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The Brief on PSA

March 1, 2021 — — By PROSTATE ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS

PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is essential for prostate cancer screening and monitoring. This episode explores the PSA controversy, explains why annual PSA screening is crucial, and talks about the importance of PSA testing for monitoring prostate cancer treatment. Understand the benefits and drawbacks of PSA, and use this incredible tool to your advantage. Dr. Scholz: [00:03]

Just Cut it Out!

July 1, 2019 — — By PROSTATE ONCOLOGY SPECIALISTS

Radical prostatectomy is one of the most popular treatments for prostate cancer. Surgery is broadcasted all over the media as the gold standard of prostate cancer treatment. But does surgery really live up to the hype?

This episode of PROSTATE PROS covers the “Just Cut it Out!” mentality, the surgery versus radiation debate, and the side effects of the radical prostatectomy.

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The Brief on PSA

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