The Benefits of Shared Decision-Making
Making the most informed treatment decisions is vital for new patients and their families. Shared decision-making allows patients to have a say in their treatment methods while also allowing healthcare professionals to provide the best individualized treatment possible. Because nobody knows a patient better than themselves, allowing patients a voice in their care can change […]
Sweden Leads The Way In Monitoring Low-Risk Prostate Cancer Through Active Surveillance
On November 17th, specialists from the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, and Michigan discussed their methods for achieving very high levels of active monitoring during a webinar hosted by the Active Surveillance Coalition. Although active surveillance has been shown to prevent prostate cancer overtreatment, most nations still neglect it. According to American models, cost-effective prostate […]
The Benefits of Shared Decision-Making
A cancer diagnosis can bring with it a wave of uncertainty. For many people, the moment they hear the word cancer is the moment life splits into a “before” and an “after.” What follows is often a series of decisions—complex, deeply personal, and life-altering. In these moments, shared decision-making becomes more than a best practice. […]
