Second opinion

Radiation, operation, placing of implants or just waiting to act on the problem for a while – approximately 58,000 males are confronted with the diagnoses of prostate cancer and are facing the difficult decision to “choose” the right treatment. To date, therapy of prostate carcinoma offers several treatment options with an equal chance for success. It is therefore even more important to weigh the pros and cons of the various therapy options carefully, while at the same time considering personal circumstances, such as general health, life style, etc.

The West German Prostate Center along with the prostate cancer specialists in the United States and Europe, which form the “International Prostate Cancer Group” (IPG), aims to enhance and optimize the quality of standard treatment procedures for prostate disease through scientific collaboration, information exchange, and patient counseling.

Patients with prostate cancer in Germany and foreign countries have the opportunity to take advantage of the medical knowledge of highly specialized experts who provide a competent and independent second opinion.

A second opinion outlines the therapy options specifically to the symptoms of the respective patient, and elucidates toward the success that may be expected in each case. It also describes the possible side effects of the individual treatment methods. The international and cross-subject competence of the expert team warrants neutral and objective results.

To provide a second expert opinion, we need the following data:

PSA Score:
It is important that you submit all available PSA scores obtained during the last months and/or years. The course of the PSA scores taken over time, will provide the essential information about the presence of a prostate carcinoma.

Biopsy result(s):
For an accurate second opinion, it is necessary that you provide a copy of the pathological (histological) assessment of your prostate biopsies.

Results of imaging examinations:
Written results of possibly already performed imaging examinations (transrectal ultrasound, bone cintrigraphy, CT, MRT, PET-CT, or similar examinations) should be included in the documentation submitted to us.

International Prostate Symptomen-Score (IPSS):
Please download the questionaire here and send the completed form with the other documents.

If you wish a second opinion, please send this information to the West German Prostate Center.