A new diagnosis of prostate cancer can be confusing and overwhelming. It can be helpful for patients to organize their thoughts by splitting up prostate cancer facts into three simple categories: ▪ Diagnosis ▪ Staging, and ▪ Treatment primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Understanding the impact of radical prostatectomy on adjacent organs is crucial for prostate cancer patients. In this video, we learn about the careful surgical considerations to preserve nerve function and urinary control post-surgery. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

A rise in PSA after prostate cancer surgery may indicate the cancer has returned. In this video, we review how targeted radiation can offer a cure even after recurrence primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Before starting radiation to the prostate or prostate bed, a simulation scan is crucial for accurate measurements. In this video, we discuss how patient actions can enhance treatment accuracy and minimize side effects. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Radiation therapy is a non-invasive treatment for prostate cancer. In this video, we review pelvic anatomy, the process of radiation therapy and its potential risks and rare side effects. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Hormone therapy for prostate cancer can be intimidating. In this video, we demystify the basics of hormone therapy and what it means for your body. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Tracking PSA levels is crucial after prostate radiation. In this video, we explore how PSA works and what it means for prostate cancer treatment and monitoring. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Protecting the rectum from radiation injury during prostate cancer treatment. In this video, we explore the use of gel spacers to reduce rectal toxicity and improve patient outcomes. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

After prostate cancer surgery, the question on most men's minds is: "How will we know it worked?" In this video, we explore how PSA levels are tracked and what a rising PSA might mean for prostate cancer treatment and outcomes. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Who to treat, when to treat, and how aggressively to treat are not always clear for prostate cancer patients, causing over- or under-treatment. In this video, we explore how a genomic test uses individual genes to guide and tailor treatment decisions. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

The ProtecT trial compared prostate cancer treatment options. In this video, we explore how active monitoring, surgery, and radiation therapy fared in preventing prostate cancer deaths over 15 years. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

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Clinical research studies new medical advances. In this video, we explore the different types of clinical trials, their phases, and the informed consent process for patient participants. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Multidisciplinary care empowers prostate cancer patients. In this video, we explore how collaboration between urologists, radiologists, pathologists, and other specialists can optimize treatment and improve outcomes. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Double-blind studies reduce bias in clinical research. In this video, we explore how "blinding" participants and researchers ensures accurate, reliable results. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

The informed consent process ensures you have all the info needed for a decision on trial participation. In this video, we explore the importance of reading and understanding the informed consent form by highlighting its key elements. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

Unlike oral medications, low-dose radiation therapy (LDRT) may reduce osteoarthritis pain and improve function without side effects In this video, we explore how LDRT offers a non-invasive solution for treating osteoarthritis. primrmed.com/cancer-educati…

New blog about the INDICATE Trial with ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group. Using PSMA scans to help personalize treatment for recurrent #prostatecancer.