This site is intended for healthcare professionals
Prostatic tissue biopsy; Sections show fatty tissue, neural tissue and muscle tissue; Prostate cancer diagnosis
HRR Mutation Testing in mPC

Unlocking HRR testing: Why it matters in mPC

Last updated: 16th Oct 2025
Published: 16th Oct 2025

After listening to this podcast, are you more confident in explaining the clinical significance of HRR mutations in mPC and their impact on patient outcomes?

Episode 1. Alicia Morgans and David Olmos discuss the evolving role of HRR testing in mPC, highlighting the striking aggressiveness of BRCA-mutated disease, even in patients with low-volume metastases. Their conversation examines the clinical importance of distinguishing germline from somatic mutations, the need for early testing and treatment escalation, and the practical challenges of implementing HRR testing across diverse healthcare settings. Insights from the CAPTURE study and recent trials underscore the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration and structured diagnostic pathways in making HRR testing clinically actionable. View transcript.

Chapters
00:50 How do HRRm shape mCRPC behavior?
03:07 CAPTURE study: Clinical insights
04:56 When should HRR be tested in mPC?
07:24 HRR testing: Germline vs somatic
10:12 Prognostic relevance of BRCA mutations
13:05 PROfound trial and PARP use in mCRPC
15:50 HRR testing in practice
18:27 Multidisciplinary HRR testing
20:47 Making HRR testing clinically actionable

 

Next episode

Return to episode list

 

Meet the guest speaker

David Olmos, MD, PhDDavid Olmos, MD, PhD

David Olmos is a Clinical Scientist and Medical Oncologist at Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre and its research institute in Madrid, Spain, where he holds a tenured position as a Distinguished Researcher. Olmos has contributed to the development of several prostate cancer drugs.

Disclosures: Received multiple grants as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI from AECC (Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer), CRIS (CRIS Cancer Foundation), DoD-CDMRP (U.S. Department of Defense – Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs), ISCIII (Instituto de Salud Carlos III), PCF (Prostate Cancer Foundation), Ramón y Cajal Research Excellence Programme (Spanish Ministry of Science), and SEOM (Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica).

Complete the form below to receive our regular round-up of the latest clinical news and medical education resources on Medthority, straight to your inbox.

* = required information 

 

By providing your email address, you are opting in to receive our monthly newsletter.

By submitting this form you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You can withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the ‘unsubscribe’ link found at the bottom of every email.