Understanding Prostate Cancer: Navigating Risks and Treatment Options

Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Scott, an award-winning advocate for prostate cancer awareness and active surveillance. Michael sheds light on the complexities of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, from low-risk cases that may never need treatment to high-risk ones requiring urgent care. He discusses the importance of "shared decision-making" between patients and doctors. Michael also shares his journey in advocating for active surveillance as a viable option, especially for low-risk prostate cancer patients. Discover how informed choices and patient advocacy can improve outcomes and preserve quality of life. Check resources for prostate cancer https://aspatients.org/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://bit.ly/SubscribetoourYouTubeChannel Website http://patients.umaryland.edu Facebook https://www.facebook.com/PATIENTSProgram/ Twitter https://twitter.com/PatientsProgram Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thepatientsprogram/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-patients-program