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Cancer spreading just outside the capsule of the gland or into the seminal vesicles with otherwise clear scans is termed locally advanced. Modern radiation can effectively control locally advanced cancer when the cancer is confined to the region immediately surrounding the prostate. However, since microscopic metastases may be present, radiation to the pelvic lymph nodes should be discussed. When pelvic radiation is administered, testosterone inactivation pharmaceuticals (TIP) should be added.
Fears about the existence of microscopic metastasis should never be the basis for the decision to forgo treatment to the prostate. Rather, an aggressive approach using every potential means to eradicate the cancer is indicated.
“Like any other treatment decision we’re looking at risk-benefit ratios, we’re looking at what other options do we have?” LISTEN TO THE EPISODE For men with limited options, clinical trials …
2020 has been quite a year. We wanted to spotlight a couple of exciting advancements in the prostate cancer world and beyond as well as looking forward to the future. …
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The PSMA PET Scan is changing the way doctors decide what treatments to recommend for prostate cancer. Accurate assessment of a cancer spread is essential. Until now, physicians estimated the …
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/off-label-treatment-used-for-prostate-cancer “So these medicines are effective, but you may not hear about them. It’s certainly not something that’s FDA approved and so it flies under the radar.”- Dr. Scholz …
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/applying-genetic-therapy “Someday in the future we may not define the cancers as prostate cancer, ovarian, or lung. We might start to define the cancers based on the genetic abnormality …
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/dont-reject-radiation “Historically, metastatic cancer has such a bleak outlook that people address this problem of progressive cancer sometimes with denial. The thinking is ‘well, doctors can’t do much anyway.’ …
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/the-intelligence-of-immunotherapy “We hope and believe that men with advanced prostate cancer are going to see greater longevity and a better quality of life [with immunotherapy]. Even now, immunotherapy is …
You’ve just been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Fear, confusion and uncertainty set in. You feel healthy, you aren’t in pain, you have no symptoms, and yet you have cancer? How …
How to Sequence Taxotere, Jevtana, Xtandi, and Zytiga By Mark Scholz, MD Since the advent of effective second-generation hormonal therapies such as Zytiga or Xtandi, prostate cancer experts have been …