The prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system. It produces fluid to nourish and protect sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. Usually prostate cancer grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. While some types of prostate cancer may need minimal or no treatment, other types are aggressive and can spread quickly. So how do patients make decisions about screening and treatment?

On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, general internist Dr. Jon Tilburt and retired Col. Jim Williams, a prostate cancer patient, will explain a pilot study at Mayo Clinic to help patients make informed decisions when it comes to prostate cancer treatment. Also on the program, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sanj Kakar will discuss wrist injuries. And anesthesiologist and human performance expert Dr. Michael Joyner will explain rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition that causes muscle cells to break down.

Listen to the program on Saturday, April 29, at 9:05 a.m. CDT, and follow #MayoClinicRadio.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, general internist Dr. Jon Tilburt and retired Col. Jim Williams, a prostate cancer patient, will explain a pilot study at Mayo Clinic to help patients make informed decisions when it comes to prostate cancer treatment. Also on the program, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Sanj Kakar will discuss wrist injuries. And anesthesiologist and human performance expert Dr. Michael Joyner will explain rhabdomyolysis, a rare condition that causes muscle cells to break down.

Listen to the program on Saturday, April 29, at 9:05 a.m. CDT.

Miss the show?  Here's the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

Follow #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

Access archived shows.

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Omega-3s are a popular supplement and it's important to understand the real benefits and the latest research.  

Join Today's Twitter Chat hosted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine  @NCCAM to discuss what research says about the science and safety of omega-3s. 

   TODAY - Thursday Aug. 29th, 4 to 5 p.m. ET

@MayoClinic experts Brent Bauer, M.D., @babmd and Jon Tilburt, M.D., @DrJonTilburt will participate in the chat . 

Follow the conversation at #nccamchat.

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A new study of attitudes about health care costs reveals that an overwhelming majority of U.S. physicians feel a responsibility to address costs, but prioritize their obligations to patients’ best interests over cost concerns. Results of the random survey of 2,500 U.S. physicians are published in this week’s Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).

Lead author Jon Tilburt, M.D., says,“Physicians feel stuck in a difficult position. Despite their sense of responsibility to address health care costs, physicians consistently express a commitment to the best interests of patients even when it is expensive.” Dr. Tilburt is with Mayo Clinic’s Biomedical Ethics Program and Center for the Science of Health Care Delivery.

Survey highlights include:
• The vast majority (85 percent) agreed that “trying to contain costs is the responsibility of every physician.”
• Most (76 percent) reported being aware of the costs of tests or treatments they recommend.
• Nearly 80 percent endorsed prioritizing patients’ best interests over issues of cost.

Click here for news release

Journalists: Sound bites with Dr. Tilburt and b-roll of him in his office are available in the downloads

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