18F-PSMA-1007

THURSDAY, July 11, 2024 -- For men undergoing locoregional staging of prostate cancer, fluorine-18 prostate-specific membrane antigen-1007 positron emission tomography/computed tomography ( 18 F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT) is superior to multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a study published online July 1 in JAMA Oncology to coincide with the annual meeting of the Canadian Urological Association, held from June 29 to July 1 in Victoria. Nikhile Mookerji, M.D., from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and colleagues determined the accuracy of 18 F-PSMA-1007 PET/CT compared to multiparametric MRI in the primary locoregional staging of intermediate- and high-risk prostate cancers in the Next Generation Trial, a phase 2 study. Patients underwent all imaging studies and radical prostatectomies at two tertiary care hospitals; 134 of 150 eligible men with prostate cancer underwent radical prostatectomy. The researchers found that compared with MRI, PSMA PET was significantly superior for the accurate identification of the final pathological tumor stage (45 versus 28 percent, respectively). In addition, PSMA PET was significantly superior for the correct identification of the dominant nodule (94 versus 83 percent), laterality (64 versus 44 percent), and extracapsular extension (75 versus 63 percent) compared with MRI but was not significantly superior for correct identification of seminal vesicle invasion. "Future research should address the accuracy of combining PET/CT and MRI as well as cost effectiveness of PET/CT for the primary staging of men with prostate cancer," the authors write. Abstract/Full Text More Information Whatever your topic of interest, subscribe to our newsletters to get the best of Drugs.com in your inbox.

First doses of PYLCLARI® administered in Austria in early May 2024PYLCLARI® now available in France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and the Netherlands PARIS, June 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, today announced that with first doses in Austria administered in May 2024, it is making strong progress in the European roll-out of PYLCLARI® (INN: Piflufolastat (18F) also known as (18F)-DCFPyL) indicated for the detection of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) positive lesions with positron emission tomography (PET) in patients with prostate cancer in the following clinical settings: Primary staging of patients with high-risk prostate cancer prior to initial curative therapyTo localize recurrence of prostate cancer in patients with a suspected recurrence based on increasing serum prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels after primary treatment with curative intent Benoit Woessmer, PET Europe CEO at Curium commented, “Today’s news that PYLCLARI® is now available to patients with prostate cancer in Austria is a testament to Curium's dedication to and ambition for the country and health care professionals in Austria. PYLCLARI® is currently available in six European countries – with more countries planned for first doses in 2024. We are extremely proud to be improving the choice of diagnostic radiopharmaceuticals available to physicians to better diagnose prostate cancer.” In Austria, prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men with around 7,000 new cases diagnosed nationwide every year. PYLCLARI® is being produced in Austria by Curium at its Linz premises, with first doses administered at KABEG Klinikum Klagenfurt and a hospital in Linz. Authorization to produce PYLCLARI® at Curium’s Linz site was granted by Austria’s Österreichische Agentur für Gesundheit und Ernährungssicherheit in October 2023. For more information about PYLCLARI®: www.pylclari.com In the U.S., Lantheus received approval for PYLARIFY® (Piflufolastat F 18 Injection) from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May 2021. It is the #1 utilized PSMA PET agent in the U.S. market. The European rights were licensed by Curium from Progenics, a Lantheus company, in 2018. About Curium Curium is a world leader in nuclear medicine. We develop, manufacture, and distribute world-class radiopharmaceutical products to help patients around the globe. Our proven heritage combined with a pioneering approach are the hallmarks to deliver innovation, excellence, and unparalleled service. With manufacturing facilities across Europe and the United States, Curium delivers SPECT, PET and therapeutic radiopharmaceutical solutions for life-threatening diseases to over 14 million patients annually. The name ‘Curium’ honors the legacy of pioneering radioactive materials researchers Marie and Pierre Curie, after whom the radioactive element curium was named and emphasizes our focus on nuclear medicine. To learn more, visit www.curiumpharma.com For more information:Ross Bethell, VP, Head of Global CommunicationsCuriumcommunications@curiumpharma.com