Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, October 27, 2025

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Editor’s Pick: Treatment recommendations including whole-gland radiation versus active surveillance. (bj)

Topics Discussed
PSA history; biopsy results and the importance of getting a second opinion; imaging for staging & PIRADS scoring; molecular/genetic testing including Polaris molecular predictive tests; treatment recommendations including whole-gland radiation versus active surveillance; PSMA PET scans and their high success rate for detection; various biopsy techniques stressing the importance of getting a MRI before a biopsy; Prostox as a test for predicting urinary issues following treatment; radiation treatments and the potential for urinary and erectile side effects.

Chat Log

AnCan – Stuart sent a chat · 7:45 PM

Dr. Ming Zhou – Mt Sinai Health System
Email: Ming.zhou@mountsinai.org
Phone: 212-241-8881

Dr. Jonathan Epstein – https://advanceduropathology.com/
Email: jepstein@imppllc.com
Phone: 516-760-2037

David Keller Jacksonville, Florida sent a chat · 9:01 PM
Thank you for a good meeting. Need to go. Have a great week.

Jim Stewart Reno, NV sent a chat · 9:15 PM
signing out, good night all!

Henry sent a chat · 9:31 PM
I was also informed to have surgery because of the enlarged prostrate . It changes things, when the prostate is larger than usual.

Mark WV sent a chat · 9:34 PM
Sorry have to go. good night

Low/Intermediate PCa Video Chat, October 27, 2025