How Modern Science Is Changing Advanced Prostate Cancer

About this episode

Dr. Elisabeth Heath discusses modern science's impact on advanced prostate cancer treatment and patient quality of life.

On this episode of Health Matters, genitourinary oncologist Dr. Elisabeth Heath breaks down what we know — and what we’re still learning — about the prostate and prostate cancer. She also shares the latest advances in treating metastatic prostate cancer and explains how many people diagnosed with advanced disease can still live full, fulfilling lives. Sign up to receive Mayo Clinic Press emails. Find us online at Mayo Clinic Press for more health and wellness articles, podcasts and books. Do you have feedback, questions or topic suggestions? Email us at mcppodcasts@mayo.edu. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Elisabeth Heath

Topics covered

• prostate cancer
• advanced disease
• treatment advances
• oncology
• patient quality of life

Keywords

• prostate
• cancer
• metastatic
• treatment
• oncologist
• health
• wellness

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Organizations: Mayo Clinic Press

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