Discussion 'Prostate Cancer'
Living Well with Prostate Cancer
Quality of life is a major concern of patients when they are choosing treatment for prostate cancer. Our prostate cancer panel led by Mike Scott is talking to Dr. Paul Schellhammer, a prostate cancer survivor himself, about treatment outcomes and…
Focal Laser Ablation in Treatment of Localized Prostate Cancer – A Developing Therapeutic Option
MRI-guided focal laser ablation of the prostate is a developing treatment option for patients with localized prostate cancer. We are talking to Dr. Ara Karamanian on this new treatment technique and its nuances. The panel discussion will include a brief…
What is Value for Patients in the Management of Prostate Cancer.
At all stages of and levels of prostate cancer, whether you have low, intermediate, or high risk disease, whether you are newly diagnosed, have recurrent disease or your prostate cancer has advanced and metastasized, the same questions arise. What is…
How Will New Imaging Techniques and Genomic Tests Help In Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer.
Recent advances in prostate cancer has led to the discovery of many new imaging and genomic tests. Information on the new tests and techniques can help patients in making informed decisions regarding their prostate cancer diagnosis, treatments and management options…
HIFU for Prostate Cancer Finally Gets the FDA Nod. What to expect.
After more than 10 years of clinical trials, the Food and Drug Administration on October 9 approved the first high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) device for ablation of prostate tissue. HIFU has already been approved for use in prostate tissue outside…