Vigilancia activa en cáncer de próstata en un grupo de pacientes asistidos en el Centro Docente Asociado de Oncología Médica Rivera: Cooperativa Médica de Rivera (COMERI) / Active surveillance in prostate cancer in a group of patients assisted at the Rivera Associated Teaching Center for Medical Oncology: Rivera Medical Cooperative (COMERI) / Vigilância ativa do câncer de próstata em um grupo de pacientes atendidos no Rivera Associated Teaching Center for Medical Oncology: Rivera Medical Cooperative (COMERI)

Introducción: En Uruguay el cáncer de próstata ocupa el primer lugar en incidencia y el tercer lugar en mortalidad en el hombre. La mayoría de estos cánceres se diagnostican en estadios precoces. Hoy en día, para pacientes con adenocarcinoma de muy bajo riesgo, bajo riesgo o riesgo intermedio favorable, la vigilancia activa es una opción adecuada. Objetivos: Describir una población de pacientes con cáncer de próstata de muy bajo riesgo, bajo riesgo o riesgo intermedio favorable, en vigilancia activa en COMERI. Material y métodos: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, retrospectivo. Se incluyeron pacientes con cáncer de próstata de muy bajo riesgo, bajo riesgo o riesgo intermedio favorable, tratados entre 2010 y 2018 en COMERI. Se recopilaron datos en el sistema de registro clínico electrónico. Resultados: Se incluyeron 33 pacientes, la mediana de edad al diagnóstico fue de 74 años. Todos los pacientes fueron sometidos a controles clínicos y determinación de PSA cada 3 meses. El tacto rectal se realizó en forma anual. El tiempo mediano de vigilancia activa fue de 33 meses. Durante el seguimiento, se observaron pocas variaciones en los valores de PSA. El 21% de los pacientes fue sometido a una nueva biopsia durante el seguimiento activo, y en todos los casos, el Gleason se mantuvo incambiado. Ningún paciente abandonó la modalidad de vigilancia activa. Conclusión: En nuestro entorno, la vigilancia activa se considera una opción terapéutica válida para pacientes altamente seleccionados con cáncer de próstata de muy bajo riesgo, bajo riesgo o riesgo intermedio favorable, y es bien aceptada por ellos.

Introduction: In Uruguay, prostate cancer ranks first in incidence and third in mortality among men. The majority of these cancers are diagnosed at early stages. Nowadays, active surveillance is an appropriate option for patients with adenocarcinoma of very low risk, low risk, or favorable intermediate risk. Objectives: To describe a population of patients with prostate cancer of very low risk, low risk, or favorable intermediate risk under active surveillance at COMERI. Materials and Methods: Descriptive, observational, retrospective study. Patients with prostate cancer of very low risk, low risk, or favorable intermediate risk treated between 2010 and 2018 at COMERI were included. Data were collected from the electronic clinical registry system. Results: Thirty-three patients were included, with a median age at diagnosis of 74 years. All patients underwent clinical monitoring and PSA determination every 3 months. Digital rectal examination was performed annually. The median time of active surveillance was 33 months. During follow-up, there were few variations in PSA values. 21% of patients underwent a repeat biopsy during active surveillance, and in all cases, the Gleason score remained unchanged. No patient discontinued active surveillance. Conclusion: In our setting, active surveillance is considered a valid therapeutic option for highly selected patients with prostate cancer of very low risk, low risk, or favorable intermediate risk, and it is well accepted by them.

