Staff at the Urologic Oncology Branch of the National Cancer Institute have just published the results of a survey evaluating current knowledge of (some) specialist urologists and urologic oncologists about the roles of MRI scanning in the diagnosis of prostate cancer and how they are integrating the use of MRI scanning and MR-guided biopsies into their clinical practice. … READ MORE …
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According to a new paper, just published in JAMA Oncology, the vast majority of Swedish men diagnosed with very low- and low-risk prostate cancer are now being initially managed on active surveillance. … READ MORE …
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It is well understood that some (perhaps even many) men diagnosed with low-risk disease have difficulty accepting active monitoring of any type as an effective and safe management strategy for deferring immediate, unnecessary treatment — and perhaps being able to avoid treatment at all. … READ MORE …
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According to a new study published on line in Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases, 370/425 urologists who responded to a recent survey felt that active surveillance was a reasonable management strategy and about 350/425 actually manage patients by using this approach. But … READ MORE …
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We recommend to our readers a recent article in Medscape Oncology entitled “What’s impeding active surveillance in prostate cancer?” The article is based on a review by Cooperberg et al. in a recent issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. However, the full text of that review article is not easily accessible for most patients and advocates. … READ MORE …
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A new report from the Cleveland Clinic provides us with rigorous data on the acceptability and outcomes of active surveillance (AS) as a management strategy for men diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer — regardless of their age at the time of diagnosis. … READ MORE …
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