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Treating advanced prostate cancer

Dr. Oliver Sartor discusses treatment for prostate cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and the use of PSA tests to reduce risk.

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Giving thanks for years of prostate cancer treatment: Kurt Glover-Ettrich

Kurt, a prostate cancer patient, Nazi concentration camp survivor, and a former Green Beret, volunteers at Mayo Clinic to uplift spirits and instill hope.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Prostate biopsies and elevated PSA

Urologist Dr. Chandler Dora explains how health care providers determine if a patient can be monitored safely without further biopsies.

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4 things you can do to prepare for prostate cancer survivorship

Planning for survivorship means having open discussions with your health care provider about the steps you need to take to care for yourself during and after prostate cancer treatment.