Introdução: No Uruguai, o câncer de próstata ocupa o primeiro lugar em incidência e o terceiro lugar em mortalidade entre os homens. A maioria desses cânceres é diagnosticada em estágios precoces. Atualmente, para pacientes com adenocarcinoma de risco muito baixo, baixo risco ou risco intermediário favorável, a vigilância ativa é uma opção adequada. Objetivos: Descrever uma população de pacientes com câncer de próstata de risco muito baixo, baixo risco ou risco intermediário favorável sob vigilância ativa em COMERI. Material e métodos: Estudo descritivo, observacional, retrospectivo. Foram incluídos pacientes com câncer de próstata de risco muito baixo, baixo risco ou risco intermediário favorável, tratados entre 2010 e 2018 em COMERI. Os dados foram coletados no sistema de registro clínico eletrônico. Resultados: Foram incluídos 33 pacientes, com mediana de idade no diagnóstico de 74 anos. Todos os pacientes foram submetidos a controles clínicos e determinação de PSA a cada 3 meses. O toque retal foi realizado anualmente. O tempo médio de vigilância ativa foi de 33 meses. Durante o acompanhamento, houve poucas variações nos valores de PSA. 21% dos pacientes foram submetidos a uma nova biópsia durante a vigilância ativa, e em todos os casos, o Gleason permaneceu inalterado. Nenhum paciente abandonou a modalidade de vigilância ativa. Conclusão: Em nosso ambiente, a vigilância ativa é considerada uma opção terapêutica válida para pacientes altamente selecionados com câncer de próstata de risco muito baixo, baixo risco ou risco intermediário favorável, e é bem aceita por eles.

Use of nanoparticles in animal models for prostate cancer treatment: a systematic review

Purpose: To conduct a systematic review of nanoparticles' use in the treatment of prostate cancer in animals. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in the databases PubMed, Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), Cochrane Library, and EMBASE, and the descriptors were chosen based on terms indexed in Health Sciences Descriptors (DeCS)/Medical Subject Headings (MESH), which are: nanoparticles, nanomedicine, and prostate cancer. The systematic review protocol was registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) with ID CRD42021271008. Results: A total of 3,897 articles was chosen; after reading the inclusion and exclusion criteria, six scientific articles with themes involving nanoparticles carrying medications were reached. Among the nanoparticles found, there were carboxymethylcellulose polymer, micellar casein nanoparticles, liquid crystal nanoparticles, serum albumin nanoparticles, and poly(ethylene glycol)-block-polylactide (mPEG-PLA) conjugated nanoparticles encapsulating cabazitaxel, docetaxel, and flutamide, which were nanoparticles used to treat prostate cancer in animals. Conclusions: Through using nanoparticles to encapsulate medications for treating prostate cancer in animals, studies show a decrease in weight and tumor reduction, with nanoparticles resulting in greater survival time than free medications. The improved permeability and retention effect of nanoparticles in the bloodstream contribute to their effectiveness.

Circulating tumor cells in the diagnosis and treatment of early and advanced prostate cancer / 中华男科学杂志

Circulating tumor cells (CTC) are tumor cells that escape from the primary or metastatic tumor into the circulatory system, and closely related to cancer metastasis. Since the samples can be obtained through simple and minimally invasive blood sampling operations, CTCs have a great clinical potential. PCa is one of the most common malignant tumors in men. In recent years, many scholars have conducted studies as to whether CTC technology can be used for the diagnosis and treatment of PCa, as well as for more accurate prediction of the risk of progression. This article summarizes the advances in researches relating CTC technology and the diagnosis and treatment of PCa. CTC detection has been developed from simple counting to phenotypic classification, and even to its combination with the determination of the expressions of specific genes (such as AR, AR-V7, etc.) and single-cell sequencing. Some reports showed that CTC technology has a certain significance in the early diagnosis of PCa, but its main value is demonstrated in drug sensitivity and prognosis evaluation in the late stage of the malignancy. The standardized detection methods and reference values of CTCs in PCa will be important research orientations in the near future.

Lugar de residencia y grado de marginación como factores pronóstico de supervivencia al cáncer de próstata en Veracruz, México / Place of residence and social marginalization as prognostic factors for prostate cancer survival in Veracruz, Mexico

