Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, May 26, 2025

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Editor’s Pick: Seeking a definitive answer from multiple information sources is a problem. (bj)

Topics Discussed
Questions about transitioning from active surveillance when treatment is needed; importance of getting a second opinion on biopsy results; understanding mortality studies related to orgovyx (relugolix); preparing for post-treatment exams when you participated in study, what questions should be asked; when you are on active surveillance, how to interpret cribriform patterns and what concerns should have about metastasis; the importance of following best practices; failing to make a decision about who you are going to trust for medical care can become a bigger issue than the treatment itself; prioritizing medical treatment when you need treatment for prostate cancer and BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia); micro ultrasound vs MRI in guided biopsies.

Chat Log

Eric- Atlanta
2nd Opinions for Biopsies -Jonathan Epstein, MD Contact:jonathaniraepstein@gmail.com https://advanceduropathology.com -Ming Zhou, MD, PHD Now at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City. If you have questions for him, please contact him directly at Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org) -John Hopkins Pathology https://pathology.jhu.edu/patient-care/second-opinions Biopsy Videos/Links topics: Master pathologist Zhou continues his primer on prostate biopsies https://howardwolinsky.substack.com/p/master-pathologist-zhou-continues Second Opinion Diagnosis in Prostate Pathology Grand Rounds in Urology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTjOED_da1I Should You Get a Second Opinion on Gleason 6 Pathology Slides? Expert Laurence Klotz, MD https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9DE6xhKQ_4

Stuart
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

Send the following material to the above address
a. Glass slides (or images on a CD disc)
b. A copy of the outside pathology report
c. Insurance information. For Self-pay, the hospital charge USD250 for each review.

After I review the case, I will contact you to discuss your diagnosis if you wish. Thank you and let me know how I can be of further help.

Dr. Ming Zhou
Professor of Pathology
Vice Chair of Oncological Pathology
Chief of Pathology at the Tisch Cancer Hospital
Mount Sinai Health System
Department of Pathology, Molecular and Cell Based Medicine
Box 1194 Annenberg Bldg. 15th FL New York, NY 10029
Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org
Telephone: (212)241-8881 FAX: 212-876-4718

AnCan Barniskis – rick
@JillB… did you request time. This is a question for the Group, rather than the Chat Window.

AnCan Barniskis – rick
Stuart pointed out that DR. George moves. Dr. Palapattu is another good recommendation.

AnCan Barniskis – rick
The radiation oncology recommendation is Dr Jason Hearne.

Zolie C
Can you ple provide info for the Wednesday Meeting ThANK YOU

Stuart
Same room, same time

David – Jacksonville, FL
pls doublecheck I’m on the mailing list. Thank you.

Eric- Atlanta
Second Opinion Diagnosis in Prostate Pathology Grand Rounds in Urology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTjOED_da1I

David – Jacksonville, FL
Men, need to go. Thank you for being here- David

Eric- Atlanta
Micro Ultrasound physician finder: https://www.exactimaging.com/physician-finder Micro Ultrasound vs MRI in guided biopsies: https://www.vumedi.com/video/microultrasound-vs-mri-guided-biopsy-for-prostate-cancer-diagnosis-the-optimum-trial-results/?token=3bdedd05-0b76-4ec4-a1c9-064cd0806a8f&link_data=eyJiZXRfbWFpbF9pdGVtX2lkIjozODE1MDM5MDMsImJldF9tYWlsX2FjdGlvbiI6ImJjIn0%3A1u8F17%3AIbndn9N2vzQ0eVXcd_RdjDyNPHn0JrOEullWh-uonuY

Eric- Atlanta
https://www.nccn.org/members/profile?groupid=13

Eric- Atlanta
MD Anderson

Eric- Atlanta
AS Group Schedule: https://ancan.org/series/active-surveillance-prostate-cancer/

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, May 26, 2025