2024
A phase III randomized trial of eribulin (E) with gemcitabine (G) vs standard of care (SOC) for patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) refractory to or ineligible for PD/PDL1 antibody (Ab): SWOG S1937 updated design.
Sadeghi S, Plets M, Lara P, Tangen C, Berg S, Brown J, Bangs R, Nakagawa D, Daneshmand S, Ian M. Jr., Flaig T, Petrylak D, Lerner S. A phase III randomized trial of eribulin (E) with gemcitabine (G) vs standard of care (SOC) for patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial carcinoma (mUC) refractory to or ineligible for PD/PDL1 antibody (Ab): SWOG S1937 updated design. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2024, 42: tps4617-tps4617. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2024.42.16_suppl.tps4617.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchProgression free survivalMetastatic urothelial carcinomaMedian progression free survivalStandard of careOverall survivalEnfortumab vedotinSacituzumab govitecanFree survivalCisplatin-ineligible metastatic urothelial carcinomaPhase III randomized trialMedian overall survivalStudies of eribulinEndpoint of OSFGFR alterationsLiver metastasesSystemic therapyEligible ptsUrothelial carcinomaPrimary endpointGenitourinary cancersTreatment changesEribulinResponse rateActivity of EORR
2023
Primary analysis of TROPHY-U-01 cohort 2, a phase 2 study of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in platinum (PT)-ineligible patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) that progressed after prior checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy.
Petrylak D, Tagawa S, Jain R, Bupathi M, Balar A, Rezazadeh A, George S, Palmbos P, Nordquist L, Davis N, Ramamurthy C, Sternberg C, Loriot Y, Agarwal N, Park C, Tonelli J, Vance M, Zhou H, Grivas P. Primary analysis of TROPHY-U-01 cohort 2, a phase 2 study of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in platinum (PT)-ineligible patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) that progressed after prior checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: 520-520. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.6_suppl.520.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTreatment-related adverse eventsMetastatic urothelial cancerObjective response rateProgression-free survivalDuration of responseManageable safety profilePrior anticancer therapyMedian overall survivalCPI therapySacituzumab govitecanOverall survivalCentral reviewMedian timeSafety profileTreatment optionsCohort 2Primary analysisResponse rateAnti-Trop-2 antibodyMedian DORMedian progression-free survivalAccelerated FDA approvalCheckpoint inhibitor therapyECOG PS 0ECOG PS 1Updated outcomes in TROPHY-U-01 cohort 1, a phase 2 study of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) that progressed after platinum (PT)-based chemotherapy and a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI).
Tagawa S, Balar A, Petrylak D, Rezazadeh A, Loriot Y, Flechon A, Jain R, Agarwal N, Bupathi M, Barthelemy P, Beuzeboc P, Palmbos P, Kyriakopoulos C, Pouessel D, Sternberg C, Tonelli J, Sierecki M, Zhou H, Grivas P. Updated outcomes in TROPHY-U-01 cohort 1, a phase 2 study of sacituzumab govitecan (SG) in patients (pts) with metastatic urothelial cancer (mUC) that progressed after platinum (PT)-based chemotherapy and a checkpoint inhibitor (CPI). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2023, 41: 526-526. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2023.41.6_suppl.526.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic urothelial cancerTreatment-related adverse eventsObjective response rateProgression-free survivalDuration of responseClinical benefit ratePhase 2 studyCheckpoint inhibitorsSacituzumab govitecanOverall survivalPrior therapyCentral reviewResponse rateAnti-Trop-2 antibodyAccelerated FDA approvalECOG PS 0Last prior therapyTreatment-related deathsKey secondary endpointNew safety signalsFebrile neutropeniaOS ratesData cutoffPrimary endpointRECIST 1.1
2022
Efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in metastatic urothelial carcinoma: results from KEYNOTE-045 and KEYNOTE-052 after up to 5 years of follow-up ☆