Resumen Objetivos: Determinar si el lugar de residencia y el grado de marginación se encuentran asociados a la supervivencia al cáncer de próstata. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron a todos los pacientes diagnosticados con cáncer de próstata (CP) en el periodo 2013-2017 en un hospital de tercer nivel de atención de Veracruz, México. Los casos expuestos fueron los pacientes que habitualmente residían en zonas rurales, los no expuestos fueron los de zonas urbanas. Se recolectaron variables según características clínico epidemiológicas e histopatológicas. Para medir la supervivencia se utilizó el método de Kaplan Meier y la prueba de Log Rank. Los factores pronósticos fueron determinados calculando hazard ratio ajustado (HRa) en un análisis multivariado mediante el método de riesgos proporcionales de Cox. Resultados: Se analizaron 186 casos de CP. La supervivencia global a 5 años fue de 48,3%. Los hombres que residían en zonas urbanas tuvieron una probabilidad de supervivencia mayor que quienes residían en zonas rurales (HRa 1,67; IC 95%: 1,16-2,41). Asimismo, las personas que vivían en lugares catalogados como zonas de baja marginación tuvieron una mayor probabilidad de supervivencia que quienes vivían en zonas de alta marginación (HRa 2,32; IC 95%: 1,47-3,66). Conclusiones: El lugar de residencia rural se identificó como un factor de mal pronóstico para la supervivencia de pacientes con CP independientemente de otras variables sociodemográficas y clínicas; los pacientes que vivían en lugares con grados de marginación más elevados tuvieron un pronóstico desfavorable de supervivencia.

ABSTRACT Objectives: To determine if the place of residence and the level of social marginalization are associated with prostate cancer survival. Materials and methods: All patients diagnosed with prostate cancer (PC) in the period from 2013 to 2017 in a tertiary healthcare hospital in Veracruz, Mexico were included. Patients resided in rural and urban areas. Variables were collected according to clinical-epidemiological and histopathological characteristics. The Kaplan Meier method and the Log Rank test were used to measure survival. Prognostic factors were determined by calculating the adjusted hazard ratio (HRa) in a multivariate analysis using the Cox proportional risk method. Results: A total of 186 PC cases were analyzed. Overall, after 5 years, 48.3% of the patients survived. Men living in urban areas had a higher probability of survival than those living in rural areas (HRa 1.67, 95% CI 1.16-2.41). Similarly, people living in areas classified as low- marginalization zones had a higher probability of survival than those living in areas with a high level of social marginalization (HRa 2.32, 95% CI 1.47-3.66). Conclusions: To reside in a rural place was identified as a negative prognostic factor for the survival of patients with PC regardless of other sociodemographic and clinical variables; patients living in high-marginalization places had an unfavorable survival prognosis.

Clinical and surgical assistance in prostate cancer during the COVID-19 Pandemic: implementation of assistance protocols

ABSTRACT Purpose: Propose an approach of prostate cancer (PCa) patients during COVID-19 pandemic. Material and Methods: We conducted a review of current literature related to surgical and clinical management of patients during COVID-19 crisis paying special attention to oncological ones and especially those suffering from PCa. Based on these publications and current urological guidelines, a manual to manage PCa patients is suggested. Results: Patients suffering from cancer are likely to develop serious complications from COVID-19 disease together with an increased risk of postoperative morbidity and mortality. Therefore, the management of oncological patients should be taken into special consideration and most of the treatments postponed. In case the procedure is not deferrable, it should be adapted to the current situation. While the shortest radiotherapy (RT) regimens should be applied, surgical procedures must undergo the following recommendations proposed by main surgical associations. PCa prognosis is generally favourable and therefore one can safely delay most of the biopsies up to 6 months without interfering with survival outcomes in the vast majority of cases. In the same way, most of the localised PCa patients are suitable for active surveillance (AS) or hormonal therapy until local definitive treatment could be reconsidered. In metastatic as well as castration resistant PCa stages, adding androgen receptor targeted agents (abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide or enzalutamide) to androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) could be considered in high risk patients. On the contrary, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and Radium-223 must be avoided with regard to the consequence of hematologic toxicity and risk of COVID-19 infection because of immunodepression. Conclusions: Most of the biopsies should be delayed while AS is advised in those patients with low risk PCa. ADT allows us to defer definitive local treatment in many cases of intermediate and high risk PCa. In regard to metastatic and castration resistant PCa, combination therapies with abiraterone, apalutamide, darolutamide or enzalutamide could be considered. Chemotherapy, Radium-223 and immunotherapy are discouraged.

