Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know | Ask a Prostate Expert, Mark Scholz, MD

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06/15/23

PCRI's CEO, Alex Scholz, and Executive Director, Mark Scholz, MD, discuss the crucial time between a prostate cancer diagnosis and the administration of treatment. Surprisingly to many, there is usually no sense of urgency during this period and men should take their time ensuring the accuracy of their diagnosis and weighing the pros and cons of different forms of treatment.

0:05 After a diagnosis, what steps should patients take to find the best treatment?

1:24 Do you recommend a targeted biopsy in the event that an MRI discovers a spot that was missed on a 12-core needle biopsy? Can you explain the difference between a targeted biopsy and a random biopsy?

3:09 Can you explain why patients can take their time deciding on treatment for prostate cancer?

4:49 Why should patients be thinking about quality of life regarding prostate cancer treatment?

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