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Perspectives on Prostate Disease: Volume 1, Issue 1

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Articles in this issue:

A patient's story: Why one man chose robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

In an interview, a patient discusses the advice given to him after his diagnosis, how and why he chose robotically-assisted laparoscopic prostate surgery, and the results of the surgery.

Your benign prostatic hyperplasia medication: When to consider a change

Men who are on medication for BPH (enlarged prostate gland) may want to consider switching to a different class of medication, depending on general health and other medications they may be taking.

Harvard experts discuss benign prostatic hyperplasia drug treatments (Part 1 of 2)

Experts discuss which patients need medication for BPH, the various types of medication available, their known side effects, whether or not one medication is more effective, and possible interactions with other medications.

Searching PubMed in five easy steps

Brief instructions for using the PubMed database to read more detailed information about studies cited in Perspectives on Prostate Disease.

Why this publication? Why now?

The editor in chief of Perspectives on Prostate Disease introduces the newsletter to readers, describing the publication's scope and content.

Treat or wait?

When diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is important to take time to absorb and understand all the information from your doctor about the various treatment options available and the possible side effects of those treatments.

When to consider active surveillance

For some men with prostate cancer, surgery is not the best choice. If the cancer is not advanced, it may be safer to practice active surveillance, which involves frequent PSA level testing and biopsies.

A patient's story: Why one man opted for lifestyle changes instead of treatment

In an interview, a patient who chose active surveillance combined with lifestyle changes instead of surgery discusses the reasons for his decision, and its effects on his overall health and the progress of the disease.