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Ep. 155 Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy with Dr. James Eastham
Ep. 155 Managing Biochemical Recurrence After Prostatectomy with Dr. James Eastham
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of BackTable Urology, Dr. James Eastham, chief of urology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses evolving approaches and treatments in prostate cancer.
First, he discusses topics such as patient preparation, pre-treatment discussions, and individualized treatment options based on the patient's risk levels. Dr. Eastham also summarizes crucial advancements in testing and imaging prostate cancers, including the use of genetic and biochemical markers, like PSA levels. Additionally, he emphasizes how advances in radiation therapy have improved treatment outcomes and patient experiences. Finally, Dr. Eastham emphasizes the need for consistent monitoring and communication with patients during and post-treatment.
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
06:24 - Treatment Strategies and Patient Preferences
11:30 - Exploring the Role of Imaging in Prostate Cancer Treatment
18:29 - Dealing with Persistently Detectable PSA and Pre-op Staging
27:48 - Understanding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
36:08 - The Role of PSA Doubling Time in Treatment Decisions
43:34 - The Future of Personalized Medicine and Genomic Classifiers in Prostate Cancer
52:42 - The Importance of Patient Education and Preparation
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Decipher Prostate by Veracyte:
https://www.veracyte.com/decipher-prostate/
First, he discusses topics such as patient preparation, pre-treatment discussions, and individualized treatment options based on the patient's risk levels. Dr. Eastham also summarizes crucial advancements in testing and imaging prostate cancers, including the use of genetic and biochemical markers, like PSA levels. Additionally, he emphasizes how advances in radiation therapy have improved treatment outcomes and patient experiences. Finally, Dr. Eastham emphasizes the need for consistent monitoring and communication with patients during and post-treatment.
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CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR
Veracyte
https://www.veracyte.com/decipher
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
06:24 - Treatment Strategies and Patient Preferences
11:30 - Exploring the Role of Imaging in Prostate Cancer Treatment
18:29 - Dealing with Persistently Detectable PSA and Pre-op Staging
27:48 - Understanding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
36:08 - The Role of PSA Doubling Time in Treatment Decisions
43:34 - The Future of Personalized Medicine and Genomic Classifiers in Prostate Cancer
52:42 - The Importance of Patient Education and Preparation
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RESOURCES
Decipher Prostate by Veracyte:
https://www.veracyte.com/decipher-prostate/
Released:
Mar 5, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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