CHANGE YOUR CLINICAL APPROACH AS PROSTATE CANCER PROGRESSES
One of the most important factors influencing the clinical approach to prostate cancer is the presence or absence of metastases (Figure 9). The site/location of prostate cancer evolves/moves over time, which has important implications. Early assessment of the presence of bone metastasis or visceral metastases is important for optimizing patient disease management.
When cancer spreads to the bone, reconsider your approach to focus on bone metastases.
Figure 9. Change Your Clinical Approach as Disease Progresses
The site/location of prostate cancer evolves/moves over time. Early detection of visceral metastases is also important to help inform timely treatment decision-making, as the presence of visceral metastases has been associated with poor survival outcomes in patients.
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