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New and Emerging Trends in Prostate Cancer

A special issue of Current Oncology (ISSN 1718-7729). This special issue belongs to the section "Genitourinary Oncology".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 28 February 2025 | Viewed by 4424

Special Issue Editors

Dr. Tamim Niazi

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Department of Radiation Oncology, Jewish General Hospital, McGill University, Montreal, QC H3T 1E2, Canada
Interests: stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR); prostate cancer oligometastases and metastases directed therapy (MDT); personalized prostate cancer treatment approach; prostate cancer treatment intensification; prostate cancer biomarkers; radiomics and artificial intelligence (AI)
Dr. Steven Tisseverasinghe

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Department of Radiation Oncology, Gatineau Hospital, McGill University, Gatineau, QC J8P 7H2, Canada
Interests: genito-urinary malignancies; stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR); brachytherapy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

For several decades, prostate cancer has remained a significant health concern, impacting men in the later stages of their lives. In contemporary times, extensive research in all phases of this affliction has permitted us to better understand the mechanisms of disease progression and bring us closer to a cure. Our improved discernment of all facets of prostate cancer has provided opportunities to improve outcomes and toxicities by exploiting modern technologies, developing intensified treatment algorithms, and discovering altogether new and innovative therapeutic approaches.

In the last few years, several new trends in prostate cancer have arisen, and others are currently being explored. We invite researchers to discuss these new trends in prostate cancer in this Special Issue of Current Oncology.

Dr. Tamim Niazi
Guest Editor

Dr. Steven Tisseverasinghe
Co-Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • prostate SBRT
  • recurrent prostate cancer
  • treatment intensification with ARPIs
  • PARP inhibitors
  • lutetium-177
  • immunotherapy
  • oligometastases

