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Spring Survey 2012

State-of-the Art Prostate Cancer Treatment

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Prostate cancer is found in one of every six men in the United States and is one of the most common forms of cancer among American men, according to the National Cancer Institute. More common than colon cancer, lymphoma, and melanoma combined. Currently, there are nearly 2 million American men living with prostate cancer. This disease is caused by an uncontrollable cell growth within the prostate. While there are no symptoms or signs visible to the naked eye, there are several risk factors involved, these include diet, age, ethnicity, and the history of the disease within one’s family.

Andrew addresses the topic of prostate cancer with Dr. Bruce Montgomery and his patient, Don Monroe. Dr. Montgomery is an oncologist in the medical oncology division of the University of Washington Medical Center as well as the head of the prostate cancer oncology clinic at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance Prostate Center, located in the UW Surgery Pavilion. Dr. Montgomery is also an associate member of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and is dedicated to helping his patients who suffer from both prostate and bladder cancers. In this program, Dr. Montgomery discusses the treatments previously offered for prostate cancer as well as new treatment methods that are being used. His patient, Don Monroe, also joins us to share his story of living with prostate cancer.

Don, a man in his sixties, was diagnosed with prostate cancer after undergoing a routine prostate cancer screening. These screenings are typically the only way the cancer can be detected as there are no visible symptoms or signs to provide any other warning. Don speaks about the treatments he is currently receiving and his experience under Dr. Montgomery’s care. Hear Don’s inspiring story of how this diagnosis changed his life and why he has much to look forward to.

As with all cancers, the treatments can be energy-zapping, repetitive and ongoing for the life of the disease. Does this mean that prostate cancer is a curable disease? Discover this answer and more with Dr. Bruce Montgomery and the inspiring story of his patient, Don Monroe.

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Bruce Montgomery, M.D. Bruce Montgomery, M.D.
Head of Research, Prostate Cancer Oncology Clinic, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, UW Medicine
Dr. Montgomery is an oncologist specialist in the medical oncology division at University of Washington Medical Center; he is also the head of the prostate cancer oncology clinic at the SCCA Prostate Center in the UW Surgery Pavilion. As an associate member at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the clinical research division, Dr. Montgomery enjoys doing research, clinical trials and... more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. Don Shares His Story of Being Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer LISTEN
  3. What Does Lowering Testosterone do for Prostate Cancer? LISTEN
  4. Learning to Live with a Chronic Condition LISTEN
  5. Understanding a Phase I Trial LISTEN
  6. Candidates for Phase I Trials LISTEN
  7. Resources for Patients Near and Far LISTEN
  8. Optimism for the Future of Treating Prostate Cancer LISTEN

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