Research and Reports in Urology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 315 - 325
Published: Nov. 1, 2024
Serum
prostate-specific
antigen
(PSA)
is
a
widely
used
maker
for
prostate
cancer
(PCa)
screening.
However,
its
correlation
with
PCa
varies,
partly
due
to
ethnic
differences.
This
study
investigated
the
between
PSA
and
diagnosis
as
well
burden
of
disease
in
Tanzanian
community.
JAMA Network Open,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
8(2), P. e2459766 - e2459766
Published: Feb. 14, 2025
Importance
Continuing
prostate-specific
antigen
(PSA)
screening
after
age
70
years
might
benefit
men
at
high
risk
of
prostate
cancer–specific
mortality
(PCSM)
or
metastatic
cancer
(mPCa),
but
the
relative
value
clinical
factors
(race
and
ethnicity,
competing
mortality,
PSA
history)
in
identifying
higher
vs
lower
is
unknown.
Objective
To
examine
levels,
race
stratification
for
PCSM
mPCa
years.
Design,
Setting,
Participants
In
this
cohort
study,
data
all
receiving
health
care
through
Veterans
Health
Administration
who
turned
between
2008
2020
had
a
normal
65
69
(<4
ng/mL
[baseline
PSA])
no
prior
history
biopsy
were
examined.
The
cutoff
date
was
December
26,
2023.
Exposure
most
recent
from
to
years,
self-reported
derived
machine
learning
model.
Main
Outcome
Measures
10-year
absolute
determined
using
regression
modeling.
Results
included
921
609
2020;
11%
whom
as
Black
82%
White
race.
Between
45%
patients
baseline
less
than
1.00
ng/mL,
32%
1.99
ng/mL.
Most
(87%)
continued
undergo
past
with
little
variation
by
ethnicity.
cumulative
incidence
0.26%
overall,
95%
0.73%.
Higher
level
associated
(0.79%
3.00-3.99
0.10%
0.20-0.99
ng/mL),
ethnicity
(0.36%
0.25%
White),
(0.24%
highest
quintile
0.21%
lowest
quintile).
Similar
results
found
mPCa.
Low
(0.20-0.99
ng/mL)
very
low
risk,
even
among
healthiest
(10-year
0.08%
[95%
CI,
0.01%-0.44%];
0.24%
0.10%-0.52%]).
Conclusions
Relevance
findings
suggest
that
VHA
continue
despite
risks.
values
may
be
highly
informative
adverse
outcomes
1
long-term
JAMA,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 10, 2025
Importance
Prostate
cancer
is
the
most
common
nonskin
in
men
US,
with
an
estimated
299
010
new
cases
and
35
250
deaths
2024.
second
worldwide,
1
466
680
396
792
2022.
Observations
The
type
of
prostate
adenocarcinoma
(≥99%),
median
age
at
diagnosis
67
years.
More
than
50%
risk
attributable
to
genetic
factors;
older
Black
race
(annual
incidence
rate,
173.0
per
100
000
vs
97.1
White
men)
are
also
strong
factors.
Recent
guidelines
encourage
shared
decision-making
for
prostate-specific
antigen
(PSA)
screening.
At
diagnosis,
approximately
75%
patients
have
localized
prostate,
which
associated
a
5-year
survival
rate
nearly
100%.
Based
on
stratification
that
incorporates
life
expectancy,
tumor
grade
(Gleason
score),
size,
PSA
level,
one-third
appropriate
active
surveillance
serial
measurements,
biopsies,
or
magnetic
resonance
imaging,
initiation
treatment
if
Gleason
score
stage
increases.
For
higher-risk
disease,
radiation
therapy
radical
prostatectomy
reasonable
options;
should
include
consideration
adverse
events
comorbidities.
Despite
definitive
therapy,
2%
56%
disease
develop
distant
metastases,
depending
presentation,
14%
metastases
regional
lymph
nodes.
An
additional
10%
37%.
Treatment
metastatic
primarily
relies
androgen
deprivation
commonly
through
medical
castration
gonadotropin-releasing
hormone
agonists.
newly
diagnosed
cancer,
addition
receptor
pathway
inhibitors
(eg,
darolutamide,
abiraterone)
improves
survival.
Use
abiraterone
improved
overall
from
36.5
months
53.3
(hazard
ratio,
0.66
[95%
CI,
0.56-0.78])
compared
alone.
Chemotherapy
(docetaxel)
may
be
considered,
especially
more
extensive
disease.
