Editorial: Reshaping the diagnostic process in oncology: science versus technology

Grizzi, Fabio; Bax, Carmen; Capelli, Laura; Taverna, Gianluigi

doi:10.3389/fonc.2023.1321688

Front. Oncol.

2023

DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2023.1321688

|View full text |Cite

Editorial: Reshaping the diagnostic process in oncology: science versus technology

Fabio Grizzi,

Carmen Bax,

Laura Capelli

et al.

Help me understand this report

Search citation statements

Order By: Relevance

Paper Sections

Select...

Citation Types

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Year Published

2024

Publication Types

Select...

Article1

Relationship

Self Cite1

Independent0

Authors

Journals

Cited by 1 publication

(1 citation statement)

References 28 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…This multifaceted approach is essential to address the challenges posed by rising case numbers and improve outcomes for individuals affected by prostate cancer worldwide. Tackling the intricate dimensions of PCa, both in its temporal progression and spatial manifestations, holds the promise of uncovering deeper insights into its origins and evolution (26). This comprehensive approach stands to provide a more cohesive conceptual framework, enhance the interpretation of experimental findings, guide targeted research endeavors, and offer a systematic way to organize the vast array of existing knowledge by identifying commonalities or shared characteristics among different types of tumors.…”

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Editorial: PET/CT and MRI in prostate cancer

Grizzi,

Taverna

2024

Front. Oncol.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Editorial on the Research Topic PET/CT and MRI in prostate cancerProstate cancer (PCa) represents one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality (1). Age, African ancestry, and a family history of PCa are widely recognized as established risk factors (2). PCa exhibits a wide spectrum of aggressiveness, ranging from slow-growing to highly life-threatening. Large-scale trials have demonstrated that low-grade PCa (grade group 1) is associated with a very low risk of cancer-specific death. On the other hand, cancers classified in grade groups 3 through 5 display significantly higher metastatic potential and accounted for the majority of the estimated deaths from PCa (3). This diversity in the lethality of different PCa subtypes underscores the critical need for precise and accurate diagnosis of PCa. At diagnosis, 13% of PCa patients will have regional lymph node involvement and 8% will have distant metastasis (4). The most common site of metastatic PCa (mPCa) involvement is the bone, accounting for up to 90% of mPCa. Visceral organ involvement, such as in the lung, liver, adrenal gland, and brain, is less common. When compared to localized PCa, the 5-year survival rate of mPCa declines significantly from 100% to 34.1%. Early detection of mPCa is crucial for treatment. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sanctioned the assessment of prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a protein discharged by both healthy and cancerous prostate cells, in 1986 (5). Initially authorized for tracking patients with confirmed PCa, it was later endorsed in 1994 to assist in detecting PCa alongside digital rectal examination (DRE) in individuals aged 50 and above. Recently, screening for PCa using serum PSA has come under considerable criticism due to several trials demonstrating that using PSA serum levels often leads to overdiagnosis and overtreatment, as well as the inability to accurately differentiate between low-, intermediate-, and high-risk aggressive disease. PCa diagnosis is currently based on the gold standard invasive procedure of transrectal ultrasound (TRUS)guided needle biopsy of the prostate. The diagnostic biopsy is informed by the combination of any of the following: elevated PSA serum levels, PSA kinetics, abnormal DRE, family history, race, or abnormal previous biopsy. Gleason score, cancer stage, and cancer core information are all obtained from biopsy, and frequent or periodic biopsies are not amenable for patients. Individuals with elevated PSA levels upon screening have the option to pursue additional examinations to determine the necessity for biopsy, multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to pinpoint biopsy sites, or both. Those diagnosed with low-risk or favorable intermediate-risk PCa may opt for active surveillance, involving periodic PSA tests and biopsies, instead of immediate curative Frontiers in Oncology frontiersin.org 01

show abstract

mentioning

confidence: 99%

Editorial: PET/CT and MRI in prostate cancer

Grizzi,

Taverna

2024

Front. Oncol.

Self Cite

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

scite is a Brooklyn-based organization that helps researchers better discover and understand research articles through Smart Citations–citations that display the context of the citation and describe whether the article provides supporting or contrasting evidence. scite is used by students and researchers from around the world and is funded in part by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute on Drug Abuse of the National Institutes of Health.

Contact Info

customersupport@researchsolutions.com

10624 S. Eastern Ave., Ste. A-614

Henderson, NV 89052, USA

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Blog Terms and Conditions API Terms Privacy Policy Contact Cookie Preferences Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information

Made with 💙 for researchers

Part of the Research Solutions Family.

Editorial: Reshaping the diagnostic process in oncology: science versus technology

Cited by 1 publication

References 28 publications

Editorial: PET/CT and MRI in prostate cancer

Editorial: PET/CT and MRI in prostate cancer

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About