate disease control have been approved. Currently, the systemic treatment for prostate neoplasm consists of hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiopharmaceuticals, targeted therapy, and supportive agents (e.g., related to bone health). Unfortunately, many of them carry a risk of cardiovascular complications, which occasionally pose a higher mortality threat than cancer itself. This article provides a unique and comprehensive overview of the prevalence and possible mechanisms of cardiovascular toxicities of all PC therapies, including state-of-the-art antineoplastic agents. Additionally, this article summarizes available recommendations regarding screening and prevention of the most common cardiac complications among patients with advanced cancer disease.
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- Michał Wilk
- Department of Clinical Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Clinical Oncology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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- Department of Pulmonary Circulation, Thromboembolic Diseases and Cardiology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, European Health Centre, Otwock, Poland
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Brown SA, Zaharova S, Mason P, Thompson J, Thapa B, Ishizawar D, Wilkes E, Ahmed G, Rubenstein J, Sanchez J, Joyce D, Kalyanaraman B, Widlansky M. Pandemic Perspective: Commonalities Between COVID-19 and Cardio-Oncology. Front Cardiovasc Med 2020; 7:568720. [PMID: 33344513 PMCID: PMC7746643 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2020.568720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 11/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Overlapping commonalities between coronavirus disease of 2019 (COVID-19) and cardio-oncology regarding cardiovascular toxicities (CVT), pathophysiology, and pharmacology are special topics emerging during the pandemic. In this perspective, we consider an array of CVT common to both COVID-19 and cardio-oncology, including cardiomyopathy, ischemia, conduction abnormalities, myopericarditis, and right ventricular (RV) failure. We also emphasize the higher risk of severe COVID-19 illness in patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) or its risk factors or cancer. We explore commonalities in the underlying pathophysiology observed in COVID-19 and cardio-oncology, including inflammation, cytokine release, the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system, coagulopathy, microthrombosis, and endothelial dysfunction. In addition, we examine common pharmacologic management strategies that have been elucidated for CVT from COVID-19 and various cancer therapies. The use of corticosteroids, as well as antibodies and inhibitors of various molecules mediating inflammation and cytokine release syndrome, are discussed. The impact of angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs) is also addressed, since these drugs are used in cardio-oncology and have received considerable attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, since the culprit virus enters human cells via the angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptor. There are therefore several areas of overlap, similarity, and interaction in the toxicity, pathophysiology, and pharmacology profiles in COVID-19 and cardio-oncology syndromes. Learning more about either will likely provide some level of insight into both. We discuss each of these topics in this viewpoint, as well as what we foresee as evolving future directions to consider in cardio-oncology during the pandemic and beyond. Finally, we highlight commonalities in health disparities in COVID-19 and cardio-oncology and encourage continued development and implementation of innovative solutions to improve equity in health and healing.
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- Sherry-Ann Brown
- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Department of Pharmacy, Froedtert Health and Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Hematology and Oncology, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, United States
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Narayan V, Morgans AK. Duration of Androgen Deprivation Therapy and Cardiovascular Fitness: Delivering the Right Patient the Right Therapy at the Right Time. JACC CardioOncol 2020; 2:564-566. [PMID: 34396267 PMCID: PMC8352200 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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- Vivek Narayan
- University of Pennsylvania, Abramson Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Northwestern University, Robert H. Lurie Cancer Center, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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Morgans AK, Shore N, Cope D, McNatty A, Moslehi J, Gomella L, Sartor O. Androgen receptor inhibitor treatments: Cardiovascular adverse events and comorbidity considerations in patients with non-metastatic prostate cancer. Urol Oncol 2020; 39:52-62. [PMID: 32958445 DOI: 10.1016/j.urolonc.2020.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 08/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Prostate cancer and cardiovascular (CV) disease share several risk factors, with the incidence of both rising with increasing age. Systemic prostate cancer therapies may increase CV risk. For example, gonadotropic releasing hormone agonists have been associated with increased development of CV risk factors, and potentially with CV disease. For men with non-metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (nmCRPC), the opportunity to mitigate CV risk by appropriate selection of therapy (i.e., use of newer agents such as androgen receptor inhibitors) may be possible. The phase 3 PROSPER, SPARTAN, and ARAMIS trials for enzalutamide, apalutamide, and darolutamide, the 3 approved androgen receptor inhibitors for men with nmCRPC, were all associated with increased metastasis-free survival in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Our objective in writing this review is to improve awareness of the relationship between long-term androgen deprivation and increased risk for CV disease and inform treatment decision making for patients with mCRPC who also have CV comorbidities. METHODS The PubMed database was searched from 2010 to November 5, 2019 for articles pertaining to androgen receptor inhibitors, androgen inhibition, apalutamide, darolutamide, enzalutamide, CV, and CaP. RESULTS We found literature describing the relationship between androgen inhibition and CV disease and risks. Given the increased risk of CV disease due to exposure to gonadotropic releasing hormone agonist therapy alone, understanding the potential for additional CV risks is important for patients with CV comorbidities when an androgen receptor inhibitor is added to their treatment. Another important consideration is the possibility of drug-drug interactions with comedications. CONCLUSION Management strategies for patients with mCRPC also treated for comorbidities including CV disease require appropriate selection of therapy, diet, and exercise to meet the needs of the individual patient profile.
