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He Refused Surgery. One Year Later, Doctors Couldn't Explain the MRI
What happens when a man diagnosed with prostate cancer decides not to undergo surgery or radiation?In this episode of the Intellectual Medicine podcast, Dr. Stephen Petteruti shares the true story of a 51-year-old patient diagnosed with biopsy-confirmed prostate cancer who chose a different path. After years of active surveillance, repeated MRIs, and multiple biopsies, the patient sought an alternative approach designed to monitor his cancer without additional biopsies while focusing on preserving his health and quality of life.Dr. Petteruti explains the rationale behind his non-biopsy…
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