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Influences and Challenges of Biomarkers on Treatment Selection

Author(s):

Benjamin H. Lowentritt, MD, FACS,Brian Richardson, MD

The key opinion leaders explore various treatment approaches for prostate cancer, including surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy, explaining how biomarker results influence their treatment choices. They also detail the specific criteria they use to select between treatment options based on biomarker testing outcomes.

Video content above is prompted by the following question:

  • Please discuss different treatment approaches (e.g. surgery, radiation, hormone therapy) and how biomarkers may have influenced your choice.
    • What criteria do you use to decide between treatment options based on biomarker testing results?
  • What challenges and/or barriers have you encountered when selecting a biomarker?
    • Is there one that you use for a specific patient population?
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