New treatments focus of free prostate cancer seminar

Several prominent Ventura County physicians who are experts in the early detection, care and treatment of prostate disease will speak at a free health seminar, "Prostate Cancer: Detection & Treatment Options" from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat., Oct. 7 at the Ventura Beach Marriott Hotel, 2055 Harbor Blvd., Ventura. The public is invited.

Free Prostate Specific Antigen early-detection tests will be offered at the event, with results available the same day. Complimentary continental breakfast and lunch are included for all guests.

For reservations, call (805) 652-5436.

Prostate cancer patients, men with a history of prostate disease and their spouses and caregivers are especially urged to attend to learn about prostate cancer and treatment options, including minimally invasive therapies.

Healthcare professionals who attend will earn three hours of CME credits as they learn about new treatments and imaging techniques to battle the disease that kills more than 30,000 men in the United States each year.

Physicians at the seminar will discuss, among other topics, the importance of early screening and detection, the use of color Doppler ultrasound and what to do if diagnosed with prostate cancer. They also will review treatments such as removal of the

prostate gland, robotic surgery, chemotherapy, cryotherapy, hormone therapy and radiation.

Physicians making presentations at this seminar include Dr. Duke Bahn, Dr. Marc Beaghler, Dr. Kevin Chang, Dr. Cedric Emery, Dr. Thomas Fogel, Dr. William Klope, Dr. Jeffrey Rodnick and Dr. Paul Silverman.