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UrduThe American College of Surgeons (ACS) has partnered with the American Urological Association (AUA) to share vital information about the concerning rise in advanced cases of prostate cancer and how men can protect their health and make the most informed decisions about their healthcare.
Tag: Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance
American College of Surgeons Experts Available to Speak on Concerning Trends in Advanced Prostate Cancer
CHICAGO: After two decades of decline, rates of advanced prostate cancer are on the rise, causing concern among physicians and healthcare organizations around the nation. American College of Surgeons (ACS) experts are available to help the media and public understand…
Cleveland’s University Hospitals Urology Institute offers alternative prostate cancer biopsy technique
University Hospitals offers a new technique called PrecisionPoint Transperineal Access System for obtaining a prostate biopsy. The hospital will also conduct a clinical trial to determine if it offers greater benefits than a traditional biopsy.
Researchers Awarded Funding to Lead National Discussion on Active Surveillance for Men with Low-Risk Prostate Cancer
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) have been awarded $100,000 in funding through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Awards, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support a national discussion and conference aimed at identifying evidence gaps to guide future research on the use of active surveillance to monitor low-risk prostate cancers. This serves as an alternative to immediate treatment with surgery, radiation or hormone therapy which all have potential debilitating side effects.