Question 1

What are the potential benefits and risks of unilateral versus bilateral lymph node dissection?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 2

How might my specific cancer characteristics affect my eligibility for this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 3

What are the expected recovery times and hospital stays for each surgical option?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 4

How will this trial impact my overall treatment plan and follow-up care?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 5

What kind of monitoring will I receive during and after the trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

Question 6

Are there any costs associated with participating in this trial?

Accepted Answer

This is a question you may want to discuss with your doctor regarding the Bilateral Versus Unilateral Lymph Node Dissection in High-Risk Prostate Cancer (BALANCE) clinical trial (NCT07580196). Contact the study team or your healthcare provider for specific answers.

What this study is about