Rocio del Castillo-Acuña

Prof. Rocio del Castillo-Acuña

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Academic Career Length

3Years (2024-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

Representative Publications

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25 April 2024 in Archivos de Bronconeumología
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RCRocio del Castillo-Acuña
Rocio del Castillo-Acuña
ASAna Serradilla
Ana Serradilla
FLFernando López-Campos
Fernando López-Campos
FCFelipe Couñago
Felipe Couñago

24 September 2025 in Therapeutics
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PSPaula Simon-Silva
Paula Simon-Silva
RCRocio del Castillo-Acuña
Rocio del Castillo-Acuña
JBJonathan Saavedra Bejarano
Jonathan Saavedra Bejarano
ÁGÁngeles Sánchez- Gálvez
Ángeles Sánchez- Gálvez
APAntonio Lazo Prados
Antonio Lazo Prados
MBManuel Luis Blanco-Villar
Manuel Luis Blanco-Villar
Background/Objectives: Biochemical recurrence (BCR) occurs in 15–40% of men within five years of radical prostatectomy (RP), presenting a major challenge for long-term disease control. While salvage radiotherapy (SRT) and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) are established post-RP interventions, the optimal integration of ADT with SRT—regarding timing, duration, and patient selection—remains unclear. We aimed to synthesize current clinical evidence on the efficacy and safety of combining ADT with SRT in patients experiencing BCR after RP. Methods: A narrative review was conducted, encompassing retrospective cohort studies, prospective randomized controlled trials (notably RTOG 9601, GETUG-AFU 16, RADICALS-HD, and SPPORT), and meta-analyses. Studies were selected based on relevance to combined ADT + SRT versus SRT alone, with outcomes of interest including biochemical progression-free survival (bPFS), metastasis-free survival (MFS), and overall survival (OS). Trial characteristics, ADT duration (short-term [4–6 months] versus long-term [≥24 months]), radiation scheme, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) thresholds at SRT initiation were extracted and compared. Results: The combination of ADT and SRT represents a promising strategy for the treatment of prostate cancer with BCR after RP. Current evidence supports its benefit in terms of disease control and survival, particularly in high-risk patients. Conclusions: Differences in inclusion criteria, ADT duration, and the heterogeneous quality of the available studies limit the formulation of universal recommendations. Well-designed prospective trials are needed to optimize therapeutic approaches and personalize treatment based on each patient’s risk profile.