Balar A, Castellano D, Grivas P, Vaughn D, Powles T, Vuky J, Fradet Y, Lee J, Fong L, Vogelzang N, Climent M, Necchi A, Petrylak D, Plimack E, Xu J, Imai K, Moreno B, Bellmunt J, de Wit R, O’Donnell P. Efficacy and safety of pembrolizumab in metastatic urothelial carcinoma: results from KEYNOTE-045 and KEYNOTE-052 after up to 5 years of follow-up ☆. Annals Of Oncology 2022, 34: 289-299. PMID: 36494006, DOI: 10.1016/j.annonc.2022.11.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMetastatic urothelial carcinomaBlinded independent central reviewCisplatin-ineligible patientsObjective response rateRECIST version 1.1Years of followUrothelial carcinomaKEYNOTE-045KEYNOTE-052Primary endpointMost treatment-related adverse eventsResponse rateSurvival rateConfirmed objective response rateTreatment-related adverse eventsProgression-free survival ratesFurther safety concernsPlatinum-containing chemotherapyFirst-line therapyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsNew safety signalsProgression-free survivalDurability of responseFirst-line pembrolizumabOverall survival rate
2021
CheckMate 9KD cohort A1 final analysis: Nivolumab (NIVO) + rucaparib for post-chemotherapy (CT) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Pachynski R, Retz M, Goh J, Burotto M, Gravis G, Castellano D, Flechon A, Zschaebitz S, Shaffer D, Limon J, Grimm M, McCune S, Amin N, Li J, Wang X, Unsal-Kacmaz K, Saad F, Petrylak D, Fizazi K. CheckMate 9KD cohort A1 final analysis: Nivolumab (NIVO) + rucaparib for post-chemotherapy (CT) metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 5044-5044. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.15_suppl.5044.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerTreatment-related AEsObjective response rateRadiographic progression-free survivalCohorts A1Overall survivalDisease progression/unacceptable toxicityProstate-specific antigen (PSA) response rateResponse rateProgression/unacceptable toxicityCastration-resistant prostate cancerNovel hormonal therapiesSecondary efficacy resultsProgression-free survivalNew safety signalsPhase 2 trialPD-L1 upregulationPlausible therapeutic strategyPARP inhibitor treatmentMeasurable diseaseVisceral metastasesHormonal therapySecondary endpointsUnacceptable toxicityEvaluable tumorsCheckMate 9KD Arm B final analysis: Efficacy and safety of nivolumab plus docetaxel for chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer.
Fizazi K, González Mella P, Castellano D, Minatta J, Rezazadeh A, Shaffer D, Vazquez Limon J, Sánchez López H, Armstrong A, Horvath L, Dzik C, Amin N, Li J, Unsal-Kacmaz K, Retz M, Saad F, Petrylak D, Pachynski R. CheckMate 9KD Arm B final analysis: Efficacy and safety of nivolumab plus docetaxel for chemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2021, 39: 12-12. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2021.39.6_suppl.12.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerTreatment-related AEsObjective response rateChemotherapy-naïve metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerRadiographic progression-free survivalCastration-resistant prostate cancerMeasurable diseaseOverall survivalArm BProstate cancerMedian numberChemotherapy-naive metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerDisease progression/unacceptable toxicityProstate-specific antigen (PSA) response rateResponse rateComparable objective response rateOngoing androgen deprivation therapyProgression/unacceptable toxicityImmune-related AESafety of nivolumabTreatment-related deathsAndrogen deprivation therapyPhase 2 trialProgression-free survivalAntitumor immune response
2020
343 Phase 3 study of pembrolizumab + docetaxel and prednisone/prednisolone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) pretreated with next-generation hormonal agents (NHAs) (KEYNOTE-921)
Petrylak D, Shore N, Bennamoun M, Ratta R, Piulats J, Li B, Schloss C, Fizazi K. 343 Phase 3 study of pembrolizumab + docetaxel and prednisone/prednisolone for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) pretreated with next-generation hormonal agents (NHAs) (KEYNOTE-921). Journal For ImmunoTherapy Of Cancer 2020, 8: a209-a210. DOI: 10.1136/jitc-2020-sitc2020.0343.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerNext-generation hormonal agentsPrednisone/prednisoloneProgression-free survivalObjective response rateDuration of responseSecondary end pointsOverall survivalDisease progressionResponse ratePrior treatmentRECIST v1.1End pointAbiraterone acetateEastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0/1Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) response rateDual primary end pointsKey secondary end pointRadiographic progression-free survivalCastration-resistant prostate cancerPerformance status 0/1PSA response rateSubsequent anticancer therapyAndrogen deprivation therapyPrimary end pointSafety and clinical activity of atezolizumab (atezo) + radium-223 dichloride (r-223) in 2L metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): Results from a phase Ib clinical trial.
