Prostate Cancer: Treatment
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Free Trial CoursesOutline:INTRODUCTION 1. Course Information 2. Interface Tour 3. Course Overview PROGNOSIS 4. Objectives 5. Histological Grading 6. Imaging 7. Pathological Indicators 8. Molecular and Cellular Markers 9. Progress Check TREATMENT 10. Objectives 11. Quality of Life 12. Watchful Waiting 13. Surgery 14. EBRT 15. Prostate Brachytherapy 16. Chemotherapy 17. LHRH Analogs 18. Anti-Androgens 19. Androgen Blockade 20. Progress Check CASE STUDIES 21. Early Stage (Localized) 22. Locally Advanced Disease 23. Advanced Disease 24. Hormone-Refractory Disease CONCLUSION 25. Summary | Objectives:Correlate Gleason grade and PSA level with prognosis. Understand how imaging techniques contribute to determination of prognosis. List pathological indicators of prognosis. Be familiar with molecular and cellular prognostic markers. List factors involved in making quality of life treatment decisions. Explain when and where surgery should be used. Describe the use of radiotherapy as both a palliative and curative tool. List the types of chemical agents used in chemotherapy. Explore diagnostic options given a particular case history. List available treatment options for localized prostate cancer. Explain why continual monitoring of the patient is necessary. Explain when hormonal therapy may be used in locally advanced non-metastastic disease. List what factors should be considered when anti-androgens are used. Explore the appropriate diagnostic investigations for advanced prostate cancer. Explain how anti-androgens are thought to work. List advantages of anti-androgens over LHRH analogs. List common near-terminal events accompanying prostate cancer. Describe the purpose of treatment in advanced disease. | |
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