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Almost all men with early prostate cancer survive 10 years, regardless of treatment

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The survival rate for early-stage prostate cancer is 99 percent after 10 years, regardless of whether men undergo surgery, radiation or are “actively monitored,” according to studies published Wednesday. Researchers hailed the results as good news, saying they had been expecting a survival rate of 90 percent. This article is hopeful, but leaves questions.  It’s not clear how ‘early is defined or whether the arms were truly randomized.  Read the article, carefully.

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A peek behind the curtain: pathologists are the most important doctors you’ll never meet

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Unlike your GP, urologist, and oncologist, pathologists are not docs that you choose and you’ll likely never meet them. They are associated with labs and with medical practices. They rarely meet patients or speak to them. In fact, in some areas pathologists are barred from speaking to patients. An interview with Dr. Les Raff, head pathologist at UroPartners LLC in Chicago. Read the article here.

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High PSA levels in middle-age men could indicate higher risk for prostate cancer

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A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology has found that men who have higher-than-normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels in middle age are more likely to have fatal prostate cancer later in life. Read the article here.

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Preventing Overtreatment of Prostate Cancer: New Model Identifies Ideal Patients for Active Surveillance

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A new care model for patients with low-risk prostate cancer may help prevent disease overtreatment. This evidence-based approach uses best practices to select patients to avoid disease overtreatment. Results from a 3-year study recently published in Urology indicate that active surveillance (AS) rates nearly doubled after this model was adopted. Read the article here.

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Hamilton study a “game changer” for prostate cancer treatment

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A “game changer” study has concluded many prostate cancer patients need half as much radiation treatment as currently given. Ontario hospitals are already starting to change treatment to four weeks from the standard eight because of the study led by Hamilton’s Juravinski and Toronto’s Princess Margaret cancer centres. Read the article here.

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Laser ablation becomes increasingly viable treatment for prostate cancer

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Up until now, capturing an image of a prostate cancer has been difficult because prostate tissue and tumor tissue are so similar. Precise, non-invasive surgical treatment has proved difficult as a result. Now UCLA researchers report that prostate cancer patients may soon have a new option to treat their disease: laser heat. Read the article here.

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