Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, presented “Treatment of Localized Disease” during the 33rd International Prostate Cancer Update on January 24, 2023, in Vail, Colorado.
How to cite: Orio III, Peter F. “Treatment of Localized Disease.” January 2023, 2023. Accessed Jul 2024. https://grandroundsinurology.com/treatment-of-localized-disease/
Treatment of Localized Disease – Summary
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, discusses the treatment of localized prostate cancer, with emphasis on maximizing the value for the patient. Dr. Orio explains Michael Porter’s equation for determining patient value: patient-relevant outcomes, divided by the cost to achieve the outcomes.
Dr. Orio then reviews the benefits and limitations of common treatments for prostate cancer, including:
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- External Beam Radiation Therapy with and without Androgen Deprivation Therapy
- Brachytherapy
- Radical Prostatectomy with and without Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
- Focal Therapies
Dr. Orio concludes by emphasizing that the goal of treatment is to cure the patient and avoid reducing QoL as much as possible. As long as the physician keeps that goal top of mind, the journey to remission will be different for every patient.
About The 33rd Annual International Prostate Cancer Update:
The International Prostate Cancer Update (IPCU), founded in 1990, is a multi-day CME conference focused on prostate cancer treatment updates with expert, international faculty. It is led by expert physicians and is designed for urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, and other healthcare professionals involved in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. The 33rd iteration of the meeting occurred January 22-25, 2023 in Vail, Colorado. To view more educational presentations from IPCU 33, visit our collection page.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter F. Orio III, DO, MS, is Vice Chair of Network Operations for the Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Centers in Boston, Massachusetts. He also serves as the Director of Prostate Brachytherapy for the Dana Farber Brigham Cancer Centers and is an Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Orio earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology/Psychology from the College of the Holy Cross, his Master’s of Science in Public Health from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his residency in radiation oncology at the University of Washington Medical Center. Dr. Orio served in the US Army as Assistant Chief of Radiation Oncology at Brooke Army Medical Center, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Dr. Orio is active in the American Brachytherapy Society (ABS) and the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO), focusing his efforts on the advancement of brachytherapy for prostate cancer and the socioeconomics of medicine.
