Understanding Your Treatment Options for Advanced Prostate

Author(s):

Joseph F. Renzulli MD, FACS ,Mitchell Cornet, MPP, MHSA

Key Takeaways

Advanced prostate cancer treatment requires a personalized approach, considering disease stage, comorbidities, and patient preferences.
ARPIs have revolutionized treatment, highlighting the need for early and aggressive intervention to improve outcomes.
Treatment goals focus on symptom management, survival prolongation, and quality of life maintenance.
Effective communication is essential for patients to understand their options and make informed decisions.

Panelists discuss how a comprehensive treatment approach for advanced prostate cancer involves considering various patient-specific factors, the transformative role of androgen receptor pathway inhibitors (ARPIs), and the necessity of early and aggressive intervention, while emphasizing the importance of clear communication between oncologists and patients regarding treatment expectations and options.

EP: 1.When and Why To Get Screened for Prostate Cancer

EP: 2.Understanding Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Testing

EP: 3.The Benefits of a Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Prostate Cancer

EP: 4.Understanding Diagnosis and Partnering With Your Care Team

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EP: 5.Understanding Your Treatment Options for Advanced Prostate

EP: 6.Navigating Post-Surgery Recovery

Video content above is prompted by the following:

Can you share your approach to treating advanced prostate cancer?
1. What factors do you consider when recommending a particular approach?
2. What are ARPIs and how have they changed the treatment landscape for advanced prostate cancer? How important is it to treat it early and aggressively?
Please describe your treatment process. What were your goals and expectations of treatment? What did your oncologist tell you to expect?
1. How did your oncologist walk you through your options and discuss your concerns?
2. How can physicians ensure that their patients understand all their options?
3. What has your response to treatment been?