Did you know that in many cases it is not necessary to treat prostate cancer?

If I had been given the choice, I would have opted for active surveillance! Rest assured that if your prostate cancer has little risk of progressing and you are a good candidate, the active surveillance option will be offered to you. Indeed, in many cases, it is not necessary to treat this type of cancer. […]

The question why am I not receiving any treatment often refers to watchful waiting. When everything indicates that your cancer will progress slowly and your life expectancy is less than 10 years, the doctor may prefer to wait for a possible manifestation of the disease before starting treatment. It is important, in some cases, to weigh the disadvantages of […]

There are several approaches to keeping an eye on your cancer during or after treatment. Tests and exams in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. Besides the PSA test, if your cancer is stable, you will not have to undergo imaging tests. If you have […]

Have you been or are currently being treated for prostate cancer? In such a case, it pays to know the facts to fully understand the importance of medical monitoring. After a diagnosis of cancer, you will normally be followed by your urologist for several years. Depending on your type of cancer and treatment, this follow-up […]

Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, the usefulness of imaging tests can help in decision making. Indeed, physicians are increasingly using imaging technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. These tests help measure the size of the tumour, see if there are signs that the cancer has spread, and if […]