Morris M, Fong L, Petrylak D, Sartor A, Higano C, Pagliaro L, Alva A, Appleman L, Tan W, Vaishampayan U, Porcu R, Tayama D, Kadel E, Yuen K, Datye A, Armstrong A. Safety and clinical activity of atezolizumab (atezo) + radium-223 dichloride (r-223) in 2L metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC): Results from a phase Ib clinical trial. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: 5565-5565. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.15_suppl.5565.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerPSA response ratePSA progressionDosing schedulesPD-L1Clinical benefitResponse ratePD-1/PD-L1Castration-resistant prostate cancerPhase Ib clinical trialPhase 1b studyPhase Ib studyTumor-directed radiationAnti-tumor immunityDose-limiting toxicityRadium-223 dichlorideLimited treatment optionsMechanism of actionEvaluable ptsRadiographic PFSMCRPC patientsMedian OSBaseline characteristicsEvaluable dataUnacceptable toxicityStudy EV-103: New cohorts testing enfortumab vedotin alone or in combination with pembrolizumab in muscle invasive urothelial cancer.
Hoimes C, Rosenberg J, Petrylak D, Carret A, Sasse C, Chaney M, Flaig T. Study EV-103: New cohorts testing enfortumab vedotin alone or in combination with pembrolizumab in muscle invasive urothelial cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2020, 38: tps595-tps595. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2020.38.6_suppl.tps595.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMuscle-invasive urothelial cancerInvasive urothelial cancerRadical cystectomyPathology reviewUrothelial cancerMicrotubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin EDay 1PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitorsResponse rateInvestigational antibody-drug conjugatePathological complete response rateTreatment-related adverse eventsNeoadjuvant cisplatin-based chemotherapyCisplatin-eligible patientsPathological response rateComplete response rateFirst-line settingLymph node dissectionPD-1 inhibitorsCentral pathology reviewDisease-free survivalPhase 2 studyCisplatin-based chemotherapyPD-L1 inhibitorsMonomethyl auristatin E
2019
LBA52 Efficacy and safety of nivolumab in combination with docetaxel in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in CheckMate 9KD
Fizazi K, Mella P, Castellano D, Minatta J, Kalebasty A, Shaffer D, Limon J, Armstrong A, Lopez H, Sharkey B, Saci A, Li J, Wang X, Ciprotti M, Sathyanarayana P, Saad F, Petrylak D, Retz M, Pachynski R, Drake C. LBA52 Efficacy and safety of nivolumab in combination with docetaxel in men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer in CheckMate 9KD. Annals Of Oncology 2019, 30: v885-v886. DOI: 10.1093/annonc/mdz394.045.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerRadiographic progression-free survivalObjective response rateCastration-resistant prostate cancerBristol-Myers SquibbGenentech/RocheAssociation of biomarkersPersonal feesMeasurable diseaseProstate cancerGrade 3/4 treatment-related adverse eventsMedian radiographic progression-free survivalProstate-specific antigen (PSA) response rateResponse rateOngoing androgen deprivation therapyTreatment-related adverse eventsSafety of nivolumabAndrogen deprivation therapyPhase II studyPhase III trialsProgression-free survivalSanofi-AventisInterim analysis resultsMedical writing assistanceNon-financial supportPSA decline and objective response rates in White (W), Black (B), and Asian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Halabi S, Dutta S, Chi K, Tangen C, Xuan M, Petrylak D, Araujo J, Fizazi K, Quinn D, Morris M, Higano C, Tannock I, Small E, Kelly W. PSA decline and objective response rates in White (W), Black (B), and Asian men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 5021-5021. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.5021.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic castration-resistant prostate cancerObjective response rateCastration-resistant prostate cancerPSA declinePercentage of patientsPooled odds ratioMultivariable analysisAsian menAA menOdds ratioProstate cancerResponse ratePhase III clinical trialsPhase III trialsResistant prostate cancerSite of metastasisIndividual patient dataLogistic regression modelsMeasurable diseaseIII trialsPerformance statusTreatment armsPrognostic importanceC menRisk factorsInfigratinib in upper tract urothelial carcinoma vs urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and association with comprehensive genomic profiling/cell-free DNA results.
