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0:31 What causes prostate enlargement and what issues can it create?
2:29 What does shrinking a prostate before a treatment work?
4:45 Can a large prostate disqualify someone from focal therapy?
6:26 Can a large prostate affect brachytherapy?
7:22 What are 5a–redactase inhibitors and when are they used?
9:35 Can finasteride and Avodart have side effects?
10:13 How long does it take to shrink a prostate with medication?
10:34 How long is a course of therapy and what are the side effects?
11:58 Is recovery from side effects better in Lupron or Orgovyx?
12:31 Can 5a–redactase inhibitors be used in place of hormone therapy?
13:42 Can a large prostate affect the viability of surgery?
15:46 Can patients do BPH procedures before further treatments?
18:11 Are there supplements that can shrink the size of the prostate?
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
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Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
Donate to PCRI: pcri.org/donate
For more information, visit pcri.org
0:31 What causes prostate enlargement and what issues can it create?
2:29 What does shrinking a prostate before a treatment work?
4:45 Can a large prostate disqualify someone from focal therapy?
6:26 Can a large prostate affect brachytherapy?
7:22 What are 5a–redactase inhibitors and when are they used?
9:35 Can finasteride and Avodart have side effects?
10:13 How long does it take to shrink a prostate with medication?
10:34 How long is a course of therapy and what are the side effects?
11:58 Is recovery from side effects better in Lupron or Orgovyx?
12:31 Can 5a–redactase inhibitors be used in place of hormone therapy?
13:42 Can a large prostate affect the viability of surgery?
15:46 Can patients do BPH procedures before further treatments?
18:11 Are there supplements that can shrink the size of the prostate?
Don't know your stage? Take the quiz: visit prostatecancerstaging.org
To learn more about prostate cancer, visit pcri.org
Sign up for our newsletter here to receive the latest updates on prostate cancer and the PCRI: pcri.org/join
Who we are:
The Prostate Cancer Research Institute (PCRI) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that is dedicated to helping you research your treatment options. We understand that you have many questions, and we can help you find the answers that are specific to your case. All of our resources are designed by a multidisciplinary team of advocates and expert physicians for patients. We believe that by educating yourself about the disease, you will have more productive interactions with your medical professionals and receive better-individualized care. Feel free to explore our website at pcri.org or contact our free helpline with any questions that you have at pcri.org/helpline. Our Federal Tax ID # is 95-4617875 and qualifies for maximum charitable gift deductions by individual donors.
