Dr. Crawford on Abiraterone Versus Enzalutamide in Prostate Cancer

Video

E. David Crawford, MD, professor of Radiation Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, discusses factors in selecting abiraterone versus enzalutamide for the treatment of patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer.

E. David Crawford, MD, professor of Radiation Oncology, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Denver, discusses factors in selecting treatment with abiraterone acetate (Zytiga) versus enzalutamide (Xtandi) for patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC).

There are several factors that influence this decision, Crawford explains. For example, it depends whether patients have previously received anti-androgen therapies or agents such as ketoconazole. Crawford uses both enzalutamide and abiraterone in clinical practice, as well as studies the results of clinical trials investigating both therapies.

Further research is needed on whether using enzalutamide and abiraterone in combination demonstrates strong efficacy in these patients, Crawford adds.

<<<

View more from 2016 New York GU

Related Videos
Catherine C. Coombs, MD, associate clinical professor, medicine, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Naomi Adjei, MD, MPH, MSEd, gynecologic oncology fellow, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
John M. Kirkwood, MD, Distinguished Service Professor of Medicine, Sandra and Thomas Usher Professor of Medicine, Dermatology & Translational Science, coleader, Melanoma and Skin Cancer Program, Division of Hematology/Oncology, the University of Pittsburgh
Nizar M. Tannir, MD, FACP, professor; Ransom Horne, Jr. Professor for Cancer Research, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology, Division of Cancer Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
William B. Pearse, MD
Daniel Olson, MD
Nan Chen, MD
Robert Dreicer, MD, director, Solid Tumor Oncology, Division of Hematology/Oncology, professor of Medicine and Urology, deputy director, University of Virginia Cancer Center
Akriti Jain, MD
Samer A. Srour, MB ChB, MS