Current status and future perspectives of the managements of metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer

Purpose The therapeutic landscape for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) has changed dramatically. Here, we provide the current status and future prospective of the management of mHSPC. Methods We reviewed recent literature of landmark studies on the managements of mHSPC. Results Upfront docetaxel or androgen receptor signaling inhibitor (ARSi) in addition to ADT has improved survival in mHSPC patients and has become the new standard of care. Triplet therapy with docetaxel, ARSi and ADT also improved survival. In the future, triplet therapy may become the standard of care. Oligometastatic mHSPC patients could benefit from local therapy. The inclusion of risk factors or the genetic biomarkers will provide the best treatment for individual mHSPC patients. Conclusion Strong systemic therapy in the first-line treatment of mHSPC has been shown to improve survival and quality of life. Currently, several clinical trials are evaluating novel compounds such as PARP inhibitor, AKT inhibitor, and immune checkpoint inhibitor. The therapeutic landscape of mHSPC management will change dramatically.