
Commentary|Videos|July 7, 2026
Updated AUA/SUO Advanced Prostate Cancer guideline emphasizes role of PSMA-PET
Author(s)Kristen R. Scarpato, MD, MPH
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Kristen Scarpato, MD, discusses 2026 AUA/SUO Advanced Prostate Cancer Guideline amendment recommendations on the use of PSMA-PET imaging for staging and treatment selection.
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In this interview, Kristen R. Scarpato, MD, MPH, discusses 2026 American Urological Association (AUA)/Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Advanced Prostate Cancer Guideline amendment recommendations regarding the role of prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA)-PET imaging across the prostate cancer continuum, highlighting its impact on disease detection, treatment decision-making, and ongoing questions surrounding its clinical implications.1 Scarpato is an associate professor of urology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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