RCT: Observation vs. screening spinal MRI and pre-emptive treatment for spinal cord compression in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer and spinal metastases.

Observation versus screening spinal MRI and pre-emptive treatment for spinal cord compression in patients with castration-resistant prostate cancer and spinal metastases in the UK (PROMPTS): an open-label, randomised, controlled, phase 3 trial – The Lancet Oncology

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In @LancetOncology : Brilliant question answered by this RCT👉Any role of screening for malignant spinal cord compression & pre-emptive Rx in asymptomatic mCRPC #prostatecancer ? Answer is "NO". Congrats to @DearnaleyProf & team Free access: https://t.co/8r4yJOYCLA @OncoAlert pic.twitter.com/8oLIwKKOx1

— Neeraj Agarwal (@neerajaiims) March 12, 2022