Dizman N, Rosenberg J, Hoffman-Censits J, Quinn D, Petrylak D, Galsky M, Vaishampayan U, De Giorgi U, Gupta S, Burris H, Soifer H, Li G, Dambkowski C, Moran S, Ye Y, Daneshmand S, Bajorin D, Pal S. Infigratinib in upper tract urothelial carcinoma vs urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and association with comprehensive genomic profiling/cell-free DNA results. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: 4510-4510. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.4510.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchUpper tract UCMetastatic urothelial carcinomaUrothelial carcinomaPrior platinum-based chemotherapyUpper tract urothelial carcinomaDisease control ratePrior antineoplastic therapyPlatinum-based chemotherapyOverall response rateComprehensive genomic profilingDistinct biologic characteristicsFGFR3-TACC3 fusionMutations/fusionsCell-free DNA resultsGood responseEligible ptsS249C mutationAdjuvant studiesFGFR3 alterationsControl rateAntineoplastic therapyDistinct biologyBiologic characteristicsResponse rateInfigratinibEV-103: Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab and/or chemotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
Hoimes C, Rosenberg J, Petrylak D, Carret A, Melhem-Bertrandt A, Flaig T. EV-103: Enfortumab vedotin plus pembrolizumab and/or chemotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: tps4593-tps4593. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.15_suppl.tps4593.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMetastatic urothelial cancerCheckpoint inhibitorsDay 1Urothelial cancerCombination therapyMicrotubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin EInvestigational antibody-drug conjugateFirst-line cisplatinPlatinum-containing regimenDisease control rateImmune checkpoint inhibitorsPhase 1b trialPhase 1 studyDuration of responseEnhanced immune responseMonomethyl auristatin EAntibody-drug conjugatesDose expansionResponse durabilityControl rateDisease progressionImmune responseAuristatin EResponse rateNectin-4EV-301: Phase III study to evaluate enfortumab vedotin (EV) versus chemotherapy in patients with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC).
Petrylak D, Rosenberg J, Duran I, Loriot Y, Sonpavde G, Wu C, Gartner E, Melhem-Bertrandt A, Powles T. EV-301: Phase III study to evaluate enfortumab vedotin (EV) versus chemotherapy in patients with previously treated locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer (la/mUC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2019, 37: tps497-tps497. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2019.37.7_suppl.tps497.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObjective response rateCheckpoint inhibitorsEnfortumab vedotinDisease progressionMicrotubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin EDay 1Open-label phase 3 trialResponse rateECOG performance status scorePivotal phase 2 studyPrior platinum-containing chemotherapyStandard first-line treatmentCarboplatin-based chemotherapyImmune checkpoint inhibitorsMetastatic urothelial cancerPerformance status scorePlatinum-containing chemotherapyRadiological disease progressionSafety/tolerabilityTumour response statusPhase 2 studyPhase 3 trialPhase III studyProgression-free survivalCisplatin-based chemotherapy
2018
EV-103 study: A phase 1b dose-escalation and dose-expansion study of enfortumab vedotin in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy for treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer.
Hoimes C, Petrylak D, Flaig T, Carret A, Melhem-Bertrandt A, Rosenberg J. EV-103 study: A phase 1b dose-escalation and dose-expansion study of enfortumab vedotin in combination with immune checkpoint inhibitor (CPI) therapy for treatment of patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2018, 36: tps532-tps532. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2018.36.6_suppl.tps532.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchObjective response rateMicrotubule-disrupting agent monomethyl auristatin ECheckpoint inhibitorsMetastatic urothelial cancerAntibody-drug conjugatesUrothelial cancerFirst-line cisplatin-based chemotherapyResponse rateOngoing phase 1 studiesImmune checkpoint inhibitor therapyCheckpoint inhibitor therapyDisease control rateDose-expansion studyFirst-line cisplatinPhase 1b studyPlatinum-containing regimenImmune checkpoint inhibitorsCisplatin-based chemotherapyPhase 1 studyTumor immune infiltrationDuration of responseMMAE antibody–drug conjugatesTreatment of patientsTransitional cell carcinomaPhase 1 study results
2012
Correlation of progression-free survival at 6 months (PFS6) with overall survival at 12 months (OS12) in an analysis of 10 trials of second-line therapy for advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC).
Maughan B, Boucher K, Agarwal N, Choueiri T, Qu A, Vogelzang N, Fougeray R, Niegisch G, Albers P, Wong Y, Ko Y, Sridhar S, Galsky M, Petrylak D, Vaishampayan U, Beer T, Sternberg C, Rosenberg J, Molins J, Sonpavde G. Correlation of progression-free survival at 6 months (PFS6) with overall survival at 12 months (OS12) in an analysis of 10 trials of second-line therapy for advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 4525-4525. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.15_suppl.4525.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSecond-line therapyAdvanced urothelial carcinomaPhase II trialUrothelial carcinomaIndividual-level agreementResponse rateII trialIndividual patient progressionProgression-free survivalAssociation of responsePearson's chi-square testDuration of benefitSignificant unmet needRandom-effects modelChi-square testPearson correlationPrimary endpointVisceral metastasesOverall survivalPerformance statusMedian ageYates' continuity correctionPatient progressionIntermediate endpointsPFS6Randomized phase II trial of maintenance sunitinib versus placebo following response to chemotherapy (CT) for patients (pts) with advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC).
