A new paper by Meissner et al. has reported important, long-term data on fear of recurrence and biochemical progression of prostate cancer among a large cohort of German patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. … READ MORE …
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AnCan, UsTOO, and Active Surveillance Patients International (ASPI) are working together to conduct a survey of the experiences of men who are on active surveillance (AS), have ever considered AS, or were at one time on AS. Spouses/partners of such men are also able to participate. … READ MORE …
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In February, a group of researchers initiated a major new survey of patient knowledge about active surveillance as an initial management option for men with lower risk forms of prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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A researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing is conducting a study to better understand supportive care needs and quality of life among individuals with ADVANCED forms of prostate cancer and is seeking just a few more participants to complete this survey. Can you help (if you haven’t already)? … READ MORE …
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A researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) College of Nursing is conducting a study to better understand supportive care needs and quality of life among individuals with ADVANCED forms of prostate cancer. If you live in the USA or its territories and are a patient with ADVANCED (i.e., recurrent, non-localized, or metastatic) prostate cancer, you are potentially eligible to participate. … READ MORE …
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The American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has put together a brief research survey to learn more about patients’ experiences with cancer care. Specifically, ASCO is interested in patient’s perspectives on how things like diet, exercise, and weight management are incorporated into cancer care. … READ MORE …
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Members of the Coalition for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Research (CIBR) are interested in patient perspectives and experiences in relation to imaging in the diagnosis, work-up, and management of men with or suspected of having prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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A research group at the University of Otago in New Zealand is continuing to investigate how men treated for prostate cancer deal with sexual dysfunction. We have helped them with this before and will continue to do so. … READ MORE …
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It is well understood that having a supportive partner has a positive impact on cancer survivorship. However, prostate cancer can pose specific problems to starting a new relationship for single men. … READ MORE …
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We know that cancer can affect the sleep patterns of many cancer patients. There is clear evidence that this can also occur among prostate cancer patients. With a single rather obvious exception, what is less clear is exactly why having prostate cancer may affect the sleep of prostate cancer patients. … READ MORE …
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A new survey being conducted by an experienced research team at the University of Calgary in Canada is seeking participants. … READ MORE …
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Researchers at the University of Galway in Ireland have recently posted a short, anonymous, questionnaire on line related to psychological and emotional aspects of being diagnosed with and treated for prostate cancer. It took about 7 minutes to complete. … READ MORE …
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There is a significant knowledge gap concerning sexual function for prostate cancer patients in the men who have sex with men (MSM) community, because all of the existing assessment tools are designed for the heterosexual population. … READ MORE …
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A team of researchers at the University of Calgary in Canada is seeking men with a history of prostate cancer willing to complete a survey related to men’s sexuality. … READ MORE …
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Earlier this year, in late May and early June, Prostate Cancer International (PCaI) conducted what we have described as a very primitive pilot survey on prostate cancer patients’ perceptions of “value” in the management of this disease. … READ MORE …
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