Is Prostate Cancer Preventable?

“The most important thing to prevent prostate cancer is to pick your parents properly.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses a question they face often—Can prostate cancer be prevented? They discuss the role of race, diet, genetic profile and review important steps we can take to decrease our risk of facing prostate cancer.

How is Prostate Cancer Detected?

“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer [...]

Prostate Cancer Surgery at USC Norris Cancer Hospital

“I have prostate cancer. I want the cancer out of my body. Who can do that the best?” Wouldn’t you want the most experienced doctors? Watch Joe’s story and learn about USC’s expertise in prostate cancer surgery.

Prostate Cancer Treatment-Seed Implant

An educational video describing treatment options for the prostate cancer patient at Chicago Prostate Cancer Center. World leader in minimally invasive treatments. Dr. Brian Moran, world renowned radiation oncologists in the field of prostate cancer and advanced biopsy techniques. Over 10000 procedures performed since 1997. Brachytherapy provides cure rates equal to surgery and IMRT with [...]

TURP Prostate Surgery

Your doctor has recommended that you undergo a Trans Urethral Resection of the Prostate – or TURP. But what exactly does that mean? The prostate gland is a walnut-sized organ that is part of your reproductive system. It provides some of the fluid contained in semen. The prostate is located just under the bladder and [...]

Prostate Cancer Survivor’s Perspectives

Prostate cancer survivors share their perspectives on the experience, choices and treatment they faced during their illness. The information provided here is for your general information and education only, and should not be relied upon for personal diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your personal physician before making any decisions.

Why Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy?

Why Laparoscopy? Laparoscopy is a technique of performing a surgical operation using instruments inserted through narrow hollow tubes (‘ports’) rather than through a larger incision, as in traditional surgery. The result is shorter hospitalisation and convalescence, less bleeding and post-operative pain and fewer wound complications. Although laparoscopy is a type of keyhole surgery, the view [...]

Laser Vaporization of the Enlarged Prostate

This is a medical presentation, concerning the Photoselective Vaporization of the Prostate (PVP), after implantation of Mentor maleable penile prothesis using the greenlight PV Laser. Dr. Aref Elseweifi, Consultant of Urology. Please, comment and subscribe to our channel.

Managing a Rising PSA after Radiation Therapy

In some men, the PSA may still rise after radiation therapy. Is this dangerous? Do all men need to be treated? Can those who are potentially in danger be identified and selectively treated. Learn the answers in the accompanying video.

Advances in Personalized Prostate Cancer Therapy

Dr. Phillip Kantoff, a leader in prostate cancer therapy, presents an update in the personalized therapies for prostate cancer. Dr. Kantoff is the Director of the Lank Center for Genitourinary Cancer at the Dana Farber Cancer Center and Chief of Solid Tumor Oncology at Harvard University School of Medicine. Series: Jonsson Cancer Center at UCLA [...]

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