Michael A. Liss, MD, PhD, MAS, FACS, presented “The Microbiome and Prostate Cancer” during the 34th International Prostate Cancer Update on February 13, 2024, in Vail, Colorado.
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How to cite: Liss, Michael A. “The Microbiome and Prostate Cancer.” February 2024. Accessed Nov 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/the-microbiome-and-prostate-cancer-2/
The Microbiome and Prostate Cancer – Summary
Michael A. Liss, MD, PhD, MAS, FACS explores the relationship between various microbiomes and prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. He begins with a brief summary of the history of microbes in medicine and the role of various microbiomes in the human body.
Dr. Liss then explores the relationships between the genitourinary microbiome, the gut microbiome, the prostate microbiome, and prostate cancer. He notes the direct relationship between the genitourinary and prostate microbiomes and prostate cancer, focusing on the interactions of specific microbes with prostate tissue and their potential predictive value in determining prostate cancer prognosis.
Dr. Liss concludes with an overview of the indirect relationship between the microbiome of the gut and prostate cancer. He focuses on the deleterious interactions of specific gut microbes on prostate cancer treatments like ADT and the potential use of certain gut microbes in combating urologic cancers.
About The 34th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 34th iteration of the meeting occurred February 11-14, 2024 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 34, visit our collection page.
