abiraterone

ASCO 2014: Combining Advanced Hormone Therapies (Zytiga & Xtandi) Shows Promise for Men with Advanced Prostate Cancer

In my continuing reports about interesting and pertinent information released at the ASCO 2014 meeting one abstract described a phase 2 trial combining an attack on androgens in metastatic prostate cancer resistant to initial hormone therapy. This proof of concept study showed that combining Enzalutamide (Xtandi) plus abiraterone (Zytiga) drove down testosterone levels and appeared [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:10-04:00June 5th, 2014|2nd line hormone therapy, abiraterone acetate, ADT, Advanced Prostate Cancer, ASCO, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, Combination Therapy, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, Uncategorized, Xtandi, Zytiga|1 Comment

More Issues Raised About Cross-Resistance Between Abiraterone and Enzalutamide

Some of my posts over the last week or two have discussed the issue of the development of cross-resistance of two of our newest treatments for advanced prostate cancer. These drugs are abiraterone (Zytiga) and enzalutamide (Xtandi). Currently, both of them are approved for use after a man has failed chemotherapy with docetaxel. In addition, [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:30-04:00March 13th, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Cross Resistance, enzalutamide, Uncategorized, Understanding APC, Xtandi, Zytiga|0 Comments

Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer- What To Do Next?

Confusion, confusion and more confusion, that is how I would describe the current decision making process for a man with prostate cancer that has become newly castrate resistant. Just a few years ago the decision tree was clear, castrate resistant, immediately on to chemotherapy with docetaxel. Today, in this treatment space, we have a number [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T10:11:58-05:00March 4th, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, General Information, Prostvac, Provenge, Understanding APC, Xtandi, Zytiga|1 Comment

Can Zytiga Be Used In Men Previously Treated With Ketoconazole: A Prospective Phase II Study

Some men with advanced prostate cancer have been given the antifungal treatment Ketoconazole (Keto) as a second line hormone treatment. Like Keto, this newer hormone treatment that is now available, Abiraterone acetate (AA) (Zytiga) works by inhibiting CYP17, the rate-limiting enzyme in androgen biosynthesis. The question being asked, if Keto has failed ,given its similar [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:35-04:00February 14th, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, Drugs & Treatments, ketoconazole, Uncategorized, Zytiga|0 Comments

Xtandi Shows Activity in Men with Prostate Cancer Resistant to Chemotherapy and Zytiga

Since its FDA approval in 2011 FDA abiraterone (Zytiga) has supplanted docetaxel (chemotherapy), other than perhaps Provenge, as preferred first-line treatment for metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer. August 2012 saw the FDA approval of enzalutamide (Xtandi) for the treatment of castrate-resistant prostate cancer after chemotherapy. Researchers performed a retrospective chart review at a large medical oncology [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:35-04:00February 13th, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Chemo Therapy, Chemo Therapy Failure, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, Provenge, Uncategorized, Xtandi, Zytiga|0 Comments

A Statistical Nightmare – Comparing the Efficacy of Zytiga & Xtandi In the Pre-Chemo Setting

Based on the assumption that Enzalutamide (Xtandi) is approved for use in men with castrate resistant metastatic prostate cancer (advanced prostate cancer or mCRPC) who have not had prior chemotherapy, pretty much a foregone conclusion based on the extraordinary phase III Prevail Trial results, including a statistically significant survival advantage of 2.2 months with a [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:49:05-04:00January 23rd, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, Enzalutamide (MDV-3100), MDV3100, Uncategorized, Understanding APC, Xtandi, Zytiga|1 Comment

Commonly Used FDA Approved Treatments for Metastatic Castrate Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

The first line of treatment for advanced prostate cancer is Androgen (male hormone) Deprivation Therapy or ADT. Once the PSA progresses (climbs) while still on ADT and with testosterone levels

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:49:31-04:00September 3rd, 2013|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Alpha Emitting Radio Therapy, Alpharadin (radium-223), Cabazitaxel, Chemo Therapy, Chemo Therapy Failure, Choline C11, Drugs & Treatments, Enzalutamide (MDV-3100), General Information, Hormone Therapy, MDV3100, Uncategorized, Understanding APC, Xofigo, Xtandi, Zytiga|2 Comments

New Approved Drugs Keep Us in the Proverbial Pickle

Over the last year or so we have seen a marked change in the treatment landscape for men with castrate resistant advanced prostate cancer. The FDA has approved sipuleucel-T (Provenge), cabazitaxel (Jevtana) and last week it also approved abiraterone (Zytiga). This changed landscape of multiple treatment options creates new problems, of course good problems. Prostate [...]

By Malecare|2011-05-06T11:30:13-04:00May 6th, 2011|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Cabazitaxel, Chemo Therapy, Chemo Therapy Failure, Drugs & Treatments, General Information, How We Live, On The Horizon, Prostate Ponderings, Provenge, Research, TAK700, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|3 Comments

Key Information About the FDA Approval of Zytiga (Abiraterone Acetate)

The FDA approval of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) for men with advanced prostate cancer defines the men who qualify to receive the drug. To qualify you must have advanced prostate cancer and meet all of the three criteria below: 1- Men who are metastatic. 2- Men who failed hormone therapy also known as castrate resistant or [...]

By Malecare|2011-04-29T11:01:31-04:00April 29th, 2011|2nd line hormone therapy, abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, FDA, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|23 Comments

FDA Approves Zytiga (abiraterone acetate) for Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

The long awaited FDA approval of Zytiga (abiraterone acetate), a once-daily oral agent, for the treatment of castration-resistant, metastatic prostate cancer following docetaxel chemotherapy has happened! Malecare celebrates this approval as it celebrates the significant numbers of new drug approvals we have had over the last year and one half. The approval of Zytiga represents [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T08:52:53-05:00April 29th, 2011|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Advocacy, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, DOD, Drugs & Treatments, FDA, General Information, Hormone Therapy, Uncategorized, Understanding APC|10 Comments