erasmus urology research
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New publication: A Multivariable Approach Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Avoid a Protocol-based Prostate Biopsy in Men on Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer-Data from the International Multicenter Prospective PRIAS Study
Abstract Background: There is ongoing discussion whether a multivariable approach including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can safely prevent unnecessary protocol-advised repeat biopsy during active surveillance (AS). Objective: To determine predictors for grade...
Stappenplan aanleren zelfzorg stomaverzorging
Vanuit het SMILE onderzoeksprogramma van de Hogeschool Rotterdam (dit programma richt zich op verpleegkundigen en verzorgenden die het zelfmanagement van patiënten ondersteunen tijdens de dagelijkse zorg) hebben Denise Kooper, oncologie verpleegkundige en casemanager...
New publication: Patient-Derived Xenografts and Organoids Recapitulate Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer with Sustained Androgen Receptor Signaling
Abstract Background: Castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) remains an incurable and lethal malignancy. The development of new CRPC treatment strategies is strongly impeded by the scarcity of representative, scalable and transferable preclinical models of...
Dissertation Joep de Jong: Deploying Molecular Alterations in Bladder Cancer
On November 17, Joep de Jong defended his thesis: Deploying molecular alterations in bladder cancer. In this video, he provides an overview of his thesis: https://consent.youtube.com/m?continue=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DbBi-a-S8o8w%26feature%3D...
New publication: Shifting risk-stratified early prostate cancer detection to a primary healthcare setting
Abstract Background: The guidelines for Dutch general practitioners (GPs) recommend referring men with prostate-specific antigen (PSA) ≥3.0 ng/mL to secondary care for further clinical workup. This coincides with many referrals. Objective: To evaluate the feasibility...
IKNL Nieuwsbrief
Movember: internationale aandacht voor prostaat- en teelbalkanker. Hier de link naar de nieuwe IKNL nieuwsbrief: IKNL
Ontrafeling DNA blaaskanker brengt nieuwe behandeling dichterbij
DNA-profiel blaaskanker opent weg naar nieuwe behandelingen Wetenschappers van onder andere de afdeling Urologie van het Erasmus MC Kanker Instituut hebben het DNA-profiel van uitgezaaide blaaskanker in kaart gebracht. Dat is een mijlpaal omdat het de weg opent naar...
New publication: External validation of the Rotterdam prostate cancer risk calculator within a high-risk Dutch clinical cohort
Abstract Purpose: This study aims to externally validate the Rotterdam Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator (RPCRC)-3/4 and RPCRC-MRI within a Dutch clinical cohort. Methods: Men subjected to prostate biopsies, between 2018 and 2021, due to a clinical suspicion of prostate...
New publication: Active Surveillance for Men Younger than 60 Years or with Intermediate-risk Localized Prostate Cancer. Descriptive Analyses of Clinical Practice in the Movember GAP3 Initiative
Abstract Background: Active surveillance (AS) is a management option for men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer. Opinions differ on whether it is safe to include young men (≤60 yr) or men with intermediate-risk disease. Objective: To assess whether reasons for...