Tumor-Associated Release of Prostatic Cells into the Blood after Transrectal Ultrasound-Guided Biopsy in Patients with Histologically Confirmed Prostate Cancer.

CONCLUSIONS: Prostate biopsies may lead to a tumor-associated release of CTCs into the blood circulation. Larger confirmatory trials with longer follow-up periods are required before any change in clinical practice can be recommended.
PMID: 31601564 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Clinical Prostate Cancer - October 9, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Joosse SA, Beyer B, Gasch C, Nastały P, Kuske A, Isbarn H, Horst LJ, Hille C, Gorges TM, Cayrefourcq L, Alix-Panabières C, Tennstedt P, Riethdorf S, Schlomm T, Pantel K Tags: Clin Chem Source Type: research