[Diagnosis prostate cancer: who makes the treatment decision and which treatment is selected? Opinion survey in a prostate cancer patient support group].

BACKGROUND

It is challenging to decide in which way we should care for localized prostate cancer. The current guideline can be accepted as an appropriate foundation. However, there are doubts if guideline recommendations are implemented.

RESULTS

The presented opinion survey of prostate cancer support groups shows that we have too many prostatectomies in senior patients. It reveals deficiencies in the guidance of the patients. They are not sufficiently embedded in the process of decision-making. More attention should be paid to initiatives of patient support groups.