Debating the Best Treatment for Early Prostate Cancer: Surgery, Radiation, or Neither - 2021 Annual Meeting
Debating the Best Treatment for Early Prostate Cancer: Surgery, Radiation, or Neither - 2021 Annual Meeting is organized by American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
Course opens: 03/01/2022
Course expires: 02/28/2025
Description :
This course involves a case-based discussion with a panel of experts to review the various treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer, including active surveillance, radical prostatectomy, external beam radiotherapy (including intensity modulated radiation therapy and stereotactic body radiation therapy), brachytherapy, and proton beam therapy. Each modality is discussed in the context of the impact on patient-centered quality of life.
Learning Objectives :
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
• Discuss the various treatment options for early-stage prostate cancer.
• Explain the impact of active surveillance versus active treatment on patient quality of life and tumor control.
• Identify barriers to adopting newer treatment strategies for early-stage prostate cancer.
Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.
