Ep. 210 Personalizing ADT Across the Prostate Cancer Spectrum with Dr. Rana McKay

What is the role of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) in prostate cancer treatment? In this episode of the BackTable Urology Podcast, Dr. Rana McKay, a medical oncologist from UC San Diego, joins host Dr. Aditya Bagrodia to discuss the administration of ADT and other management strategies for prostate cancer. --- This podcast is supported by: Photocure https://www.photocure.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors offer a historical perspective into the evolution of ADT over time and discuss the variety of different ADT treatment options available. They compare management strategies for localized and metastatic prostate cancer and discuss how to align therapy with patient goals, focusing on the side effects. The conversation also explores the impact of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) PET imaging on management and the future directions of hormonal therapies in urologic oncology. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction 05:25 - ADT Options 10:36 - Choosing an Agent and Managing Side Effects 26:42 - Continuous Versus Intermittent Therapy 30:30 - Closing Remarks --- RESOURCES Photocure https://www.photocure.com/