Posted on January 2, 2010 by Sitemaster
A few days ago we suggested that the role of positron emission tomography (PET scanning) as a diagnostic and prognostic tool in patients with prostate cancer was probably best limited to research studies at major medical centers at the present time. A recent study from Germany appears to confirm this suggestion. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Diagnosis, Management, Risk | Tagged: lymph nodes, PET scan, positron emission tomography | 3 Comments »
Posted on December 24, 2009 by Sitemaster
The role of positron emission tomography or PET scanning in the work-up and management of prostate cancer patients is evolving. … READ MORE …
Filed under: Diagnosis, Management | Tagged: PET, positron emission tomography | 1 Comment »
Posted on April 19, 2009 by Sitemaster
The reports discussed below deal with:
- Positron emission tomography in prostate cancer management
- HIFU and cryotherapy in focal therapy for prostate cancer
- Does a prior TURP affect outcomes to radical prostatectomy? … READ MORE …
Filed under: Management, Treatment, Uncategorized | Tagged: cryotherapy, HIFU, high-intensity focuse ultrasound, outcome, PET, positron emission tomography, transurethral resection, TURP | Leave a comment »