Abstract:
Objective To explore the multidisciplinary diagnosis and treatment workflow for a patient with metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC).
Methods The diagnosis and treatment process of a patient with mCRPC, which were rectived in December 2017 at the Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiaotong University, were analyzed. Abiraterone acetate and zoledronic acid as well as the local radiotherapy that targeted the distal region of the left femur were selected as therapeutic regimen, after multidisciplinary treatment (MDT) discussion. Variation of serum prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and treatment related side effects were monitored.
Results PSA levels gradually declined during the treatment. After a consecutive 4-month follow-up, the serum total PSA (tPSA) levels decreased to 1.29 ng/mL. No severe side effects were recorded.
Conclusions Individual and standard treatment will be the best choice for treating patients with mCRPC. Clinicians should consider how to balance curative effects and treatment-related side effects. MDT will facilitate clinical decision-making and benefit patients.