Validación para utilización en Colombia de la escala EORTC QLQ C-30 para evaluación de la calidad de vida de los pacientes con cáncer / Validation of the EORTC QLQ C-30 scale for evaluating the quality of life of patients with cancer in colombia

Resumen Objetivo: Validar la versión colombiana de la escala EORTC QLQ C-30 para medir calidad de vida en pacientes con diagnóstico de cáncer en Colombia. Métodos: La validez de la escala se determinó usando métodos de análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio. Adicionalmente, para medir la validez de criterio concurrente se utilizaron análisis de correlación entre dominios de las escalas EORTC QLQ C-30 y FACIT-G. Para evaluar la confiabilidad se efectuaron tanto análisis de consistencia interna (se usaron coeficientes Alfa de Cronbach, Omega de McDonald y GLB) como análisis de medidas repetidas (confiabilidad test-retest). Resultados: En el estudio se incluyó un total de 486 pacientes ubicados en el Instituto Nacional de Cancerología. El modelo estándar de 14 dominios y una solución empírica con cinco dominios (físico, psicológico, debilidad, socioeconómico y puntaje global) demostraron tener una adecuada representatividad del constructo. La correlación entre dominios del EORTC QLQ C-30 y del FACT-G mostró valores bajos en el dominio relacionado con funcionamiento social. La correlación entre medidas repetidas tuvo valores de correlación-concordancia entre 0,51 y 0,8; los límites de acuerdo de Bland y Altman estuvieron entre -38 y 43 alrededor de un valor esperado de cero. Los valores de Alfa de Cronbach, GLB y Omega de McDonald tuvieron valores de 0,94 - 0,96 y 0,93 respectivamente. Conclusión: La escala EORTC QLQ C-30 es un instrumento válido y confiable para medir calidad de vida en pacientes con cáncer en Colombia.

Abstract Objective: To validate the Colombian version of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire for measuring the quality of life in patients with cancer in Colombia. Methods: The validity of the questionnaire was evaluated using exploratory and confirmatory analyses. In addition, correlation between domains of EORTC QLQ-C30 and FACT-G was used to measure concurrent validity. For measuring reliability, internal consistency analyses (Cronbach Alpha, McDonald's Omega and GLB coefficients) and repeated measures analyses were performed. Results: A total of 486 patients recruited at the National Cancer Institute (Instituto Nacional de Cancerología), in Colombia, were included in the study. Both, the standard model (14 domains) and an empirical solution having 5 domains (Physical, Psychological, Weakness, Socioeconomic and Global Score) showed to be adequate for representing the construct. The correlation between domains of FACT-G and EORTC QLQ-C30 showed low values in the domains related with social functioning. The correlation between repeated measures had values of correlation-concordance between 0.51 and 0.8; the limits of agreement of Bland and Altman scored between -38 and 43 around an expected value of 0. The values of Cronbach's Alpha, GLB and McDonald's Omega had values of 0.94 - 0.96 and 0.93, respectively. Conclusion: The EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire is a valid and reliable tool for measuring the quality of life of patients with cancer in Colombia.

Associação de variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas com os tempos para início do tratamento do câncer de próstata / Association of sociodemographic and clinical variables with time to start prostate cancer treatment

Resumo Disparidades na atenção ao câncer de próstata têm sido reveladas e associadas a fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos, os quais determinam os tempos para diagnóstico e início do tratamento. O objetivo deste artigo é avaliar a associação de variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas com os tempos para o início do tratamento do câncer de próstata. Estudo de coorte longitudinal prospectivo utilizando dados secundários, cuja população é de homens com câncer de próstata atendidos nos períodos de 2010-2011 e 2013-2014 no Hospital Santa Rita de Cássia, Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil. A população do estudo foi de 1.388 homens, do total, os com idade inferior a 70 anos (OR = 1,85; IC = 1,49-2,31), não brancos (OR = 1,30; IC = 1,00-1,70), com menos de oito anos de estudo (OR = 1,52; IC = 1,06-2,17) e encaminhados pelos serviços do Sistema Único de Saúde (OR = 2,52; IC = 1,84-3,46) apresentaram maior risco de atraso no tratamento. Da mesma forma, quanto menor o escore de Gleason (OR = 1,78; IC = 1,37-2,32) e os níveis de Antígeno Prostático Específico (OR = 2,71; IC = 2,07-3,54) maior a probabilidade de atraso para iniciar o tratamento. Portanto, as características sociodemográficas e clínicas exerceram uma forte influência no acesso ao tratamento do câncer de próstata.

