Produced in 1998, this video tutorial covers the basics of prostate cancer with superb 3D graphics and following actual patients through different treatments, making it an good introduction to the subject. Basically, it's good video for how to prevent prostate cancer. Topics include:
- Anatomy of the prostate and the cellular nature of the cancer, with photos of pathology slides.
- PSA: what it is and what the scores can mean, including showing the test being given and work in the lab.
- The DRE, with a diagram to show how the prostate can be felt.
- The ultrasound probe with photos of the screen to show what the urologist sees. You can even see the needle "snap" when the biopsy is done.
- Gleason scores, with pathology slides to show the stages.
- Surgery: Graphics show what is removed, the position of the erectile nerves that are sought to be spared and how the urethra is rejoined.
- Radiation, showing different types with computer screens that the technicians watch, including the planting of seeds.
- Pros and cons of the various types of treatments.
The video features four doctors explaining the treatments and a number of PCa men talking about the procedures they went through. You follow one man into surgery and out through recovery, another through radiation and another getting his hormone shot. Watchful waiting is also discussed.
A surprisingly well-balanced overview that can start one's education.
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Creator's Site: www.astrazeneca-us.com
Curated By: tenebrism
