Core Insights - Astellas Pharma and Pfizer announced five-year follow-up results from the Phase 3 ARCHES study, showing a 30% reduction in the risk of death for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer treated with XTANDI plus androgen deprivation therapy compared to placebo plus ADT [1][5][4] Group 1: Study Results - The five-year follow-up indicated that two-thirds of men are now surviving five years, representing a 13% absolute and 30% relative improvement over standard hormonal therapy alone [2][5] - In patients with high-volume disease, a 36-month improvement in median overall survival was observed, with hazard ratios indicating improved survival across various subgroups [2][5] - The incidence of treatment-emergent adverse events remained consistent with prior analyses, with no new safety signals identified [2][5] Group 2: XTANDI's Impact - XTANDI is recognized for its long-term efficacy and patient impact in advanced prostate cancer, changing the treatment landscape for those living with the disease [3][4] - The five-year follow-up data reinforces XTANDI plus ADT as the standard of care for treating advanced metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer [4][5] Group 3: Future Directions - The results from the ARCHES study will be submitted for publication in a peer-reviewed journal, indicating ongoing research and validation of XTANDI's efficacy [3][4] - Additional data from the eight-year follow-up of the ENZAMET study will also be presented, further supporting the treatment's benefits [4][6] Group 4: Company Background - Astellas Pharma is a global pharmaceutical company focused on addressing diseases with high unmet medical needs, while Pfizer Oncology is committed to delivering transformative therapies in cancer care [26][27] - The collaboration between Astellas and Pfizer for the development and commercialization of XTANDI has been ongoing since 2009, highlighting a long-term partnership in advancing cancer treatment [28]