What are the realistic, modern 10-year survival curves for localized prostate cancer given the improvements we have made in diagnostics and treatment?

How have diagnostic tools and therapies, such as PSMA, MRI, fusion biopsies, genomic classifiers, and second gen anti-androgens, changed those outcomes?

Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution

Generally, outcomes are excellent for the average patient with localized prostate cancer. As all-cause mortality is driven by competing risks for patients with localized prostate cancer, the age and overall health of a patient are often the most important prognostic factors to predict overall s...

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Radiation Oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
As usual, Dr Patel provides an excellent response....

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