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Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer: international conference summary for patients and support group leaders

February 27, 2007 4:00-5:30 1600 Divisadero, UCSF Mt. Zion Medical Center, 'B' Building, Herbst Hall Prostate cancer is the most common form of non skin cancer in men in the United States, and a leading cause of cancer mortality, accounting for more than 29,000 deaths in 2005. However, the natural history of this disease is remarkably variable and some men may be very good candidates for a program of active surveillance (“watchful waiting”) rather than immediate treatment. These presentation, especially for patients, will summarize information on which men with early stage prostate cancer might be the best candidates for this approach and outcomes to date.

4:00-4:30 Best Candidates for Active Surveillance & Outcomes Peter Carroll, MD, Professor and Chair of Urology Ken and Donna Derr-Chevron Chair in Prostate Cancer

4:30-4:40 Psychological and Social Considerations Sara Knight, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Urology

4:40-5:30 Question and Answer Period Peter Carroll, MD, Professor and Chair of Urology Sara Knight, PhD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Urology Stan Rosenfeld, Support group leader and patient advocate