THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK

There have been a number of interesting reports over the past couple of days that are summarized briefly below. They encompass such topics as:

• The validity of the Epstein criteria in predicting clinically indolent prostate cancer
• MRI and MRSI in patient work-up prior to treatment for stage T1c disease
• Contrast-enhanced, color Döppler ultrasound and prostate biopsy
• Gleason scores and cancer “laterality” on biopsy and after surgery
• Accuracy of prediction of “unilateral” prostate cancer, and implications for focal surgery
• Patient age and probability of indolent disease
• Testosterone levels, comorbidities, ADT, and mortality
• A new “prostate mechanical imaging system” … READ MORE …

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