Managing Advanced Prostate Cancer: Treatment Landscape, Patient Care, and Quality of Life - Episode 5

Understanding Your Treatment Options for Advanced Prostate

October 28, 2024
Joseph F. Renzulli MD, FACS

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Mitchell Cornet, MPP, MHSA

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.

Video content above is prompted by the following:

  1. 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?
  2. 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?