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'AS 2022 in Review': Active Surveillance in the news

Depression: Prostate cancer diagnosis? Or could it be prostate-shrinking meds?

All stressed out: Urologists, most stressed profession while AS patients experience anxious surveillance.

'All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my AS close-up.' Looking for a few patients to help develop an AS smartphone app

'The Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers: 13 years Later': An Evening with Dr. Mark Scholz

Time to Rage Against The Prostate Cancer Machine

Gleason 6? Dr. Eggener: It's "wimpy"

Part II: "Physics, bitches." The lowdown on MRIs, gadolinium and more

The persistent mythology of urology: urinary symptoms and most prostate cancers

Have we been getting the straight dope on MRIs? Nope, says myth-busting med physicist

Active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer: Why can’t America be more like Sweden?

Three programs Nov. 17: Moving the needle on AS, mental health and how prostate cancer has been transformed

Time's up at high noon Eastern to respond to AS survey

Michigan’s MUSIC hitmakers' record-breaking levels for AS with favorable intermediate-risk prostate cancer

A fork in my 'cancer journey'--colon cancer markers

“Hope I die before I get prostate cancer”-- Who's “My Generation” anthem revised

Mental distress affects many with prostate cancer

Biopsies: Going, going but not totally gone

We have questions on AS. Please share your answers to enlighten our docs and policymakers.

Are 'gremlins' plaguing your PSA levels?

Please complete survey on issues confronting Active Surveillance patients

Debunking myths of urinary symptoms and prostate cancer

The urologist and 'the cheap little Sony'

PLEASE--respond to the AS survey to see where we stand on issues and guide policymakers

48 hours in the belly of the healthcare beast--with "a hot colon"

AS's dirty little secret: The dropout rate

How Active Surveillance programs can reach 90%-plus of low-risk patients

MRI shines a light on whether we need biopsies

Active Surveillance 101 course part 2 launches--patient and spouse consult with Dr. Klotz, AS "father"

PCa patient advocate Mark Lichty's adventures with BPH and TURP

Contrasts in care: Europe finally on board with early detection of prostate cancer

Dr. Nick Vogelzang, top figure in advanced prostate cancer research, dead at 72 from lymphoma

More on Dr. Klotz at PCRI

AS 101: Schooling patients in the "gray zone," newbies and even old hands on active surveillance

Prostate cancer passing breast cancer in some countries, while lagging in research/awareness

Active surveillance pioneer calls for end to transrectal biopsies--ASAP.

Is PSMA-PET imaging in the cards for Low-Risk Active Surveillors?

Meetings galore for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

Tai Chi and Whole Body Health

Moving the Needle on AS. Michigan Shows a Path to a 90%+ AS Rate

Black Men and Active Surveillance. Not Black And White But a Viable Option.

‘Great Biopsy Debate': Is 'Big Urology' ready for biopsy reform? Porsche vs. Honda biopsies?

‘Great Biopsy Debate': Is 'Big Urology' ready for biopsy reform? Porsche vs. Honda biopsies?

Breaking news: Transperineal biopsies beat transrectals in AnCan debate

Attend PCa 'College': Active Surveillance 101 course launches at ASPI meeting on Sept. 24

New validation of blood test that can cut biopsy rates in half for patients with rising PSAs

Micro-ultrasound: The prostate image of the future? Lookin' good, but the jury is still out.

'Mindful surveillance' plan helps Randy Apsel get past anxious response to prostatitis

Predicting PCa prognosis with 'Predict Prostate'

French study offers insight on emotional issues and prostate cancer

The time has come to Increase awareness of emotional health and prostate cancer

Debate over prostate biopsies not over in U.S.

This just in: Can a new MRI technique reduce biopsies by 90%?

Has the time come to address anxious surveillance?

Therapist/cancer survivor explains how to heal anxiety

Dr. William Li presents to ASPI: Of lycopene, tangerine tomatoes, angiogenesis and lots more

Extra! Extra! 'Detected early': Why news coverage of prostate cancer and AS usually (not always) sucks

This just in at AnCan: The Great Biopsy Debate 2022--transperineal v. transrectal August 29.

Signals from the prostate: Is it smoke? Or fire?

