Genetically-informed treatment for advanced and metastatic prostate cancer

Can J Urol. 2019 Oct;26(5 Suppl 2):54-56.

Abstract

The landscape of genetic testing for prostate cancer is rapidly evolving. There is increasing evidence that individuals with germline mutations in DNA-repair genes are more responsive to targeted therapies. Due to potential implications for treatment, these genes should be taken into consideration when determining the scope of genetic testing.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neoplasm Metastasis
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / genetics*
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / pathology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / therapy*