Abstract Introduction: Disparities in prostate cancer care have been evidenced and associated with sociodemographic and clinical factors, which establish the time for diagnosis and initiation of treatment. Objective: To evaluate the association of sociodemographic and clinical variables with the onset of prostate cancer treatment. Methods: This is a prospective longitudinal cohort study with secondary data with a population of men with prostate cancer attended in the periods 2010-2011 and 2013-2014 at the Santa Rita de Cássia Hospital in Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brazil. Results: The study population consisted of 1,388 men. Of the total, those younger than 70 years (OR = 1.85; CI = 1.49-2.31), nonwhite (OR = 1.30; CI = 1.00-1.70), less than 8 years of schooling (OR = 1.52; CI = 1.06-2.17) and referred by the Unified Health System services (OR = 2.52; CI = 1.84-3.46) were more likely to have a delayed treatment. Similarly, the lower the Gleason score (OR = 1.78; CI = 1.37-2.32) and Prostate-Specific Antigens levels (OR = 2.71; CI = 2.07-3.54), the greater the likelihood of delay for the onset of treatment. Conclusion: Therefore, sociodemographic and clinical characteristics exerted a strong influence on the access to prostate cancer treatment.

Second brazilian consensus on the treatment of advanced prostate cancer: a SBOC-SBU-SBRT panel review

ABSTRACT Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer and the fifth leading cause of cancer deaths. In Brazil, it is likewise the second most common cancer among men, second only to non-melanoma skin cancers. The aim of this consensus is to align different opinions and interpretations of the medical literature in a practical and patient-oriented approach. The first Brazilian Consensus on the Treatment of Advanced Prostate Cancer was published in 2017, with the goal of reducing the heterogeneity of therapeutic conduct in Brazilian patients with metastatic prostate cancer. We acknowledge that in Brazil the incorporation of different technologies is a big challenge, especially in the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS), which allows for the disparity in the options available to patients treated in different institutions. In order to update the recommendations and to make them objective and easily accessible, once more a panel of specialists was formed in order to discuss and elaborate a new Brazilian Consensus on Advanced Prostate Cancer. This Consensus was written through a joint initiative of the Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology (SBOC) and the Brazilian Society of Urology (SBU) to support the clinical decisions of physicians and other health professionals involved in the care of patients with prostate cancer.

Diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y toxicidad por quimioterapia en adultos mayores con cáncer prostático / Type 2 Diabetes mellitus and chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with prostate cancer

Introducción: Siendo el cáncer prostático una neoplasia prevalente, el envejecimiento es un factor para la toxicidad quimioterapéutica, adicionalmente puede incrementarse por enfermedades crónicas, destacando la diabetes. A pesar de estos conocimientos, no hay estudios que evalúen la asociación entre la diabetes y el riesgo de toxicidad quimioterapéutica en estos pacientes. Objetivo: Determinar la asociación entre Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 y riesgo de toxicidad por quimioterapia en adultos mayores con cáncer prostático del Servicio de Geriatría del Centro Médico Naval del Perú. Material y métodos: Estudio analítico de cohorte retrospectiva, análisis secundario de una base de datos. Se evaluaron los efectos adversos de quimioterapia y factores asociados de 161 marinos retirados con cáncer prostático entre 2013 y 2015. Se construyó un modelo de regresión de Cox sobre la toxicidad ajustado por el antecedente de diabetes, edad, antecedentes patológicos, antecedentes de consumo de tabaco, circunferencia de pantorrilla, actividad física, dependencia para ABVD, caídas, polifarmacia, fragilidad y vulnerabilidad. Resultados: El 23.6 por ciento presentó diabetes. La prevalencia de fragilidad fue del 39.7 por ciento y de vulnerabilidad, de 24.2 por ciento(G8) y 26.71 por ciento (VES-13). Los efectos adversos frecuentes fueron gastrointestinales (13.04 por ciento) y hematológicos (8.07 por ciento). Mediante el modelo de regresión ajustado, el antecedente de Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2, 3 o más antecedentes patológicos, antecedente de consumo de tabaco, circunferencia de pantorrilla, actividad física, dependencia de ABVD, caídas, polifarmacia, vulnerabilidad y fragilidad presentaron asociación significativa. Conclusiones: El antecedente de Diabetes Mellitus tipo 2 es un factor predictivo para el riesgo de toxicidad por quimioterapia en adultos mayores con cáncer prostático(AU)

