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Stanford University

Latest Advances in Prostate Screening and Treatment

Stanford University via YouTube

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Explore the latest advancements in prostate cancer screening and treatment in this informative panel discussion featuring Stanford University doctors. Gain insights into improved diagnostic techniques, watchful waiting strategies, and cutting-edge treatments while learning about their impact on patients' quality of life. Delve into topics such as prostate cancer disparities, active surveillance, gene expression profiling, targeted microbubbles, and robotic surgery. Understand the evolution of radiation therapy and its application in advanced prostate cancer cases. This comprehensive talk covers the entire spectrum of prostate cancer care, from screening to innovative therapies, providing valuable knowledge for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike.

Syllabus

Introduction
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer Disparities
Overtreatment
Active Surveillance
Study Details
Whats Next
Gene Expression Profiling
Targeted Microbubbles
Targeted Biopsy
New Paradigm
Robotics
Robotics vs Laparoscopy
Misconceptions about Robotics
Prostate Surgery Side Effects
Robotic Prostate Surgery
Advantages
Safety
Conclusion
History of Radiation Therapy
Mapping Radiation Therapy
How Radiation Therapy Works
Advanced Prostate Cancer

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Stanford Health Care

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