Reducing the burden of active surveillance monitoring examinations in prostate cancer: Insights from real-world data to inform clinical practice

Active surveillance (AS) is standard for early-stage prostate cancer, though intensive monitoring continues due to concerns about reclassification to Grade Group (GG) ⩾ 2. We hypothesized that simple and inexpensive clinical parameters could identify patients with indolent disease for whom less intensive monitoring is safe.

Volume 112 Issue 4, August 2026

This issue contains the following articles:
Cancer prevention and cancer avoidance: Challenges and opportunities
Choriocarcinoma: Diagnosis, treatment and management of a rare germ cell tumour. An update review
Synergistic effects of XPO1 inhibitors combined with CD19 CAR-T cells in TP53-mutated DLBCL
Diagnostic and prognostic role of GPX1 in NK/T cell lymphoma
The clinical usefulness of knowing CHRNA5 polymorphism genotype: paving the way for personalized therapy
ALYREF promotes laryngeal cancer progression through a lactate-mediated lactylation feedback loop that enhances glycolysis
Identification and selection of the best artificial intelligence methods developed for detection and diagnosis of breast cancer
Prevalence and impact of germline mutations in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
Survey among childhood cancer survivors about their preferences on functionalities of a to-be-developed Survivorship Passport Mobile App

Knowledge and resources gaps for adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients: Results from survAYA, an Italian National Survey

Adolescents and young adults (AYA; 15–39 years) represent a distinct oncology population with specific biological and psychosocial needs. Despite growing awareness, AYA patients often face fragmented care between pediatric and adult settings, resulting in diagnostic delays, limited clinical trial access, and inadequate psychosocial support. In 2021, the AIOM-AIEOP AYA Working Group was established in Italy to promote awareness and address these challenges.

Quality indicators in identification and care of patients with genetic predisposition to cancer: An AIFET proposal

Hereditary cancer genetics is increasingly recognized as an integral component of cancer care, contributing to treatment, early detection, and risk reduction strategies for patients and their relatives. In this context, several hereditary cancer programs, databases, recommendations, and guidelines have been implemented within the Italian National Health System and at hospital level.

End-of-life decisions and opinions: Results of E.L.D.Y.-CA.RE study carried out at Veneto Institute of Oncology, Italy

Hereditary cancer genetics is increasingly recognized as an integral component of cancer care, contributing to treatment, early detection, and risk reduction strategies for patients and their relatives. In this context, several hereditary cancer programs, databases, recommendations, and guidelines have been implemented within the Italian National Health System and at hospital level.