SPOTLIGHT -
Dr Brian Helfand presents two cases of men with prostate cancer and discusses the role of positron emission tomography (PET)-based imaging in management of patients with the disease.
EP. 1: Patient Case 1: A 65-Year-Old Man With Prostate Cancer
Specialist Brian Helfand, MD, PhD, reviews the case of a 65-year-old man with prostate cancer and shares insight on strategies to monitor for recurrence.
EP. 2: Overview of Available Imaging for Patients With Prostate Cancer
A comprehensive review of imaging modalities available to patients with prostate cancer who are suspected of recurrence.
EP. 3: Optimizing Selection of Imaging Modalities for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Following his review of available imaging modalities, Brian Helfand, MD, PhD, considers which scans are most appropriate based on patient and disease factors.
EP. 4: Prostate Cancer: Imaging Considerations for Patients Receiving ADT
A brief discussion on how selection of imaging should be approached for patients receiving androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer.
EP. 5: Patient Case 2: A 77-Year-Old Man With Prostate Cancer
Moving on to the second patient case of prostate cancer, Brian Helfand, MD, PhD, shares context for negative imaging results in this setting.
EP. 6: Prostate Cancer: Recommendations After Negative Imaging Results
Expert perspective on next steps for physicians and patients following a negative imaging result when recurrent prostate cancer is suspected.
EP. 7: Future Directions in Imaging for Patients With Prostate Cancer
Closing out his review of imaging modalities in the setting of prostate cancer, Brian Helfand, MD, PhD, looks toward future evolutions in detection and treatment.