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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

Preliminary Data Released for A Phase II Trial of Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) with Concurrent or Sequential Enzalutamide (Xtandi) in Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (mCRPC)

There will be an abstract presented at the Upcoming (May 31- June 3) American Society of Clinical Oncologist Annual Meeting (ASCO) providing very preliminary data on a clinical trial combing Sipuleucel-T (Provenge) and enzalutamide (Xtandi) in men with metastatic castrate resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). This rational for conducting this trial is the lack of cross [...]

By Malecare|2020-02-04T10:12:06-05:00May 16th, 2014|Advanced Prostate Cancer, ASCO, Clinical Trials, Clinical Trials, Combination Therapy, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, immunotherapy, Provenge, Uncategorized, vaccines, Xtandi|0 Comments

NICE Recommends Xtandi for Men with Prior Zytiga Exposure – Good News for our Brothers and Ammunition to Appeal Step Therapy

There is some really good news for those of us who live in areas where The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends drug approvals. NICE has issued a final draft guidance recommending that men with hormone-relapsed prostate cancer (castrate resistant) that has metastasized and has been treated with docetaxel (chemotherapy) should be [...]

By Malecare|2014-05-09T10:43:23-04:00May 9th, 2014|abiraterone acetate, Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, enzalutamide, step therapy, Uncategorized, United Kingdom - England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales, Xtandi, Zytiga|0 Comments

Xtandi Receives an FDA Review Date for Pre-Chemotherapy Use

It comes without any great surprise, but earlier in the month the FDA announced they were giving the application from Astellas and Medivation for a priority review to extend the indication (FDA approved use) for Xtandi (enzalutamide) capsules for the treatment of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who have not received chemotherapy. The [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:23-04:00May 7th, 2014|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, Enzalutamide (MDV-3100), Uncategorized, Xtandi|0 Comments

Sorting Out Prostate Cancers that Are Resistant to Enzalutamide (Xtandi)

Over the last several years’ prostate cancer treatment options for men with advanced prostate cancer has gone from rags to riches. We now have multiple options for treatment and there is every indication that the number of options will continue to grow. However, we do see that not all men will respond to all treatments. [...]

By Malecare|2017-10-19T10:48:28-04:00April 11th, 2014|Advanced Prostate Cancer, Drugs & Treatments, Enzalutamide (MDV-3100), Research, Uncategorized, Understanding APC, Xtandi|0 Comments