Potent meds future for low-risk patients?

Urologist tells Gilda's Club session about his personal journey with prostate cancer

Stop Ignoring Mental Health in Prostate Cancer Patients

Must-read for potential active surveillors: New edition of ‘The Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers’

Ethics of giving 'em what they want

AS patients: Let’s spit for science in search of genetic clues in prostate cancer

Dr. Vorstman, uro skeptic, shares his favorite reads with the TheActiveSurveillor.com's Prostate Cancer Book Club

Part II: Different strokes for different AS patients: The case of the two octogenarians

Some good news for plant-based diets in dealing with prostate cancer

Part I: Does age matter with Active Surveillance?

Eat to beat your prostate cancer with TED talker Dr. WIlliam Li

New debate for transperineal biopsies: ¿Despierto o dormido? Awake or asleep?

Will renaming Gleason 6 as a noncancer help?

Tick, tock. Sign up for the AnCan webinar on June 29 on genomics and genetics

The Sleeping Lion and The Snarling Tiger: Our Prostate Cancer Journeys

Between early signs and diagnosis--the next stop: The Twilight Zone

Is robotic prostatectomy bad medicine?

ENACT study shows 'enza' significantly slows progression of low-risk prostate cancer

Chasing Dr. Ryan: Where does AS stand in research priorities of the Prostate Cancer Foundation?

Ask Dr. Ryan on radio show: What does PCF spend on AS research?

MLB swinging for the fences to raise funds for PCF and prostate cancer research

Transgender women with prostate cancer: Get over it.

Join me on Zoom at the Tri-Cities Support Group

Rolling the dice with Active Surveillance

(Part III) Some parting thoughts on 'the perineural invasion'

(Part II) The perineural invaders

(Part I)Perineural invasion: Not so scary

(Part I) Perineural invasion sounds scarier than it is

phi and 4Kscores equals in predicting upgrades to Gleason 7

Of low-risk 'prostate cancer,' diet, donuts and exercise

Tales of Low-Risk Prostate Cancer: 'Louie' avoids an OR rush to unnecessary surgery

What do you get for the Dad who has everything, including prostate cancer?

What should we call Gleason 6 diagnoses if we drop "The Big C"?

Active surveillance hits 60% in the U.S., but lags far behind Canada, Holland, and Sweden

The case of the mysterious prostate operation and the San Diego Padres’ skipper

ASPI honors pioneers: its late medical advisor, Gerald Chodak, MD; Laurence Klotz, MD AS 'father'

Still time to attend the program tonight on exercise and its benefits for patients with low-risk prostate cancer

Uro-Skeptic Vorstman Sounds Off: 'PSA Testing, Active Surveillance and More Damned Lies'

Breaking news: American Urological Association gives Active Surveillance strongest endorsement to date

Prostate cancer? You gotta' be your own advocate

We Don’t Need To Rename Low Grade Prostate Cancer: It’s Not Complicated

Eat, sweat, sleep, learn, prostate cancer

Stirring the Gleason 6 Pot--to Drop the Cancer Label

AS Webinars: Lifestyle, Future of AS, Decisional Regret

The Gleason 6 name game--what to call it?

Reduced prostate cancer screening decreases overdiagnosis but may miss aggressive cases

Did you attend the webinar today on the future of AS?

This just in: Eggener, Gupta, Catalona and TheActiveSurveillor launch the debate on renaming Gleason 6

My 15 seconds of fame

Breaking news on the debate on whether Gleason 6 is a cancer

New research finds a potential bacterial link to aggressive prostate cancer

Extra, Extra Read All About It: Renaming Gleason 6 as a noncancer

UCSF's Cooperberg calls out underuse of active surveillance

A modest proposal? Relabel Gleason as a noncancer.

IsoPSA cuts biopsy rate in half for newbies

'Eggener 6' tilting at removing the 'cancer' diagnosis from Gleason 6 diagnosis

Time is running out--please register for the webinar on the future of AS on April 22

Almost final call--Join the A(S)-team on the future of Active Surveillance

Apologies. Sorry, Sorry: I typoed the date for webinar on the future of AS. It should be April 22

My best 'pros mitzvah' gift?: Renaming Gleason 6 as noncancerous or precancerous

Is Active Surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer on its way out?

