Category: In The News
Combining External Radiation and Brachytherapy: More Harm Than Good
Combining external radiation and seed implantation is used by many doctors to treat localized prostate cancer. Unfortunately, no study has ever demonstrated this combination was better than either therapy alone. Now a recent study shows the harms of this treatment without improving results. For men with low risk disease, there is no reason to consider [...]
Latest Information About Active Surveillance for Localized Disease
A recent conference occurred in which the status of active surveillance was reviewed. All men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer should be aware of this information before choosing their therapy because the current consensus is that too many men are receiving unnecessary treatment for this disease. (Reviewed May, 2012) Click here to see the video
Is Proton Therapy Really Worthwhile?
A recent commentary was made by the Radiological Society about the value of Proton Therapy for Localized prostate cancer. They cited two recent studies in support of this treatment but neither of them offers very good proof that the treatment works as discussed in this video. The bottom line is that no study has shown [...]
New Study of High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Localized Disease
A large prospective study from Canada was recently reported for men receiving HIFU. The follow-up has been short and the results and status of this treatment are discussed in the accompanying video.
Is External Radiation Using the Calypso Tracking System Better than IMRT for prostate cancer?
One of the recent developments for men undergoing radiation is the use of new technology that constantly adjusts the tissue subjected to radiation. The goal has been to reduce the amount delivered to normal tissue and thereby reduce the complications. This video reviews the latest results.
Does Hormone Therapy Increase the Risk of Heart Attacks?
Over the past several years, concerns have increased about hormone therapy increasing the risk of heart attacks. A new advisory addresses this concern as explained in this video.
Long Term Implications of PSA Testing
PSA testing has been available for almost 20 years. A new study looks at the additional cancers diagnosed and the impact on lives saved. The results are mixed as explained in this video.
Provenge Study Shows Significant Improvement in Survival
The results of a long-awaited study using Provenge for men with metastatic disease was recently reported at the American Urological Association. Find out the results and what it may mean for men with metastatic disease no longer responding to medical or surgical castration.