Introduction: Prostate cancer is considered a predominant type of neoplasia and aging is a factor for chemotherapeutic toxicity, which can increase due to chronic diseases, particularly diabetes. Despite all this knowledge, there are no studies to evaluate the association between diabetes and the risk of chemotherapeutic toxicity in these patients. Objective: To determine the association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and the risk of chemotherapy toxicity in in older adults with prostate cancer in the Geriatric Service of the Peruvian Naval Medical Center. Material and methods: Analytical retrospective cohort study and secondary database analysis. The adverse effects of chemotherapy and the associated factors of 161 retired sailors with prostate cancer were evaluated between 2013 and 2015. Cox Regression Model for Adjusted Toxicity was constructed for antecedents of diabetes, age, pathological antecedents, smoking antecedents, calf circumference, physical activity, dependence on ABVD, falls, polypharmacy, fragility, and vulnerability. Results: The 23.6 percent of patients had diabetes. The prevalence of fragility was 39.7 percent and the one of vulnerability was 24.2 percent (G8) and 26.71 percent (VES-13). The frequent adverse effects were: gastrointestinal (13.04 percent) and hematological (8.07 percent). The most significant associations by adjusted regression model were the antecedent of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, 3 or more pathological antecedents, smoking antecedents, calf circumference, physical activity, dependence on ABVD, falls, polypharmacy, fragility, and vulnerability. Conclusions: The antecedent of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is a predictive factor for the risk of chemotherapy toxicity in older adults with prostate cancer(AU)

Cáncer de próstata: actualización / Câncer de próstata: atualização / Prostate cancer: update

Introducción: en Cuba el cáncer de próstata es la primera causa de muerte por cáncer en hombres. Objetivo: sistematizar las bases teóricas esenciales que sustenten la autopreparación del estudiante de medicina y al médico general para su participación en la prevención, diagnóstico precoz y manejo del paciente con cáncer de próstata. Método: en la Facultad de Medicina de Guantánamo, entre septiembre y diciembre de 2018; se hizo una búsqueda en las bases de datos electrónicas a través del metabuscador Google Scholar. Resultados: se elaboró una monografía sobre las consideraciones actuales sobre el cáncer d próstata al nivel de los estudiantes de medicina y del médico general que contuvo los siguientes núcleos de conocimientos: definición, fisiopatología, etiología, diagnóstico y tratamiento. Conclusiones: la expresión clínica de este cáncer es diversa y aún no se cuenta con biomarcadores precisos para su diagnóstico, lo que hace ineludible la habilitación de los médicos generales para contribuir con eficiencia en su prevención y diagnóstico clínico precoz en función de asegurar al paciente una mayor posibilidad de cura y supervivencia(AU)

Introduction: in Cuba, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men. Objective: systematize the essential theoretical bases that sustain the self-preparation of the medical student and the general practitioner for their participation in the prevention, early diagnosis and management of the patient with prostate cancer. Method: in the Faculty of Medicine of Guantánamo, between September and December 2018; a search was made in the electronic databases through the Google Scholar metasearch engine. Results: a monograph was prepared on the current considerations on prostate cancer at the level of medical students and general practitioner that contained the following nuclei of knowledge: definition, pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Conclusions: the clinical expression of this cancer is diverse and precise biomarkers are not yet available for its diagnosis, which makes it essential for general practitioners to be able to contribute efficiently to its prevention and early clinical diagnosis in order to ensure the patient a greater chance of cure and survival(AU)

