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Radiation Therapy vs Surgery for Prostate Cancer


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Major advances in external beam radiotherapy means that it achieves similar long term outcomes to radical prostatectomy with markedly less incontinence, erectile dysfunction at lower costs since it’s fully funded by Medicare.
This must-listen-to podcast will definitely change the way GPs manage patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer
All patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer should be assessed by a radio-oncologist for a fully informed decision
We should not just rely on the urologist to recommend the most suitable treatment options
 
Host: Dr David Lim | Total time: 38 mins
Guests:
A/Prof Sandra Turner, Staff Specialist Radiation Oncologist, Westmead Hospital; Founding Member, Faculty of RO Genito-Urinary Group; Chair, Targeting Cancer Campaign; RANZCR Faculty Councillor
Dr Lucinda Morris, Radiation Oncologist; St George & The Sutherland Hospital; Chair, Lymphoma Multidisciplinary Team; Founding Chair, Targeting Cancer Campaign
 
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