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ArticleCanadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada2025

Impact of pre-treatment counseling on decisional regret of prostate cancer survivors Cross-sectional analysis of patient-reported experience following diagnosis or treatment.

Thomas M Southall, David Chung, Jasmir G Nayak, Premal Patel

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Article in Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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  3. The impact of informed decision-making on prostate cancer survivorship.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2025
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4 authors.

Thomas M SouthallSection of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
David ChungSection of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Jasmir G NayakSection of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.
Premal PatelSection of Urology, Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionProstate cancer (PCa) impacts patient lives beyond oncologic concerns alone. PCa survivorship entails all impacts of PCa, from time of diagnosis to end of life. This may include decision regret (DR). We aimed to determine survivor experiences from a functional perspective throughout survivorship.

methodsOur cross-sectional survey was circulated to all members of the Manitoba Prostate Cancer Support Group. Questions explored patient understanding of functional impacts concerning treatment. Survey items included binary and Likert scale questions, and an open-answered question asking how care may be improved. Responses were used to identify predictors of DR.

resultsA total of 514 patients received our survey, with a response rate of 23.7% (n=122). Most survivors were offered radical prostatectomy (RP) or radiation therapy, at 73.0% and 63.9%, respectively; 14.9% reported lacking understanding of treatment impact on erections. Similarly, 11.5% reported lacking understanding of treatment on urinary continence. Predictors of DR included treatment with RP and low pre-treatment understanding of potential erectile dysfunction (ED) and urinary incontinence.

conclusionsPCa survivors are at high risk of DR, particularly those who undergo treatment with RP and those who identify as having low pre-treatment understanding of potential ED and urinary incontinence. Virtual care did not impact DR. Results highlight the importance of thorough counseling on functional aspects of PCa management prior to treatment.

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PMID39418490
PMCPMC11819849

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