Prostate cancer and why Lloyd Austin's secretive diagnosis isn't unusual
Today, Explained digs into the stigma associated with prostate cancer diagnosis like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s, and the fear many men have of the exam itself.
Stay updated with breaking news from Howard Wolinsky. Get real-time updates on events, politics, business, and more. Visit us for reliable news and exclusive interviews.
Today, Explained digs into the stigma associated with prostate cancer diagnosis like Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s, and the fear many men have of the exam itself.
George McAndrews oversaw an antitrust case that paved the way for chiropractors to be treated as legitimate partners by hospitals and physicians.
“It was the greatest one-man show I ever saw in a legal case, and I’m 78 and have seen a lot of cases,” said attorney Paul Slater, a co-counsel on the case.
But pathologists largely think the name should stay, results of a recent survey show.
The routine use of MRI during active surveillance for prostate cancer obviates the need for another exam that some patients find uncomfortable, an expert panel agreed.