Observation With or Without Subsequent Salvage Therapy for Pathologically Node-positive Prostate Cancer With Negative Conventional Imaging: Results From a Large Multicenter Cohort | Synapse
March 3, 2026Open Access
Observation With or Without Subsequent Salvage Therapy for Pathologically Node-positive Prostate Cancer With Negative Conventional Imaging: Results From a Large Multicenter Cohort
Key Points
Observation without salvage therapy led to varied outcomes in node-positive prostate cancer, underscoring the complexity of treatment decisions.
In the cohort of pathologically node-positive prostate cancer cases, survival rates were notably influenced by subsequent salvage therapy, with implications for treatment pathways.
Cohort study analyzing treatment approaches for prostate cancer highlighted the significant role of conventional imaging in therapy decisions and patient management.
Findings suggest a need for further investigation into optimizing salvage therapy strategies, as results vary based on imaging outcomes.