The Knowledge to Participate in the Decision: One Patient’s ASPI Story
Sometimes the clearest way to understand the value of good information is through the experience of someone who has had to use it. The following story was shared…
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Articles, patient stories, updates, and practical resources to help men and families better understand Active Surveillance.
What the PIVOT Trial Gave Men on Active Surveillance
When a man hears the words “prostate cancer,” the natural reaction is often: get it out, treat it now, don’t take chances. That fear is understandable. Cancer is…
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5 Things You Should Know About Active Surveillance
Active surveillance basics can be hard to take in when you’ve just heard the words “prostate cancer.” The room can go quiet, and the questions can come quickly.…
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Active Surveillance Around the World: What the Latest Changes Mean for Patients
If you’re on active surveillance, or trying to decide whether it’s right for you, one of the most confusing things can be hearing that follow-up plans are not…
Read moreA Prostatectomy Doesn’t Cure Anxiety
For many men on Active Surveillance, the hardest part isn’t just the PSA tests or biopsies — it’s the ongoing uncertainty. And even when men move from surveillance…
Read moreThe Continuing Debate on Transperineal vs. Transrectal Biopsies
The times are changing in prostate cancer diagnosis—especially in how biopsies are performed. Recent research comparing transperineal vs transrectal biopsy points to a major shift in both safety…
Read moreAre Bi-Parametric MRIs Ready for Prime Time?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has become a vital tool in prostate cancer diagnosis and monitoring. Traditionally, multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) has been the standard, but bi-parametric MRI (bpMRI)…
Read moreBPH Today: What’s New, What’s Next
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement, is one of the most common conditions affecting men as they age. But research is rapidly evolving—bringing new options for diagnosis,…
Read moreMicro-Ultrasound Today: Where it Stands in Active Surveillance
Could a faster, more accessible scan help monitor prostate cancer just as well as an MRI? A new study shows that micro-ultrasound may be a safe alternative for…
Read moreWhy All Men Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer Should Undergo Germline Genetic Testing
It’s time to spit for science and undergo germline genetic testing to see whether we carry mutations inherited from our parents that have a potential impact on the…
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