Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Video Support Group, Oct 21, 2024

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Low/Intermediate PCa

Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Video Support Group, Oct 21, 2024

Low/Intermediate Prostate Cancer Support Video Support Group, Oct 21, 2024

AnCan is grateful to the following sponsors for making this recording possible: Bayer, Foundation Medicine, Janssen, Myriad Genetics, Novartis, Telix & Blue Earth Diagnostics.

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Editor’s Pick: A second opinion from a creditable source is a good way to verify an initial diagnosis. (bj)

Topics Discussed

New diagnosis researching HiFu and TulsaPro; PROMISE Study for genetic testing; focal treatment limitation; Interpreting nomogram results to choose between surgery or radiation; importance of getting a second opinion; dealing with anxiety as part of the decision process; helpful tip — build a list of questions before seeing your doctor(s); understanding radiation treatment options — SBRT, Cyber Knife, etc.; Are rectum spacers still needed for radiation treatments; overcoming analysis paralysis; nadir outcomes for radiation treatment; decision regret following prostatectomy; transitioning from active surveillance to a definitive treatment; SBRT experience update; Prostox (cheek swab) for DNA/genetic testing; Decipher testing for DNA/genetic testing; low dose brachytherapy.

Chat Log

AnCan – rick
Promise study  https://www.prostatecancerpromise.org/?utm_campaign=ANCAN&utm_medium=link&utm_source=Webinar

AnCan – rick
Mack Roach was my rad onc.

Bob S – Maryland
link for nommagram

AnCan – rick
Dr. Mark … mperloe@ancan.org

Bob S – Maryland
bye all.