Conclusions
Relevance
Approximately
1.5
million
annually
worldwide.
present
Management
includes
surveillance,
prostatectomy,
progression.
has
First-line
therapies
novel
inhibitors,
chemotherapy
patients.
Future Oncology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 7
Published: Feb. 24, 2025
Aims
This
study
aimed
to
partner
with
patients,
advocates,
and
physicians
better
understand
the
barriers
that
exist
for
Black
African
Americans
enroll
in
prostate
cancer
(PCa)
clinical
trials.
Cancer,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
131(8)
Published: April 15, 2025
Abstract
Background
Mortgage
lending
bias
is
a
critical
driver
of
residential
segregation,
and
may
contribute
to
disparities
in
cancer
survival.
This
study
investigated
the
association
between
contemporary
redlining
racial
prostate
Methods
cohort
used
Surveillance,
Epidemiology,
End
Results–Medicare
database
that
included
34,163
Black
White
men
diagnosed
with
2010
2013.
Home
Disclosure
Act
data
were
calculate
census‐tract
index
(the
systematic
denial
mortgages
based
on
property
location)
mortgage
application
for
applicant
compared
local
area).
Both
indices
assessed
continuously
categorically
(low,
moderate,
or
high).
Multivariable‐adjusted
Cox
models
estimate
hazard
ratios
(HRs)
cancer–specific
all‐cause
mortality.
Results
Overall,
as
increased,
experienced
poorer
Compared
residing
low‐redlined
neighborhoods,
those
high‐redlined
neighborhoods
had
an
increased
risk
mortality
(HR,
1.21;
95%
confidence
interval
[CI],
1.03–1.42)
1.25;
CI,
1.17–1.34).
Similar
results
observed
race‐stratified
analysis
among
men.
Among
men,
low
high
1.11;
1.03–1.21).
Conclusions
Contemporary
was
associated
survival
overall
population.
However,
elevated
only
Findings
suggest
discrimination
JCO Oncology Practice,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: May 2, 2025
Despite
several
randomized
controlled
trials
demonstrating
the
benefits
of
combination
therapies
for
metastatic
hormone-sensitive
prostate
cancer
(mHSPC),
a
significant
treatment
gap
persists.
This
initiative
by
Prostate
Cancer
Foundation
(PCF)
convened
stakeholders
from
academia,
community
practices,
industry,
and
patient
advocacy
groups
to
address
critical
challenges
in
mHSPC
care.
Expert
discussions
review
real-world
evidence
meta-analyses
informed
development
strategies
improve
care
delivery.
Evaluation
data
global
registries,
such
as
IRONMAN,
large
databases
was
used
assess
utilization
patterns
disparities.
Combination
with
two
agents—androgen
deprivation
therapy
(ADT)
plus
an
androgen
receptor
pathway
inhibitor
(ARPI)—or
three
agents—ADT
+
ARPI
docetaxel—demonstrate
survival
improvements
while
preserving
quality
life
patients
mHSPC,
yet
adoption
remains
inconsistent.
Of
eligible
patients,
20%-60%
remain
undertreated,
geographic,
financial,
systemic
barriers
contributing
inconsistencies
Younger,
White,
urban-dwelling
fewer
comorbidities
are
more
likely
receive
treatment,
highlighting
disparities
across
populations.
Meta-analyses
identified
lack
standardization
due
varying
inclusion
criteria
comparators
trials.
Real-world
underscored
influenced
geographic
location,
practice
type,
access
specialty
Initiatives
PANTHER
study
highlight
improved
outcomes
Black
treated
therapies,
emphasizing
importance
including
diverse
populations
clinical
To
bridge
gaps
care,
this
prioritizes
awareness,
standardization,
equitable
evidence-based
therapies.
Proposed
solutions
include
targeted
knowledge
dissemination
strategies,
educational
resources,
policy
changes
promote
guideline-concordant
By
leveraging
collaborative
efforts,
organizations,
PCF,
can
contribute
enhancing
all
mHSPC.
British Journal of General Practice,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
74(745), P. e534 - e543
Published: July 22, 2024
Screening
is
not
recommended
for
prostate
cancer
in
the
UK.
Asymptomatic
men
aged
≥50
years
can
request
a
prostate-specific
antigen
(PSA)
test
following
counselling
on
potential
harms
and
benefits.
There
are
areas
of
clinical
uncertainty
among
GPs,
resulting
content
quality
varying.