From Prostate Cancer Foundation:
Is one of these tests right for you? Do you even need one?
Read more about it HERE
Molecular Biomarker Tests for Localized Prostate Cancer
Blood and Urine Tests for Prostate Cancer
From Prostate Cancer Foundation:
Your PSA is going up. What’s going on with your prostate? Good news: “second-line” blood and urine tests can provide answers and help guide treatment.
Read more about it HERE
Download Updated 2019 Prostate Cancer Patient Guide
Prostate Cancer Foundation’s goal is always to deliver the most cutting-edge treatments and information to families dealing with prostate cancer. As such, they have committed to updating the patient guide to reflect the very latest research and discoveries for patients.
This is our third round of updates for 2019. Changes include:
- Updated information on local treatments for recurrent prostate cancer
- Updated information on therapies for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer
- New FDA approval of darolutamide for non-metastatic CRPC
- New information about non-hormonal therapy options for select patients
- New information on the use of PARP inhibitors as an emerging therapy
- Updated recommendations on when to talk to your doctor about PSA screening
- Updated nutrition recommendations
Download an updated digital copy today and then be sure to provide feedback.
Stanford Doctor Discusses Advances in the Detection and Treatment of Prostate Cancer
Stanford radiation oncologist prostate cancer expert Dr. Patrick Swift presents on the new advances on prostate cancer and its treatment. Watch the recording HERE
Dilemma: Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer and Active Surveillance
Men who are initially diagnosed with intermediate-risk prostate cancer may or may not be good candidates for Active Surveillance. This excellent article begins to provide a basis for making that determination. You can read the article by clicking HERE.
What are Some Other Causes for a High PSA?
So you’ve had your PSA test, and it came back high. Your doctor did a DRE and ran a few more tests, and assures you that prostate cancer is very unlikely. Still, you’re worried. What are some other causes of a high PSA?
Read about this in the Prostate Care Foundation blog HERE
Online Active Surveillance Virtual Support Group
Prostate Cancer International announces the development and official opening of its online Active Surveillance Virtual Support Group. This group will meet by webinar or conference call once a month, with the next webinar on Wednesday, December 6, at 2:00 pm Eastern Time (11:00 am Pacific). Registration is required to join.
For more information, click here
Dr. Mark Scholz and Panel Discussion Video – El Camino Hospital
Dr. Mark Scholz participated in a tumor board session with a discussion of Prostate Cancer Cases at El Camino Hospital in November 2017.
Participants included:
- Robert Sinha, MD, Medical Director of Radiation Oncology
- Frank Lai, MD, Urological Oncologist/Robotic Surgeon, El Camino Hospital
- Steven Kurtzman, MD, Radiation Oncologist, Director of Prostate Brachytherapy, El Camino Hospital
- Shane Dormady, MD PhD, Medical Director of Oncology, El Camino Hospital
- Mark Scholz, MD, Medical Oncology, Director of Prostate Cancer Specialists, Founder of Prostate Cancer Research Institute
View the recording of the event here
2017 Prostate Cancer Patient Guide – From pcf.org
The Prostate Cancer Patient Guide, available from pcf.org is a useful and a must-have resource for prostate cancer patients, loved ones, or caregivers.
Download it from the pcf.org web site here
A Short Course in Prostate Cancer by Thomas J. Leih (eBook)
A Short Course in Prostate Cancer – eBook
The purpose of this short eBook is to provide men facing prostate cancer with a lot of up-to-date information in a compact format.
The information and opinions provided in this book are not specific medical advice for any individual. It should not substitute for medical advice from a healthcare professional. The author is not a medical doctor. The reader is advised that any information or opinions expressed or implied in this book are those of a layman and should not be acted upon without the consent of a licensed physician. This book is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical problem, consult your own physician.
Download the pdf ebook here.