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Our series of blog posts
Our blogs are written by health professionals who have expertise in the field of prostate and prostate cancer. You can therefore be assured that the information provided is precise and accurate. The many topics covered are intended to help people better understand the effects of the disease, treatment options and how to improve their quality of life.
Your role as a patient
Have you been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Your role as a patient is essential throughout your journey.
Why am I not receiving any treatment?
The question why am I not receiving any treatment often refers to watchful waiting. When everything indicates that your cancer will progress slowly and your life expectancy is less than 10 years, the doctor may prefer to wait for a possible manifestation of the disease before starting treatment. It is important, in some cases, to weigh the disadvantages of […]
Tests and exams in 5 points
There are several approaches to keeping an eye on your cancer during or after treatment. Tests and exams in 5 points is a brief summary of the webinar on the subject, which we strongly recommend you watch. Besides the PSA test, if your cancer is stable, you will not have to undergo imaging tests. If you have […]
The usefulness of imaging tests
Although it does not replace a prostate biopsy, the usefulness of imaging tests can help in decision making. Indeed, physicians are increasingly using imaging technology to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. These tests help measure the size of the tumour, see if there are signs that the cancer has spread, and if […]
Biopsy Myths
Biopsies are crucial diagnostic aids in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. However, there are many misconceptions or myths surrounding biopsy that can worry more than one patient. A clarification can therefore be useful if you are resistant to the idea of having this intervention, following your readings on the internet… Most cancers are diagnosed and […]
What is a PI-RADS?
PI-RADS is an acronym for Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System from images obtained following an imaging test such as multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). It is a scale for rating the likelihood that clinically significant prostate cancer is present. It’s a 5-digit system, from least likely to most likely. In other words, when a mpMRI is […]