Module

New Techniques and Management Options for Disease and Treatment Complications

Source: Proceedings of the 17th International Prostate Cancer Update Meeting

New Techniques and Management Options for Disease and Treatment Complications

Faculty:

James A. Eastham, MD

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 07/03/07

Expiration Date: 07/02/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss current data on androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer
Describe the use of transrectal ultrasound in the diagnosis of patients with prostate cancer
Summarize the effect of surgeon experience on outcomes following radical prostatectomy

Topics covered include:

Introduction
Cardiac Complications Associated With Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Phase III Trials
CTSU Menu of Phase III Trials
Cryoablation vs External Beam Radiation Therapy
Transrectal Ultrasound Biopsy
Surgeon’s Impact on Oncologic Outcomes

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