For many men with prostate cancer, seed treatment is an appealing choice. The side effects ar eminial and the recovery time is much shorter than other forms of surgery. However, as appealing as this treatment may sound, it is not suitable for everyone. We have compiled some basic information on the procedure to help you. […]
Managing Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy
As men age, the prostate gland grows larger. With the cells growing so quickly, prostate cancer, prostatitis and benign hypertrophy can all become issues that interfere with personal health. The term benign prostatic hypertrophy sounds frightening, and brings with it a complex array of problems. However, with a little knowledge about its causes, side effects […]
At A Glance: Prostate Cancer Statistics
Below you’ll find some statistics and facts about prostate cancer, including survival rates and contributing risk factors. Incidence Rates Other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in males. Approximately 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates that, […]
Tracking Your PSA Levels
Tracking Your PSA Levels You probably already know that tracking your PSA levels is an important process in the early detection and diagnosis of your cancer. What you may not know is that tracking these levels is an important aspect in monitoring how well your cancer treatment is working. Tracking PSA levels can be a […]
Understanding Prostate Cancer
Understanding Prostate Cancer 1 in 7 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lifetime. This is a sobering and frightening statistic; however, despite its prevalence, many men still don’t fully understand what their cancer means. There are many aspects to understanding your prostate cancer. Knowing what you’re dealing with and […]
Telling Your Loved Ones About Your Prostate Cancer
Telling Your Loved Ones About Your Prostate Cancer Being diagnosed with prostate cancer is a frightening, life-altering event. At the time of your diagnosis, a million thoughts and fears run through your mind. If you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer, chances are that you, like many men, have worried about how to tell your […]
Consider Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Options
Considering Your Prostate Cancer Treatment Options Treating prostate cancer used to mean either undergoing a radical prostatectomy, or active surveillance, depending on how aggressive the cancer. Today, researchers are discovering advances in the way we diagnose and treat prostate cancer. Talking to your doctor about your options is the best way to choose the right […]
Joke – What do testes and prostates have in common?
Share your best urology, prostate cancer, balls, testicles, or urethra jokes you can think of in the comments below!
Treating Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Surgery
If you have undergone treatment for prostate cancer, you have probably seen “urinary incontinence” as a side effect of a variety of treatments. Incontinence, or the involuntary leakage of urine, is caused by weakened or damaged bladder muscles. These muscles can become damage for any number or reasons, including prostate issues and nerve damage. Because […]
The Truth About Testosterone Replacement Therapy and Prostate Cancer
Many men with low testosterone find themselves apprehensive about undergoing testosterone replacement therapy (TRT). The commonly held theory is that high levels of testosterone stimulate the growth of prostate cancer. New findings show that TRT has very little impact on the growth of prostate cancer or the elevation of PSA levels and may change the […]