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- Alicia K Morgans
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Carolina Urologic Research Center, 823 82nd Pkwy Suite B, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
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- Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute, 8260 Gladiolus Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33908
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- Mayo Clinic Arizona, 5881 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85054
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- Cardio-Oncology Program, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Ave., Nashville, TN 37232
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- Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center at Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut St. Suite 1112, Philadelphia, PA 19107
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- Tulane University Medical School, 1430 Tulane Ave., Box 8642, New Orleans 70112 LA
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Kenk M, Grégoire JC, Coté MA, Connelly KA, Davis MK, Dresser G, Ghosh N, Goodman S, Johnson C, Fleshner N. Optimizing screening and management of cardiovascular health in prostate cancer: A review. Can Urol Assoc J 2020; 14:E458-E464. [PMID: 32569573 DOI: 10.5489/cuaj.6685] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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In clinical practice, cancer management does not consistently encompass screening and identification of cardiovascular (CV) risk. The use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer has been associated with increased CV risk and development of metabolic syndrome, necessitating identification of patients at risk in this population (e.g., those with pre-existing CV disease). A multidisciplinary team of Canadian physicians was assembled to develop a series of recommendations intended to identify patients who may benefit from optimal management of their CV disease and/or modification of cardiac risk factors. A key goal was the development of a simple screening tool for identification of patients with pre-existing CV disease. This simple and inclusive set of recommendations are intended for use within urology clinics to facilitate holistic approaches and simplify the management of patients.
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- Miran Kenk
- Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Centre hospitalier universitaire de Quebec, Québec City, QC, Canada
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- St. Michael's Hospital Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- University of British Columbia Diamond Health Care Center, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Division of Clinical Pharmacology, Department of Medicine, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Queensway Carleton Hospital, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Schulte B, Morgans AK, Shore ND, Pezaro C. Sorting Through the Maze of Treatment Options for Metastatic Castration-Sensitive Prostate Cancer. Am Soc Clin Oncol Educ Book 2020; 40:1-10. [PMID: 32182139 DOI: 10.1200/edbk_278845] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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Since 1944, when Huggins and Hodges demonstrated the effectiveness of bilateral orchiectomy for metastatic prostate cancer (PCa), androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) has been the first-line treatment for men with advanced PCa. The proportion of PCa cases that are metastatic at diagnosis ranges globally, from 5%-20% in countries with widespread screening practices to upward of 30%-60% where screening is minimal. In the United States alone, there will be an estimated 191,000 new cases of PCa diagnosed in the year 2020, of which approximately 20% will be metastatic.1 Ongoing controversy around prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening practices, increased access to novel imaging modalities, and a globally aging population will drive increased rates of metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer (mCSPC).2,3 At the same time, advances in upfront hormonal or chemohormonal therapy have driven a dramatic shift in treatment paradigms. In this article, we review recent advances in treatment choices for men with newly diagnosed mCSPC and the impact of upfront treatment on subsequent disease biology. Options include treatment with chemohormonal therapy, androgen receptor (AR)-directed therapy in addition to ADT, or, less commonly, ADT alone. Treatment choice must include consideration of clinical and disease characteristics, as well as patient preferences and limitations of geography and financial concerns.
