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Contemporary Concepts in Prostate Cancer is an online resource for professionals within the oncology space, from medical oncologists and pathologists to oncology nurses and mental health experts. Prostate cancer is the most common cancers in men within the United States beyond skin cancer, and is most likely to develop in older and non–Hispanic Black men. Due to this, CancerNetwork® has created a central hub to inform oncology professionals about the latest non-clinical developments in patient care. Contemporary Concepts in Prostate Cancer also provides the most recent findings regarding patient-specific issues such as the psychosocial impact of prostate cancer, sexual health, disparities in care and outcomes, survivorship and quality of life, and financial toxicity.

Contemporary Concepts in Prostate Cancer showcases articles, podcasts, and video interviews with key opinion leaders in the field to keep you up to date with the latest developments in the prostate oncology space.

Contemporary Concepts in Prostate Cancer

Articles

Patients with prostate cancer commonly have significant depression, highlighting a need for screenings in those with poor social determinants of health, concomitant disability, and advanced disease. 

High Rates of Significant Depression Identified in Prostate Cancer

Results from the phase 2 ODEZA trial comparing patient preference of antiandrogen agents indicates benefits of darolutamide over enzalutamide in terms of certain cognitive functions in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.

Episodic Memory Improves With Darolutamide Vs Enzalutamide in Men With mCRPC

Geriatric patients with prostate cancer did not experience a decline in cognative function regardless of treatment. 

Prostate Cancer Treatment Was Not Associated With Cognitive Decline in Older Men

“These findings highlight the dynamic interplay between both providers and their patients as well as between the latter’s [health literacy] and [shared decision making] that should inform the creation and promulgation of [shared decision making] guidelines, specifically when considering patients with low [health literacy],” wrote David-Dan Nguyen, MPH, and colleagues. 