Grivas P, Nanus D, Stadler W, Daignault S, Dreicer R, Kohli M, Petrylak D, Vaughn D, Bylow K, Belldegrun A, Sottnik J, Keller E, Smith D, Hussain M. Randomized phase II trial of maintenance sunitinib versus placebo following response to chemotherapy (CT) for patients (pts) with advanced urothelial carcinoma (UC). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2012, 30: 265-265. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2012.30.5_suppl.265.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchOpen-label sunitinibAdvanced urothelial carcinomaUrothelial carcinomaMaintenance sunitinibProgression rateResponse rateMedian age 69 yearsRandomized phase II trialAdequate organ functionECOG PS 0ECOG PS 1Objective response rateCycles of chemotherapyVEGF/Age 69 yearsPhase II trialSerum level changesProgression of UCMedian TTPSecondary endpointsStable diseaseII trialOral sunitinibPS 0Complete response
2009
A combined phase I/II trial of intravesical nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in the treatment of refractory non–muscle- invasive transitional cell bladder cancer
Barlow L, Laudano M, Mann M, Desai M, Petrylak D, Benson M, McKiernan J. A combined phase I/II trial of intravesical nanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxel in the treatment of refractory non–muscle- invasive transitional cell bladder cancer. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2009, 27: e16047-e16047. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2009.27.15_suppl.e16047.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPhase I trialPhase I/II trialIntravesical agentsNab-paclitaxelI trialII trialIntravesical therapyBladder cancerSystemic absorptionInvasive transitional cell bladder cancerResponse ratePhase II efficacy studyTis transitional cell carcinomaNanoparticle albumin-bound paclitaxelTransitional cell bladder cancerOngoing phase I trialDose-escalation modelDose-escalation trialEvidence of diseaseGrade 1 toxicityHigh-risk patientsHigh-grade TaInvasive bladder cancerAlbumin-bound paclitaxelTransitional cell carcinoma
2007
Phase II study of single-agent vinflunine in platinum-refractory transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelium (TCCU)
Vaughn D, Srinivas S, Stadler W, Pili R, Petrylak D, De Marco S, Smith D, Nason S, De Wit E, George C. Phase II study of single-agent vinflunine in platinum-refractory transitional cell carcinoma of the urothelium (TCCU). Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2007, 25: 15543-15543. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2007.25.18_suppl.15543.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchInitial doseResponse rateManageable toxicity profileObjective response ratePlatinum-containing regimenPoor performance statusPrior pelvic irradiationPhase II studySingle-arm studyTransitional cell carcinomaVinca alkaloid classNew microtubule inhibitorMales 78Febrile neutropeniaMeasurable lesionsRenal impairmentCreatinine clearanceEfficacy endpointII studyLast doseMain toxicityPelvic irradiationPerformance statusPeripheral neuropathyCell carcinoma
2000
DEXAMETHASONE DOES NOT SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESPONSE RATE OF DOCETAXEL AND ESTRAMUSTINE IN ANDROGEN INDEPENDENT PROSTATE CANCER
WEITZMAN A, SHELTON G, ZUECH N, OWEN C, JUDGE T, BENSON M, SAWCZUK I, KATZ A, OLSSON C, BAGIELLA E, PFAFF C, NEWHOUSE J, PETRYLAK D. DEXAMETHASONE DOES NOT SIGNIFICANTLY CONTRIBUTE TO THE RESPONSE RATE OF DOCETAXEL AND ESTRAMUSTINE IN ANDROGEN INDEPENDENT PROSTATE CANCER. Journal Of Urology 2000, 163: 834-837. PMID: 10687988, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-5347(05)67815-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsProstate-specific antigenAndrogen-independent prostate cancerIndependent prostate cancerResponse rateMedian timeProstate cancerBaseline prostate-specific antigenSerum prostate-specific antigenMedian PSA increasePSA response rateDexamethasone monotherapyEstramustine administrationPSA declineMedian durationPartial responsePSA increaseDisease 3Day 1Specific antigenWeek 9Day 2EstramustinePatientsDocetaxelDexamethasone