Prognostic value of the bone scan index in patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Many studies have reported the prognostic significance of the bone scan index (BSI) for metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC); however, these reports are controversial. This study investigated the BSI in mCRPC and its relationship with prognosis. METHODS:The PubMed, Cochrane, and Embase databases were searched systematically for relevant articles published before September 1, 2019. Hazard ratios (HRs) were used to investigate the prognostic value. RESULTS:This study finally identified 9 eligible studies. The results suggested that high baseline BSI predicted poor OS (HR?=?1.331, 95% CI: 1.081-1.640) and that elevated ?BSI also predicted poor OS (HR?=?1.220, 95% CI: 1.015-1.467). The subgroup analysis stratified by ethnicity showed that the baseline BSI and ?BSI predicted poor OS in the Asian population but not in the Caucasian population. We also performed a subgroup analysis based on the different cut-off values of baseline BSI. The subgroup of ?1 showed a significant association with OS in mCRPC patients. CONCLUSION:Our study demonstrated that high baseline BSI and elevated ?BSI predicted poor OS in patients with mCRPC. Hence, the BSI can serve as a prognostic indicator for mCRPC patients and may therefore guide clinical treatment in the future.
SUBMITTER: Song H
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7085171 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
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