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Background
To test the efficacy of emotion‐centered (EC) versus fact‐centered (FC) written medical information for prostate biopsy to alleviate pain and anxiety in a randomized controlled trial.
Methods
In a single‐center, single‐blinded study participants were randomized to receive FC or EC (DRKS00022361; 2020). In the EC, the focus was on possible stress reactions and stress‐reducing strategies...
Background
Most prostate cancer (PC) active surveillance (AS) protocols recommend “Per Protocol” surveillance biopsy (PPSBx) every 1–3 years, even if clinical and imaging parameters remained stable. Herein, we compared the incidence of upgrading on biopsies that met criteria for “For Cause” surveillance biopsy (FCSBx) versus PPSBx.
Methods
We retrospectively reviewed men with GG1 PC on AS in the...
Background
We tested for upgrading (Gleason grade group [GGG] ≥ 4) and/or upstaging to non‐organ‐confined stage ([NOC] ≥ pT3/pN1) in intermediate unfavorable‐risk (IU) prostate cancer (PCa) patients treated with radical prostatectomy, since both change the considerations for dose and/or type of radiotherapy (RT) and duration of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
Methods
We relied on Surveillance,...