Introdução: em Cuba, o câncer de próstata é a principal causa de morte por câncer em homens. Objetivo: sistematizar as bases teóricas essenciais que sustentam a autopreparação do estudante de medicina e do clínico geral para sua participação na prevenção, diagnóstico precoce e manejo do paciente com câncer de próstata. Método: na Faculdade de Medicina de Guantánamo, entre setembro e dezembro de 2018; foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados eletrônicas por meio do mecanismo de metabusca do Google Acadêmico. Resultados: elaborouse uma monografia sobre as atuais considerações sobre o câncer de próstata em nível de estudantes de medicina e clínico geral que continha os seguintes núcleos de conhecimento: definição, fisiopatologia, etiologia, diagnóstico e tratamento. Conclusões: A expressão clínica desse tipo de câncer é diversa e ainda não tem biomarcadores precisos para o diagnóstico, o que torna inevitável permitindo que clínicos gerais para contribuir de forma eficaz na prevenção e no diagnóstico clínico precoce em termos de assegurar ao paciente um maior chance de cura e sobrevivência(AU)

Impact of 68GA-PSMA PET / CT on treatment of patients with recurrent / metastatic high risk prostate cancer - a multicenter study

ABSTRACT Purpose: The purpose of our study was to evaluate the clinical impact of 68Ga-PSMA PET / CT in the setting of biochemical recurrence of prostate cancer. Materials and Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 125 prostate cancer patients submitted to the 68Ga-PSMA PET / CT due to biochemical recurrence. The parameters age, Gleason score, PSA levels, and the highest SUVmax were correlated to potential treatment changes. The highest SUVmax values were correlated with age and Gleason score. The median follow-up time was 24 months. Results: 68Ga-PSMA PET / CT led to a treatment change in 66 / 104 (63.4%) patients (twenty-one patients were lost to follow-up). There was a significant change of treatment plan in patients with a higher Gleason score (P = 0.0233), higher SUVmax (p = 0.0306) and higher PSA levels (P < 0.0001; median PSA = 2.55 ng / mL). Conclusion: 68Ga-PSMA PET / CT in prostate cancer patients with biochemical recurrence has a high impact in patient management.

Minimal residual disease in prostate cancer patients after primary treatment: theoretical considerations, evidence and possible use in clinical management

Minimal residual disease is that not detected by conventional imaging studies and clinically the patient remains disease free. However, with time these dormant cells will awaken and disease progression occurs, resulting in clinically and radiological detectable metastatic disease. This review addresses the concept of tumor cell dissemination from the primary tumor, the micrometastatic niche and tumor cell survival and finally the clinical utility of detecting and characterizing these tumor cells in order to guide management decisions in treating patients with prostate cancer.

Conductas de autocuidado y salud del hombre: el cáncer de próstata como ejemplo / Self-care behavior and mens's health: prostate cancer as an example

El presente artículo tiene como objetivo discutir los factores psicosociales relacionados con el autocuidado orientado a la prevención del cáncer de próstata, su tratamiento y su post-tratamiento, a través de una revisión integrativa de la literatura. El autocuidado presupone un conjunto de actividades aprendidas y orientadas al cuidado de la salud, en las cuales el individuo desempeña un papel activo y responsable relativo a su vida, su bienestar y su salud. Se ha buscado conocer y comprender aspectos psicológicos y comportamentales de los hombres sobre su salud, en la prevención y en las diferentes fases de la enfermedad (diagnóstico, tratamiento y post-tratamiento) presentados en la literatura sobre el cáncer de próstata. Para finalizar, se ha realizado una reflexión sobre la importancia del conocimiento del cáncer de próstata en las diferentes fases de la enfermedad, debido al impacto de esta condición en el público masculino, fundamentalmente, por los problemas relacionados con la vida sexual. Así mismo, se han relevado las intervenciones psicosociales y educativas realizadas por los profesionales de la salud, principalmente psicólogos, para auxiliar en el desarrollo de nuevos estándares de comportamiento y actitudes relacionadas al autocuidado.

This article aimed to discuss the psychosocial factors related to self-care focused on prostate cancer prevention, its treatment and post-treatment, by means of an integrative literature review. Self-care entails a set of activities learnt and oriented towards health care, where individuals play an active and responsible role in their life, well-being and health. This article sought to know and understand men's psychological and behavioral aspects about their health, during the prevention and different phases of the disease (diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment) presented in literature about prostate cancer. Finally, there was a reflection on the importance of knowledge about prostate cancer during the different stages of the disease due to the impact of this condition among men, especially in their sexual life. Furthermore, psychosocial and educational interventions performed by health professionals, mainly psychologists, emerged as means to assist in the development of new behavioral patterns and attitudes related to self-care.

