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It
is estimated that between 10-40%
of men undergoing a definitive
therapy such as radical
prostatectomy or radiation
therapy have what has been
labeled an insignificant cancer.
These cancers pose little risk
to most men, however, many
factors may influence the risk
including the person longevity.
The presence of high grade
cancer can influence outcome and
these some are times missed on
the initial biopsies. Our
approach in selected men with
low risk cancer identified on
the initial biopsy is to further
stage them with 3D mapping
biopsies in order to further
classify the cancer so that a
more informed decision can be
made. We encourage to watch the
Emmy Award winning television
program by news anchor Mike
Landess [
Videos] which explains
the entire procedure. The
majority of men diagnosed with
prostate cancer will die of
another cause, most commonly
heart disease. Our approach is
not just focused on treating a
cancer but also includes issues
related to men's health.
See an example of the different
steps from Patient Admission to
Follow-up: [
Patient algorithm ]
BLOG:
Thoughts and updates about
prostate cancer – written
primarily for patients and
their families.
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