Prostate Cancer

Understanding the Stigma Experienced by Patients With Prostate Cancer

By

Susan Moench, PhD, PA-C

Publish Date October 19, 2020

Interview study reveals men’s perception and concerns related to their prostate cancer journey.

Radiation for Abdominal, Pelvic Cancers Ups Secondary Sarcoma Risk

By

Jody A. Charnow

Publish Date October 6, 2020

Compared with patients who undergo surgery alone for abdominal or pelvic cancers, those who receive radiation and chemotherapy are at elevated risk for secondary sarcomas.

Black Men With Prostate Cancer Found to Be Reluctant to Participate in Trials

By

Leah Lawrence

Publish Date October 6, 2020

Efforts should be made to address patient concerns about clinical trial participation.

Conservative Prostate Cancer Management May Be Less Durable Among Black Men

By

Natasha Persaud

Publish Date October 5, 2020

Among men on active surveillance or watchful waiting for low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer (PCa), Blacks had a shorter median time from PCa diagnosis to definitive therapy compared with Whites.

Nurse Practitioner Role Improves Radiation Oncology Follow-Up Care, Patient Experience

By

Vicki Moore, PhD

Publish Date September 29, 2020

A posttreatment program demonstrated that nurse practitioner-led follow-up visits can be an essential component of radiation therapy.

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