Improving adenoviral vectors and strategies for prostate cancer gene therapy

Gene therapy has been evaluated for the treatment of prostate cancer and includes the application of adenoviral vectors encoding a suicide gene or oncolytic adenoviruses that may be armed with a functional transgene. In parallel, versions of adenoviral vector expressing the p53 gene (Ad-p53) have been tested as treatments for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma and non-small cell lung cancer. Although Ad-p53 gene therapy has yielded some interesting results when applied to prostate cancer, it has not been widely explored, perhaps due to current limitations of the approach. To achieve better functionality, improvements in the gene transfer system and the therapeutic regimen may be required. We have developed adenoviral vectors whose transgene expression is controlled by a p53-responsive promoter, which creates a positive feedback mechanism when used to drive the expression of p53. Together with improvements that permit efficient transduction, this new approach was more effective than the use of traditional versions of Ad-p53 in killing prostate cancer cell lines and inhibiting tumor progression. Even so, gene therapy is not expected to replace traditional chemotherapy but should complement the standard of care. In fact, chemotherapy has been shown to assist in viral transduction and transgene expression. The cooperation between gene therapy and chemotherapy is expected to effectively kill tumor cells while permitting the use of reduced chemotherapy drug concentrations and, thus, lowering side effects. Therefore, the combination of gene therapy and chemotherapy may prove essential for the success of both approaches.

Prostate cancer in renal transplant recipients

ABSTRACT As patients with end-stage renal disease are receiving renal allografts at older ages, the number of male renal transplant recipients (RTRs) being diagnosed with prostate cancer (CaP) is increasing. Historically, the literature regarding the management of CaP in RTR's is limited to case reports and small case series. To date, there are no standardized guidelines for screening or management of CaP in these complex patients. To better understand the unique characteristics of CaP in the renal transplant population, we performed a literature review of PubMed, without date limitations, using a combination of search terms including prostate cancer, end stage renal disease, renal transplantation, prostate cancer screening, prostate specific antigen kinetics, immuno-suppression, prostatectomy, and radiation therapy. Of special note, teams facilitating the care of these complex patients must carefully and meticulously consider the altered anatomy for surgical and radiotherapeutic planning. Active surveillance, though gaining popularity in the general low risk prostate cancer population, needs further study in this group, as does the management of advance disease. This review provides a comprehensive and contemporary understanding of the incidence, screening measures, risk stratification, and treatment options for CaP in RTRs.

Impact of local treatment on overall survival of patients with metastatic prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT Context Currently, standard treatment of metastatic prostatic cancer (MPCa) is androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT). Recent studies suggested that local treatment of MPCa is related to increase of survival of those patients, as observed in other tumors. Objective To evaluate the impact of local treatment on overall survival and cancer specific survival in 3 and 5 years in patients with MPCa. Materials and Methods Systematic review and meta-analysis of population studies published at PubMed, Scielo, Lilacs, Cochrane and EMBASE databases until June 2016. Several large cohorts and Post-Roc studies were included, that evaluated patients with MPCa submitted to local treatment (LT) using radiotherapy (RDT), surgery (RP) or brachytherapy (BCT) or not submitted to local treatment (NLT). Results 34.338 patients were analyzed in six included papers, 31.653 submitted to NLT and 2.685 to LT. Overall survival in three years was significantly higher in patients submitted to LT versus NLT (64.2% vs. 44.5%; RD 0.19, 95% CI, 0.17-0.21; p<0.00001; I2=0%), as well as in five years (51.9% vs. 23.6%; RD 0.30, 95% CI, 0.11-0.49; p<0.00001; I2=97%). Sensitive analysis according to type of local treatment showed that surgery (78.2% and 45.0%; RD 0.31, 95% CI, 0.26-0.35; p<0.00001; I2=50%) and radiotherapy (60.4% and 44.5%; RD 0.17, 95% CI, 0.12-0.22; p<0.00001; I2=67%) presented better outcomes. Conclusion LT using RDT, RP or BCT seems to significantly improve overall survival and cancer-specific survival of patients with metastatic prostatic cancer. Prospective and randomized studies must be performed in order to confirm our results.