A newly published study in Urologic Oncology has reported data from a survey carried out by researchers at the National Cancer Institute into “the current practice patterns and views among urologists regarding focal therapy for prostate cancer”. … READ MORE …
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According to new data from a study at the University of Chicago, African-American males scheduled for a prostate biopsy are at greater risk for a positive diagnosis of cancer than white males and they also significantly underestimate their probability of a positive biopsy result. … READ MORE …
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It is fascinating how misinformation can drive the way we react to health care issues — and just how much misinformation we manage to propagate on a regular basis. … READ MORE …
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A study by researchers at the University of Miami and Yale School of Medicine suggests there may be an association between patients’ beliefs about the potential curability of prostate cancer and their overall, long-term survival. … READ MORE …
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