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Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) are crucial for managing localized prostate cancer (PCa). Incorporating PROs ensures personalized treatment plans that balance cancer control with quality of life for better patient satisfaction.

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  • Urology
  • Oncology
  • Patient-Centered Care

Background:

  • Localized prostate cancer (PCa) is a common malignancy in men, with diverse treatment options available.
  • Current management strategies must consider not only oncologic efficacy but also long-term quality of life.
  • Patient-reported outcomes (PROs) offer valuable insights into the functional impact of PCa treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the role of PROs in guiding the management of localized prostate cancer.
  • To examine the impact of various PCa treatments on long-term quality of life.
  • To emphasize shared decision-making informed by PROs for personalized treatment selection.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of standard therapies (radical prostatectomy, radiotherapy, active surveillance) and emerging focal therapies for localized PCa.
  • Analysis of treatment-related risks, including urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction, bowel issues, and cancer recurrence.
  • Focus on the integration of PROs into clinical decision-making and patient counseling.

Main Results:

  • PROs are critical for understanding treatment-related adverse effects on quality of life.
  • Shared decision-making, informed by PROs, facilitates personalized treatment plans.
  • Balancing oncologic control with functional outcomes (sexual, bowel, urinary health) is essential.

Conclusions:

  • Personalized, evidence-based management strategies for localized PCa should incorporate PROs.
  • Enhanced patient-clinician communication, guided by PROs, improves treatment satisfaction and minimizes regret.
  • Optimizing both survival and quality of life is the ultimate goal in localized PCa management.