Dr. Eleni Efstathiou's Guide To Understanding & Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer

Genitourinary medical oncologist Dr. Eleni Efstathiou explains the latest approaches to understanding and treating advanced prostate cancer.

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Dr. Eleni Efstathiou, a medical oncologist at Houston Methodist, explains what it means to face an advanced prostate cancer diagnosis and the questions that naturally arise.

She walks patients through the evolving landscape of treatment options, from understanding side effects to improving quality of life, offering clear guidance on how today’s therapies are reshaping care and hope for the future.

Content independently created by SurvivorNet with support from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

Your Digital Guide begins below: 3 Chapters / 5 Video Segments

Your Diagnosis (2)
1. Informed Care, Better Outcomes — Genetic Testing For Advanced Prostate Cancer

Dr. Eleni Efstathiou
Houston Methodist Leading Medicine

Everybody who is diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer should talk to their doctors about getting genetic testing.

2. The Power Of Optimism: Finding Hope During The Prostate Cancer Journey

Dr. Eleni Efstathiou
Houston Methodist Leading Medicine

Maintaining a positive attitude and engaging in joyful activities can significantly enhance treatment outcomes and overall well-being during prostate cancer care.

Type Impacts Treatment (2)
3. Types Of Metastatic Prostate Cancer & Treatment Options

Dr. Eleni Efstathiou
Houston Methodist Leading Medicine

There are two main types of advanced prostate cancer, and knowing which type you have helps doctors make the best treatment choices.

4. Understanding Monitoring & Recurrence In Advanced Prostate Cancer

Dr. Eleni Efstathiou
Houston Methodist Leading Medicine

Biochemical recurrence is a term used to describe a detectable PSA after radical prostatectomy (surgery to remove the prostate).

HORMONE THERAPY (1)
5. Effective Strategies For Managing Androgen Deprivation Therapy

Effective Strategies For Managing Androgen Deprivation Therapy

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