5-alpha Reductase and Active Surveillance
May 18, 2012
5-alpha Reductase Inhibitors Help Prostate Cancer Patients on Active Surveillance
New Therapies
May 18, 2012
New Therapies for Prostate Cancer: The Practicalities
Jeannette Y. Wick, RPh, MBA
Published Online: Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Management of Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
February 3, 2012
Management of Metastatic Castration-resistant Prostate Cancer
Abstract
The management of men with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) has taken several leaps forwards in the last two years, with the demonstration of improved overall survival with three novel agents (sipuleucel-T, cabazitaxel and abiraterone acetate) and a significant delay in skeletal-related events observed with denosumab.
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Dutasteride in localised prostate cancer management
February 1, 2012
Dutasteride in localised prostate cancer management: the REDEEM randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Interpretation
Dutasteride could provide a beneficial adjunct to active surveillance for men with low-risk prostate cancer.
Extending Lives of Men With Prostate Cancer
February 1, 2012
Advanced prostate cancer patients live longer with MDV3100
Reviewed By: Joseph V. Madia, MD [www.dailyrx.com]
By: Laurie Stoneham [www.dailyrx.com]
Published: Jan 31, 2012 04:17 pm
Brachytherapy for High-Risk Patients
January 27, 2012
ScienceDaily (Jan. 25, 2012) — Brachytherapy for high-risk prostate cancers patients has historically been considered a less effective modality, but a new study from radiation oncologists at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson suggests otherwise.
Focal Therapy
January 17, 2012
Dr. Uri Lindner, a medical associate of Dr. Trachtenberg at PMH, will be our guest speaker at our 25 July 2012 Awareness Night at Toronto Botanical Gardens. His topic will be Focal Therapy. Click here for more information on Focal Therapy.
Dr. Myers talks about active surveillance versus watchful waiting for prostate cancer
December 20, 2011
Dr. Myers compares active surveillance and watchful waiting for prostate cancer in this 6:51 video. Click here to view.
VIDEO: Introduction To Brachytherapy
December 10, 2011
Dr. Saibishkumar Elantholi Parameswaran (Dr. Saibish)
Radiation Oncologist, Princess Margaret Hospital/University Health Network, Toronto Canada
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Toronto
Dr. Saibish uses this video at Princess Margaret Hospital to familiarize his patients with Brachytherapy. There is information on Prostate Cancer, as well.
12 minutes