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The Impact of Cancer Status on Anxiety in Prostate Cancer Patients: A Network Analysis
by Christopher F. Sharpley, Kirstan A. Vessey, Vicki Bitsika, Wayne M. Arnold and David R. H. Christie
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(12), 7686-7696; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31120566 - 1 Dec 2024
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Prostate cancer (PCa) patients often also suffer from comorbid anxiety, which can impede treatment efficacy as well as be intrinsically unpleasant. Identification of the associations between particular symptoms of anxiety that are most likely to occur at different points in the PCa diagnosis–treatment [...] Read more.
Prostate cancer (PCa) patients often also suffer from comorbid anxiety, which can impede treatment efficacy as well as be intrinsically unpleasant. Identification of the associations between particular symptoms of anxiety that are most likely to occur at different points in the PCa diagnosis–treatment journey can inform anxiety treatment choices and potentially influence their overall treatment outcomes. Although simple correlational analyses and ANOVA models of data analysis have been used to address this issue, the possibility of confounds due to the inter-relationships between other anxiety symptoms argues for the use of network analysis, which calculates each symptom–symptom connection while also taking into account the entire range of symptom relationships. Responses to the GAD-10 self-report scale for Generalised Anxiety Disorder were collected from 415 PCa patients who were grouped according to whether (1) their PCa was just diagnosed and undergoing initial treatment; (2) their cancer was in remission; or (3) their cancer was recurring after initial treatment. The results of the network analysis indicated several areas where clinically relevant differences were present between the three PCa groups, but caution was applied to the results of statistical tests due to unequal sample sizes. Individual GAD symptom–symptom association differences are discussed in terms of their implications for directed and individualised anxiety-management treatment models. Full article
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Retzius-Sparing Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy Using the Hinotori Surgical Robot System Platform: Report of the First Series of Experiences
by Yuta Yamada, Shigenori Kakutani, Yoichi Fujii, Naoki Kimura, Yuji Hakozaki, Jun Kamei, Satoru Taguchi, Aya Niimi, Daisuke Yamada and Haruki Kume
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(9), 5537-5543; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31090410 - 17 Sep 2024
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Background: The aim of this study is to describe the first series of six patients undergoing Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (rs-RARP) using the hinotori surgical robot system (hinotori SRS) and to compare the treatment outcomes with those achieved with the da Vinci surgical [...] Read more.
Background: The aim of this study is to describe the first series of six patients undergoing Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (rs-RARP) using the hinotori surgical robot system (hinotori SRS) and to compare the treatment outcomes with those achieved with the da Vinci surgical platform. Methods: This study included 20 cases involving the rs-RARP procedure (hinotori: N = 6; da Vinci: N = 14) that were performed between May 2021 and April 2024 in a single institution. Results: No significant differences were observed between the hinotori and da Vinci groups regarding the preoperative findings. In the hinotori group, there were four cases of pT2 that showed negative surgical margins in all the cases. However, positive surgical margins were observed in two of the cases with pT3. The surgical outcomes were also similar between the two groups except for console time, which tended to be shorter in the da Vinci group (p = 0.058). There were no major complications in the initial six cases with the hinotori SRS. Immediate urinary continence was observed in 50% of the cases with the hinotori group compared with 64% for the da Vinci group. Conclusion: This is the first study to report cases of rs-RARP performed on a hinotori SRS. It seems that the hinotori SRS shows similar treatment outcomes compared with the cases treated via the da Vinci platform. Full article
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Exploring Prostate Cancer Incidence Trends and Age Change in Cancer Registration Areas of Jiangsu Province, China, 2009 to 2019
by Hairong Zhou, Xin Hong, Weigang Miao, Weiwei Wang, Chenchen Wang, Renqiang Han and Jinyi Zhou
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(9), 5516-5527; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31090408 - 14 Sep 2024
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(1) Background: Over the past few decades, Jiangsu Province, China, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the incidence of prostate cancer (PCa), accompanied by notable demographic shifts; (2) Methods: PCa data for Jiangsu Province from 2009 to 2019 were obtained from the Jiangsu [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Over the past few decades, Jiangsu Province, China, has witnessed a remarkable surge in the incidence of prostate cancer (PCa), accompanied by notable demographic shifts; (2) Methods: PCa data for Jiangsu Province from 2009 to 2019 were obtained from the Jiangsu Cancer Registry. We calculated crude and age-specific incidence rates (ASIRs), average age at onset, and age-specific composition ratios. Standardization was performed based on the Segi’s world population. Birth cohorts (1929–2019) were analyzed to assess PCa incidence by birth year. Trend analysis was conducted using the Joinpoint Regression Model, and average annual percent changes (AAPCs) with corresponding 95% confidence interval (CI) were computed. A linear regression model was used to analyze the relationship between the average age at diagnosis and calendar years; (3) Results: The ASIRs of PCa in Jiangsu Province increased significantly, with an AAPC of 11.25% (95%CI: 10.09%, 12.42%) from 2009 to 2019. This increase was observed across all age groups, particularly among those aged 0–59 years. Birth cohort analysis revealed a rising trend with earlier birth years showing higher incidence, notably in the 1959 cohort. In rural areas, the age-standardized average age at onset of PCa decreased from 75.45 years in 2009 to 73.39 years in 2019, and the peak age group shifted from 75–79 years in 2009 to 70–74 years in 2019; (4) Conclusions: The rising incidence of PCa in Jiangsu Province, along with an increased proportion of cases in younger age groups, highlights the need for targeted interventions. Full article