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- Brian Schulte
- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
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- Carolina Urologic Research Center, Myrtle Beach, SC
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- Yorkshire Cancer Research Weston Park Hospital, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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Melloni C, Slovin SF, Blemings A, Goodman SG, Evans CP, Nilsson J, Bhatt DL, Zubovskiy K, Olesen TK, Dugi K, Clarke NW, Higano CS, Roe MT. Cardiovascular Safety of Degarelix Versus Leuprolide for Advanced Prostate Cancer: The PRONOUNCE Trial Study Design. JACC CardioOncol 2020; 2:70-81. [PMID: 34396210 PMCID: PMC8352040 DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccao.2020.01.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2019] [Revised: 01/15/2020] [Accepted: 01/16/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES This study will compare the incidence of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs) with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) among men with advanced prostate cancer who are being treated with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) antagonist versus a GnRH agonist. BACKGROUND Treatment of advanced prostate cancer with ADT might increase the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events among men with known atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), but a recent meta-analysis suggested that this risk might be lower with ADT using a GnRH antagonist versus a GnRH agonist. METHODS PRONOUNCE is a multicenter, prospective, randomized, open, blinded endpoint trial that will enroll approximately 900 patients with advanced prostate cancer and pre-existing ASCVD who will be treated with ADT. Participants will be randomized to receive the GnRH antagonist degarelix or the GnRH agonist leuprolide as ADT for 12 months. The primary endpoint is time from randomization to first confirmed, adjudicated occurrence of a MACE, which is defined as a composite of all-cause death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, or nonfatal stroke through 12 months of ADT treatment. Baseline cardiovascular biomarkers (high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, high-sensitivity troponin T, and N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide), as well as serial inflammatory and immune biomarkers, will be evaluated in exploratory analyses. RESULTS As of October 1, 2019, a total of 364 patients have been enrolled. The mean age is 74 years, 90% are white, 80% have hypertension or dyslipidemia, 30% diabetes mellitus, 40% have had a previous myocardial infarction, and 65% have had previous revascularization. Regarding prostate cancer features at randomization, 48% of the patients had localized disease, 23% had locally advanced disease, and 18% had metastatic disease. CONCLUSIONS PRONOUNCE is the first prospective cardiovascular outcomes trial in advanced prostate cancer that will delineate whether the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events associated with ADT is lower with a GnRH antagonist versus a GnRH agonist for men with pre-existing ASCVD. (A Trial Comparing Cardiovascular Safety of Degarelix Versus Leuprolide in Patients With Advanced Prostate Cancer and Cardiovascular Disease [PRONOUNCE]; NCT02663908).
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- Chiara Melloni
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian VIGOUR Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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- Department of Urologic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
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- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Saint-Prex, Switzerland
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- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
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- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Copenhagen, Denmark
- Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, St. Michael's Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Canadian VIGOUR Centre, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Department of Urologic Surgery, University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
- Department of Clinical Sciences Malmö, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
- Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Parsippany, New Jersey, USA
- Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S, Saint-Prex, Switzerland
- Division of Urology, Institute of Cancer Sciences, University of Manchester, United Kingdom
- Division of Medical Oncology, University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA
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Alyamani M, Li J, Patel M, Taylor S, Nakamura F, Berk M, Przybycin C, Posadas EM, Madan RA, Gulley JL, Rini B, Garcia JA, Klein EA, Sharifi N. Deep androgen receptor suppression in prostate cancer exploits sexually dimorphic renal expression for systemic glucocorticoid exposure. Ann Oncol 2020; 31:369-376. [PMID: 32057540 DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2019] [Revised: 11/23/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Enzalutamide and apalutamide are potent next-generation androgen receptor (AR) antagonists used in metastatic and non-metastatic prostate cancer. Metabolic, hormonal and immunologic effects of deep AR suppression are unknown. We hypothesized that enzalutamide and apalutamide suppress 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase-2 (11β-HSD2), which normally converts cortisol to cortisone, leading to elevated cortisol concentrations, increased ratio of active to inactive glucocorticoids and possibly suboptimal response to immunotherapy. On-treatment glucocorticoid changes might serve as an indicator of active glucocorticoid exposure and resultant adverse consequences. PATIENTS AND METHODS Human kidney tissues were stained for AR and 11β-HSD2 expression. Patients in three trials [neoadjuvant apalutamide plus leuprolide, enzalutamide ± PROSTVAC (recombinant poxvirus prostate-specific antigen vaccine) for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) and enzalutamide ± PROSTVAC for non-metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer] were analyzed for cortisol and its metabolites using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Progression-free survival was determined in the metastatic CRPC study of enzalutamide ± PROSTVAC for those with glucocorticoid changes above and below the median. RESULTS Concurrent AR and 11β-HSD2 expression occurs only in the kidneys of men. A statistically significant rise in cortisol concentration, cortisol/cortisone ratio and tetrahydrocortisol/tetrahydrocortisone ratio with AR antagonist treatment occurred uniformly across all three trials. In the trial of enzalutamide ± PROSTVAC for metastatic CRPC, high cortisol/cortisone ratio in the enzalutamide arm was associated with significantly improved progression-free survival. However, in the enzalutamide + PROSTVAC arm, the opposite trend was observed. CONCLUSION Enzalutamide and apalutamide treatment toggles renal 11β-HSD2 and significantly increases indicators of and exposure to biologically active glucocorticoids, which is associated with clinical outcomes.
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- M Alyamani
- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Branch, Center for Cancer Research, National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Hematology and Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA
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- Genitourinary Malignancies Research Center, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA; Department of Hematology and Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA; Department of Urology, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, USA.
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Cardiovascular Disease and the Androgen Receptor: Here We Go Again? Eur Urol 2020; 77:167-169. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eururo.2019.08.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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