Treatment Choices

A urologic oncologist talks about detection and the latest advances in treatment for the disease

Pathology explanation clinics could improve the experience of diagnoses

An expert explains why most doctors now “watch and wait” rather than treat right away

Integrative oncology is a holistic approach to medicine that has steadily gained prominence among the medical community in their approach to cancer treatment. This methodology uses complementary healing therapies and treatments such as yoga, meditation and acupressure, alongside conventional therapies like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

The world of clinical trials is complicated, with nuanced parameters, guidelines and outcomes. Here, we break down key facts you need to know.

After multiple rounds of treatments for his metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer, Donald Reynolds learned there were no more treatment options. Then he learned about a research study at the Rogel Cancer Center for Pluvicto, a radioactive drug treatment for metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer.

After learning she had stage 4 colon cancer, Kat Forsythe came to the Rogel Cancer Center. Given her tumor type, she choose immunotherapy for her treatment and credits it with saving her life.

Radiologists are the “ones behind the curtain” when it comes to the discovery of cysts, tumors, and cancer diagnoses. Most radiologists go unacknowledged for their early detection of life-threatening abnormalities.

Hospice is often an incredible resource for patients at the end of life, as well as the best way to support families, through care within their own home or nursing facility – but it does not necessarily mean that someone is actively dying.

The team of providers has an “amazing toolbox” of different options to assist with pain management, medication tweaks, emotional support and more.