Novel germline mutations for active surveillance and imaging strategies in prostate cancer. Issue 5 (18th September 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mondschein, Romy; Taylor, Renea; Thorne, Heather; Bolton, Damien
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in urology. Volume 32:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 456
• Page End: 461
• Publication Date: 2022-09-18
• Subjects: active surveillance -- familial prostate cancer -- genetics-lead medicine -- germline mutations; Urology -- Periodicals; Review Literature -- Bibliography; Review Literature -- Periodicals; Male Urogenital Diseases -- Bibliography; Male Urogenital Diseases -- Periodicals; Female Urogenital Diseases -- Bibliography; Female Urogenital Diseases -- Periodicals; Urologic Diseases -- Bibliography; Urologic Diseases -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.6005
• DOI: 10.1097/MOU.0000000000001024
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1473-6586

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose of review: This review highlights the emerging role of genetics-lead medicine (GLM) in prostate cancer. We describe the benefits of GLM integration into prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and management. Imaging techniques enhancing prostate cancer detection are advancing concurrently, facilitating strategic active surveillance protocols for appropriately selected patients. We aim to improve clinician awareness of the role of GLM in current and future practice. Recent findings: We explore recent literature advancing the role of GLM in prostate cancer detection and management, particularly as this coexists with the development of imaging technology. Our current understanding of germline mutations implicated in familial prostate cancer development is summarized. We describe how these developments are being utilized to inform screening, surveillance and the development of novel therapies. We summarize current guidelines and explore factors inhibiting optimal implementation of recommendations in clinical practice. Summary: Integration and further development of genetics-lead medicine in the detection, surveillance and management of prostate cancer will improve clinical outcomes for men at risk of aggressive disease as a result of familial predispositions to prostate cancer. This review summarizes the pertinent developments in the field including improving clinician awareness to facilitate implantation of these strategies into current clinical practice.