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Evaluating the Effects of Prostate Radiotherapy Intensified with Pelvic Nodal Radiotherapy and Androgen Deprivation Therapy on Myelosuppression: Single-Institution Experience
by Yousef Katib, Steven Tisseverasinghe, Ian J. Gerard, Benjamin Royal-Preyra, Ahmad Chaddad, Tania Sasson, Boris Bahoric, Federico Roncarolo and Tamim Niazi
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(9), 5439-5451; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31090402 - 13 Sep 2024
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Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) management commonly involves the utilization of prostate radiotherapy (PRT), pelvic nodal radiotherapy (PNRT), and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, the potential association of these treatment modalities with bone marrow (BM) suppression remains inadequately reported in the existing literature. This [...] Read more.
Background: Prostate cancer (PCa) management commonly involves the utilization of prostate radiotherapy (PRT), pelvic nodal radiotherapy (PNRT), and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). However, the potential association of these treatment modalities with bone marrow (BM) suppression remains inadequately reported in the existing literature. This study is designed to comprehensively evaluate the risk of myelosuppression associated with PRT, shedding light on an aspect that has been underrepresented in prior research. Materials and Methods: We conducted a retrospective analysis of 600 patients with prostate cancer (PCa) treated with prostate radiotherapy (PRT) at a single oncology center between 2007 and 2017. Patients were categorized into four cohorts: PRT alone (n = 149), PRT + ADT, (n = 91), PRT + PNRT (n = 39), and PRT + PNRT + ADT (n = 321). To assess the risk of myelosuppression, we scrutinized specific blood parameters, such as hemoglobin (HGB), white blood cells (WBCs), neutrophils (NEUT), lymphocytes (LYM), and platelets (PLT) at baseline, mid-treatment (mRT), immediately post-RT (pRT), 1 month post-RT (1M-pRT), and 1 year post-RT (1Y-pRT). The inter-cohort statistical significance was evaluated with further stratification based on the utilized RT technique {3D conformal radiotherapy (3D-CRT), and intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT)}. Results: Significant statistical differences at baseline were observed in HGB and LYM values among all cohorts (p < 0.05). Patients in the PRT + PNRT + ADT cohort had significantly lower HGB at baseline and 1M-pRT. In patients undergoing ADT, BMS had a significant impact at 1M-pRT {odds ratio (OR) 9.1; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 4.8–17.1} and at 1Y-pRT (OR 2.84; CI 1.14–7.08). The use of 3D-CRT was linked to reduced HGB levels in the PRT + PNRT + ADT group at 1 month pRT (p = 0.015). Similarly, PNRT significantly impacted BMS at 1M-pRT (OR 6.7; CI 2.6–17.2). PNRT increased the odds of decreased WBC counts at 1Y-pRT (OR 6.83; CI: 1.02–45.82). Treatment with any RT techniques (3D-CRT or IMRT), particularly in the PRT + PNRT and PRT + PNRT + ADT groups, significantly increased the odds of low LYM counts at all time points except immediately pRT (p < 0.05). Furthermore, NEUT counts were considerably lower at 1M-pRT (p < 0.05) in the PRT + PNRT + ADT group. PLT counts were significantly decreased by PRT + PNRT + ADT at mRT (OR 2.57; 95% CI: 1.42–4.66) but were not significantly impacted by the RT technique. Conclusions: Treatment with PRT, ADT, PNRT, and 3D-CRT is associated with BMS. Despite this statistically significant risk, no patient required additional interventions to manage the outcome. While its clinical impact appears limited, its importance cannot be underestimated in the context of increased integration of novel systemic agents with myelosuppressive properties. Longer follow-up should be considered in future studies. Full article
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Oncologic and Functional Outcomes of Salvage Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: Report of the First 10 Cases
by Takahiro Oshina, Yuta Yamada, Tetsuya Fujimura, Satoru Taguchi, Yoshiyuki Akiyama, Jun Kamei, Tomoyuki Kaneko, Taketo Kawai, Daisuke Obinata, Daisuke Yamada, Hiroshi Fukuhara, Tohru Nakagawa, Satoru Takahashi and Haruki Kume
Curr. Oncol. 2024, 31(8), 4762-4768; https://doi.org/10.3390/curroncol31080356 - 20 Aug 2024
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Background: Salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (sRARP) after PSA failure in patients who underwent initial radiotherapy or focal therapy has rarely been reported in Japan. We aimed to report the oncologic and functional outcomes of the first 10 cases of sRARP. Methods: Ten patients [...] Read more.
Background: Salvage robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (sRARP) after PSA failure in patients who underwent initial radiotherapy or focal therapy has rarely been reported in Japan. We aimed to report the oncologic and functional outcomes of the first 10 cases of sRARP. Methods: Ten patients underwent sRARP after failing to respond to initial radiotherapy or focal therapy. Initial definitive treatment included volumetric modulated arc therapy, intensity-modulated radio therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, heavy-ion radiotherapy, low-dose-rate brachytherapy, and high-intensity focused ultrasound. We retrospectively investigated 10 cases on oncologic and functional outcomes of sRARP. Results: The median PSA level at sRARP, amount of blood loss, and console time were 2.17 ng/mL, 100 mL, and 136 min, respectively. Positive surgical margins were found in half of the cases. Median follow-up was 1.1 years. There were no 30-day major complications. No patients had erections after sRARP. Urinary continence and biochemical recurrence (BCR) rate were 40% and 30% at 1 year after sRARP, respectively. Conclusions: Salvage RARP may be a feasible option after PSA failure in patients who underwent radiotherapy or focal therapy as initial treatment, showing acceptable BCR rate. Full article
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