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Podcast: Patient from Hell
Episode: Episode 35: The Evolution of Prostate Cancer Care with Dr. David Penson (Part 1)
Description: Dr. David Penson, Chair of the Department of Urology at Vanderbilt University, discusses his comparative effectiveness research in prostate cancer. He talks about the evolution of Prostate Cancer awareness in the US, and historic screening and side effect issues that have made it a stigmatized topic for many men. Dr. Penson describes the nuances of PSA testing and how higher diagnosis rates of Prostate Cancer has led to overtreatment in the past, and the current shift to focus on active surveillance is helping to better balance the treatment paradigm for men with Prostate Cancer.
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