Smart physicians have always been extremely conscious that how they present information can have a profound impact on exactly how patients will react to that information. … READ MORE …
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The annual meeting of the Society for Urological Oncology has been going to in Washington, DC, this week, and reports on the various sessions have been available on the UroToday web site. … READ MORE …
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An article by Esserman et al. in the May issue of Lancet Oncology has again laid out the argument being made by a number of leading cancer specialists that “new terminology” is a necessary requirement for smarter discussions between all relevant parties about “indolent and precancerous disorders”. … READ MORE …
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As many readers will be aware, the word “cure” has to be used with caution in talking about any form of cancer — prostate cancer included. While “curative” therapy can be offered to a high proportion of men diagnosed with this condition, achieving a true “cure” is a less predictable opportunity, especially for men diagnosed with intermediate- and high-risk disease. … READ MORE …
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A recent article in the International Journal of Men’s Health argues that we need to be more honest with patients about the impact of “hormone therapy” in the treatment of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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