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  A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is one of the important tools doctors use to monitor prostate cancer. For people taking enzalutamide, changes in PSA can provide useful information about how the disease is responding to treatment. But PSA is not the whole story. A lower PSA can be encouraging, while a rising PSA may warrant further evaluation. However, PSA results need to be interpreted alongside other information, including symptoms, testosterone levels, imaging findings, previous treatment, and the stage of prostate cancer. Here is what the relationship between enzalutamide and PSA really means. What is PSA? Prostate-specific antigen, or PSA, is a protein produced by prostate cells. A blood test measures the amount of PSA in the bloodstream. PSA can be used in different ways depending on a person’s situation. It may help with prostate cancer detection and risk assessment, and it is also commonly used to monitor men who have already been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The...

Prostate cancer is one of the major cancers affecting men worldwide, and treatment can become more complex when the disease progresses beyond the prostate or stops responding adequately to earlier hormone treatment. In the Philippines, patients and caregivers may search online for information about advanced prostate cancer, available medicines, treatment costs, and access to oncology care. One medicine that may be considered by specialists in appropriate patients is Abiraterone Acetate, an oral medicine that targets androgen production. It is used as part of hormone-based treatment for certain forms of advanced or metastatic prostate cancer. This article explains what Abiraterone Acetate is, how it works, where it may fit into prostate cancer treatment, potential benefits and side effects, and what patients in the Philippines should know about accessing prescription medicines. What Is Advanced Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland, but the disease can behave dif...

Medicine affordability is an important part of healthcare access. For patients managing long-term conditions, the cost of treatment can become a significant financial consideration. This is particularly relevant when treatment involves prescription medicines that may need to be taken for extended periods. One of the ways healthcare systems can improve access to medicines is through the availability of quality-assured generic medicines. But the conversation around generics is often reduced to one word: Cheap. The reality is more nuanced. Generic medicines are not simply lower-priced versions of branded products. Their role in healthcare is closely connected to competition, availability, regulatory standards, and access. What Makes Generic Medicines Important? A generic medicine is generally identified by its active pharmaceutical ingredient rather than a particular brand. When applicable regulatory requirements are met, generic medicines can provide an alternative to reference or brande...