Help in Choosing IV Nutrition in Cachectic Cancer
Should clinicians offer parenteral nutrition to cachectic cancer patients who are unable to eat? Dr. David Kerr reports on a study that provides important evidence for this controversial issue. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - April 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Follow the 'Golden Rules' in Prostate Screening
Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses a recent article by Andrew Vickers and colleagues that could improve the benefit/harm ratio in screening for prostate cancer. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - March 27, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
The Hero Behind Dr. Larry Einhorn
Dr. Kathy Miller talks about John Cleland, who at age 23 with metastatic testis cancer enrolled in the first cisplatin-based trial in 1974, knowing that the investigational drug might offer him no benefit. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - March 17, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Supplement Risk Exposed by SELECT
A study that intended to test the protective benefits of selenium and vitamin E in prostate cancer instead has found increased risk. Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issues. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - March 3, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
What to Expect From PC Treatment
In addition to issues with incontinence and erectile dysfunction, treatment of prostate cancer is associated with other complications, reports Dr. Gerald Chodak. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - February 19, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
New Options in Advanced Prostate Cancer Raise Questions
The paradigm is shifting in the treatment of metastatic, castration-resistant prostate cancer, offering new promise but also new challenges. Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews the issues. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - February 13, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Choosing Candidates for Active Surveillance
Dr. Gerald Chodak reviews a recent study that could raise undue concern over active surveillance for the right men with prostate cancer. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - February 7, 2014 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Debulk the Tumor in Advanced Prostate Cancer?
A new study suggests that men diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer might benefit from removing or debulking the primary tumor. Dr. Gerald Chodak explores the validity of the study. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - December 27, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
Penile Length After Prostatectomy
A new study suggests that men who take a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor after radical prostatectomy may not experience a long-term change in penile length. Dr. Gerald Chodak discusses the issues. (Source: Medscape Urology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Urology Podcast - December 17, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts
