New drug combination approved for treatment of BRCA-mutated metastatic prostate cancer
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/Akeega-for-BRCA-mutated-metastatic-prostate-cancer
Full article: https://www.fda.gov/drugs/resources-information-approved-drugs/fda-approves-niraparib-and-abiraterone-acetate-plus-prednisone-brca-mutated-metastatic-castration
The FDA approved Akeega (niraparib and abiraterone) plus prednisone for the treatment of BRCA-mutated, metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC). Akeega can be used as an early or later treatment. (Posted 11/9/23)
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Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What stage is my prostate cancer?
- Is my prostate cancer castration-resistant?
- What options do I have for treating my prostate cancer?
- Should I have tumor testing or genetic testing?
- What side effects may occur with my cancer treatment?
Open Clinical Trials
The following studies are looking at PARP inhibitors and similar agents for treating people with advanced prostate cancer.
- NCT04592237: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy and PARP Inhibitor for the Treatment of Metastatic Aggressive Variant Prostate Cancer. This study will look at how well the combination of chemotherapy drugs (such as cabazitaxel and carboplatin), a PARP inhibitors (niraparib), and an immunotherapy agents (cetrelimab) works for treating people with a rare type of prostate cancer known as aggressive variant prostate cancer (AVPC).
- NCT05005728: XmAb®20717 Alone or in Combination With Chemotherapy or Targeted Therapy in Patients With Metastatic Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer. This study will look at the safety and clinical activity of the drug XmAb20717 alone or in combination with standard-of-care anticancer therapies in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer who have been treated with at least 2 prior lines of treatment.
- NCT03317392: Studying the Medication Olaparib Given with Radium-223 for Advanced Prostate Cancer with Bone Metastasis. This study is measuring the best dosage for and side effects of the drug combination olaparib and radium-223 to treat men with mCRPC that has spread to the bones.
Other clinical trials for people with prostate cancer can be found here.
About FORCE
FORCE is a national nonprofit organization, established in 1999. Our mission is to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by adult hereditary cancers.