Essential Information for Newly Diagnosed Early Stage Prostate Cancer Patients | ZERO Summit 2024

Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Whether you're the patient or a loved one, staying informed is crucial for active involvement in treatment decisions. Gain essential insights to navigate this journey effectively.
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[@waynefoote3781]

Thank you very much for caring and informing!

[@MikeF-qw5ky]

Dr. McNeil, That was a masterful presentation! I am a Genitourinary Nurse Navigator at a regional cancer center and deal with patients with prostate cancer every day. And I especially appreciate your encouragement to take time to educate yourself and have those conversations. Patients too often feel that once given the "C" diagnosis, it must be removed as quickly as possible. Long life an high QOL are still available, even if we are not treating to cure the more advanced cancers. Thank you for your contribution! Mike Freeze, BSN, RN

[@igorkot5895]

Thank you for the great educational presentation!

[@user-nv4dk9ki8s]

Oh i see now you were talking about the grading groups when you had the donut example

[@DCGreenZone]

You need to know what people have accomplished with Ivermectin, Fenbendazole. You need to know that Glasgow University is adding Mebendazole to Docetaxel.

[@donalddeacon8483]

Excellent!

[@tonydali58]

How does unfavorable genomic tests (Polaris, Decipher) affect Staging and treatment decisions?

[@richardking9161]

Best explanation I have heard regarding prostate cancer.

[@user-nv4dk9ki8s]

Dr are you using the old Gleason score in this presentation it can be confusing you know

[@hopper333]

Hello, In regards to the length of radiation treatment, for instance, 28 days vs. 45 days, is there a difference in side effect severity?

[@TERRY-cb2ku]

I've wondered about that myself. There is a lot of information on the internet, but some of it seems contradictory. My MRI has indicated that I have a lesion but I haven't scheduled a biopsy yet. I'm seventy two and still functional in every way. I have an enlarged prostate and some frequent urination symptoms, but otherwise things work pretty well. Not looking forward to this journey.

[@hopper333]

I did the same w my MRI and followed up w the biopsy. That's when I saw real evidence that I have some 4+3. Funny, my Urologist said he didn't feel anything w the finger test and said I shouldn't be concerned w my 5.4 PSA. Anyway, definitely get your biopsy. Btw, your MRI will help your biopsy to get a couple extra core samples from that area on the image.

[@TheDisco672]

@@hopper333targeted biopsy

[@mperloe]

MRI Linac can offer 5 sessions SBRT with smaller margins and reduced early toxicities.