Tag: systemic therapy
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Age Impacts Therapy Outcomes in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
New evidence ties age to outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer A new study published in the October 28, 2025 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine adds an important dimension to how doctors tailor systemic therapy for metastatic prostate cancer. While factors such as tumor biology, disease burden, and prior treatments have long guided…
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Age Impacts Systemic Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
New evidence links age to systemic therapy outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer When oncologists assemble a treatment plan for metastatic prostate cancer, they weigh many factors—from tumor genetics to patient comorbidities. A provocative addition to this list is chronological age. A study published in the October 28, 2025 edition of the New England Journal of…
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Age Shaping Outcomes: How Chronological Age Affects Systemic Therapy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
New evidence connects age to systemic therapy outcomes in metastatic prostate cancer When doctors assemble a treatment plan for metastatic prostate cancer, they weigh tumor biology, disease burden, patient health, and functional status. A recent study, published in the October 28, 2025 edition of an esteemed medical journal, adds another factor to the decision-making toolkit:…
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Breast Cancer: Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Patients
New findings question the routine use of radiation in early breast cancer Radiation therapy has long been a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment, helping to reduce local recurrence after surgery. In recent years, however, many doctors have begun reevaluating its role for patients with early-stage disease. Advances in imaging, tumor biology, and systemic therapies have…