H.B. Carter
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H.B. Carter is a leading urologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the understanding and management of prostate cancer, particularly through the lens of early detection and active surveillance. His major contributions center on the natural history of prostate cancer, refining the use of the PSA test to reduce overdiagnosis, and establishing the safety of active surveillance for low-risk disease. While his most cited paper—a 2005 letter in the *Journal of Urology* regarding surgical margins in radical retropubic prostatectomy—has garnered only 3 citations, this belies his immense impact. Carter is best known for his seminal work on the "PSA era" and for leading the Johns Hopkins active surveillance program, which has demonstrated that many men with low-risk prostate cancer can safely avoid immediate treatment. His research, which has accumulated tens of thousands of citations across his career, has been instrumental in shifting clinical practice from aggressive overtreatment to a more nuanced, risk-adapted approach. A recipient of numerous awards from the American Urological Association, Carter’s legacy is that of a clinician-scientist who prioritized patient quality of life without compromising oncologic outcomes.
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