Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, 4/13/2026

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Low/Intermediate PCa

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, 4/13/2026

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, 4/13/2026

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Editor’s Pick: Questions about the efficacy of clinical trials for focal therapy treatment of prostate cancer. (bj)

Topics Discussed
New diagnosis and seeking second opinions on treatment options; potential candidate for active surveillance; importance of getting second opinion on biopsy results; Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT) scheduled—5 sessions over a 10-day period; concerns about traveling to a center of excellence for treatment and then receiving follow-up care locally; questions about the efficacy of clinical trails in general and specifically focal therapy for prostate cancer; difficulties in getting insurance companies to approve medical treatments; differences between germline and somatic (Decipher) genetic testing; avoid the “Google Trap”—don’t make your treatment decisions based on internet searches.

Chat

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 7:54 PM
Dr. Ming Zhou Mount Sinai Health System Department of Pathology, Box 1194 Annenberg Bldg. 15th FL 1468 Madison Ave New York, NY 10029 Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org Telephone: (212)241-8881

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 7:55 PM
Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/  Tel:516-760-2037    jepstein@imppllc.com

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:19 PM
The Emperor… Great scans and a PSA of 0.2 with a healthy prostate 😏

David in Portland, OR sent a chat · 8:52 PM
“Delayed Definitive Management of Localized Prostate Cancer: What Do We Know?” Co-authors include Peter Carroll and Mack Roach, https://doi.org/10.1038/s41391-024-00876-2

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 8:59 PM
PROMISE https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:00 PM
AnCan Foundation YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@ancanfoundation

medium.com/@mperloe sent a chat · 9:02 PM
Thanks guys. Hope all is well.

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:03 PM
All is well. Good to see you.

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:08 PM
I have a few short questions.

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:09 PM
Have to wait until the back end, Steve

Steve in Malaysia sent a chat · 9:09 PM
ok 👍

AnCan – Boykin sent a chat · 9:15 PM
AnCan Prostox https://ancan.org/?s=prostox

Bill (VA) sent a chat · 9:26 PM
https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06807359

David in Portland, ORsent a chat · 9:46 PM
“Can You Take Cash From Medicare Patients?” https://elitenp.com/medicare-and-cash-practices/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

AnCan – Rick sent a chat · 9:49 PM
Thank you David….