Tick tock. Please register for the summit on the future of active surveillance

When is cancer a 'blessing'? When it's a Gleason 6 'cancer.'

'Decisional regret' and low-risk prostate cancer

Must read: Lies, dirty lies and prostate cancer

Was AS your best choice after all?

AS, an overnight success story? Hardly: early advocate

HOT OFF THE PRESSES: AS reaches new heights in U.S., UCSF’s Cooperberg

Whole Person Care to Better Treat Cancer – Anxiety – Depression (Part II)

Bits and pieces: Follow-ups on trans women with prostates, biopsy-free prostatectomies, and more

A few German patients with more aggressive prostate cancer opt to avoid biopsies and head straight into ORs, new study finds

Watch your language: It's past time to include women with prostate cancer in our reluctant fold.

Whole Person Care to Better Treat Cancer--Anxiety-Depression (Part I)

Take your calendar out and save the days for these prostate cancer programs to inform and even entertain you

Your Voice on the Future of Active Surveillance

Have your voice heard on the future of AS in a free international webinar

(Warning: Brag Alert.)

Snarling Tiger snatches iconic actor William Hurt

BREAKING NEWS: Worried about a 10 (or above)?

BREAKING NEWS: Worried about a 10 (or above)?

Breaking news: Participate with World Experts in Webinar on the Future of Active Surveillance

Bottom line: 'I found that ‘prostate pain’ may be caused by pelvic floor problems--not just infections'

Program for Newly Diagnosed Patients at the Prostate Cancer of Orange County on March 8

ASPI webinar on reducing 'anxious surveillance' set for March 26

Join the ZERO Prostate Cancer SUMMIT

This just in: Help vets and prostate cancer researchers

Novel strategies to treat prostate cancer

Part II: The Ugly American (Urologist)?

Come to the ZERO Prostate Cancer SUMMIT

Minority men not represented in online media re prostate cancer, NYU researchers report

Join an Irish study on prostate cancer, please

Still time to sign up for the ASPI event at noon today Eastern

Part I Transrectal biopsies? Avoid them at all costs, Canadian prostate expert tells webinar

Extra! Extra! The Secret Life of the Prostate at noon Eastern this Saturday, Feb. 26.

Some insurance companies are open to covering men with low-risk prostate cancer

Lies, dirty lies, and insurance discrimination

Remembering Jake

Calendar update--late February into March

AS gaining respect--Rodney Dangerfield no more

A man with a ('mindful' AS) plan

'The poster child for AS'

This just in: weigh in on legislation in Illinois to make prostate screening cost-free NOW

Many docs think AS best choice for patients

Dr. Mark Scholz to speak to The Prostate Forum of Orange County Feb. 24 on Zoom

The Secret Life of the Prostate

What happened when you first were diagnosed with prostate cancer?

'Wildcard’: A journey of genetics, waiting, frustration, desperation, and, finally, a big decision

PCa support groups in February

Listen, do you want to know a secret?

Small reader survey finds one in four respondents take metformin, the diabetes med

Calendar update: February into March.

Cancer ABCs Jan Manarite answering questions on prostate cancer on February 2

Prostate protection that comes from the heart

Howard Furer says his diet has helped him

"At 82, I’ve been on AS for 14 years and plan to stay on it."--Howard Furer.

Cancer, Chronic Illness, and Intimacy

Get the lowdown on the differences between prostate cancer care: Canada v. United States

Does metformin prevent prostate cancer? Or increase risk? Or both?

Keeping "The Big C" secret

Still time to register for ASPI program on "anxious surveillance"

Do you tell friends and family that you have prostate cancer?

Going full circle with Us TOO

Finding the wolves amidst the sheep

81 and deciding how to proceed as an active surveillance patient

The Active Surveillor Survey respondents with brass cojones speak out

"We've never understood the prostate"

The Active Surveillor Calendar

Overcoming ‘anxious surveillance,’ staying on active surveillance

Good news, bad news for prostate cancer

Active Surveillors: Is there a hurry with treatment?

Active Surveillance: The gift that keeps on giving

Coming soon