Ronald C. Chen, MD, MPH, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Comparative Effectiveness Research A JAMA Theme Issue Media Briefing The National Press Club Washington, DC 10 am -- 12:15 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2012 Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, Proton Therapy, or Conformal Radiation Therapy and Morbidity and Disease Control in Localized Prostate Cancer ...

Dr. Andre Goy on Neoadjuvant Leuprolide and Abiraterone in High Risk Localized Prostate Cancer

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Andre Goy, MD, MS, chief, Lymphoma Division, chairman, John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center, discusses a phase II trial that combined leuprolide acetate with abiraterone acetate before prostatectomy in patients with localized high-risk prostate cancer. Read more at ...

Prostate Cancer Survival Stories

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www.hifu.ca Prostate Cancer Survivor Stories Ablatherm® is a medical device piloted by a computer designed to treat localized prostate cancer using high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Under a spinal anesthetic with IV sedation, an ultrasound probe is inserted in the rectum to map the exact ...

What is HIFU for Prostate Cancer?

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www.hifu.ca Ablatherm® HIFU is a procedure where the temperature inside the prostate is raised to 85° Celsius using a focused ultrasound beam. After spinal anesthesia with intravenous sedation the physician places a probe into the rectum. This probe emits a beam of high intensity focused ...

High Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Localized Prostate Cancer

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This video reviews the current information including what is known and what is not know about its effectiveness. More information about managing prostate cancer is available at the free video website www.prostatevideos.com

Stereotactic Radiation for Localized Prostate Cancer

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The newest form of radiation therapy is called stereotactic of which several options are available. The pros and cons are explained in this video. Visit www.prostatevideos.com for more free videos on all aspects of prostate cancer.

MRI for Staging Prostate Cancer

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Knowing if cancer is outside the prostate gland may affect the type of treatment chosen. One test being used is MRI but the question is whether the results are reliable and if the test should be used. These issues are discussed in the accompanying video. Visit www.prostatevideos.com for more ...

How can I be told I have cancer of the prostate, yet also be told it does not need to be treated?

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Dr. Donald Trump discusses why some clinicians use a surveillance approach in the treatment of certain prostate cancers. He addresses criteria in taking this approach, including cancer biopsy results, appearance under the microscope, and Gleason grade. Visit www.ProstateHealthanswers.com for ...

What is the best way to treat cancer of the prostate?

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Dr. Donald Trump discusses radiation therapy and surgery as options for localized prostate cancer. He discusses these choices as influenced by patient factors, age, other illnesses, and patient preference. Visit www.ProstateHealthanswers.com for additional information, including clinical trials, ...

Overview of Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer

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This is the first of a series of videos about treating prostate cancer for the free video website, www.prostatevideos.com. The pros and cons and current status of this treatment is discussed along with key questions men should ask their doctor before undergoing treatment.