Humberto Villareal, MD, MSCI, presented “Prostate Cancer Survivorship” during the 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update on August 29, 2024, in Denver, Colorado.
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How to cite: Villareal, Humberto. “Prostate Cancer Survivorship.” August 29, 2024. Accessed Dec 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/prostate-cancer-survivorship-2/
Prostate Cancer Survivorship – Summary
Humberto Villareal, MD, MSCI, provides an overview of prostate cancer survivorship, emphasizing its prevalence and the importance of comprehensive care post-treatment.
Key points in this 9-minute presentation include the challenges of discussing treatment options with patients, particularly regarding the immediate and long-term effects of different therapies. Survivorship care plans are vital, providing structured guidelines for monitoring recurrence and addressing adverse treatment effects. Villareal stresses that these plans ideally involve a multidisciplinary approach, integrating input from healthcare providers, mental health professionals, and caregivers with the patient at the center.
About The 1st International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update (IFRUU)
The International Functional and Reconstructive Urology Update is a multi-day meeting focused on functional and reconstructive urology (FRU). FRU is a rapidly expanding subspecialty with the vision to improve the lives of all patients with urinary disorders. The IFRUU conference aims to equip practitioners with the tools to manage patients with functional urologic disorders effectively. The inaugural IFRUU conference took place from August 28-30, 2024 in Denver, Colorado.
For further educational activities from this conference, visit our collection page.