Decision on prostate cancer treatment?

My brother is 54 yrs old and was just diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 5. His PSA was 4.25. The biopsy showed that he only had traces of cancer on the right side of his prostate and it was limited to that area. He is in excellent health and very active, [...]

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 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 [...]

Let’s Talk about Prostate Cancer with Eric Klein

Eric Klein, MD, is Chairman of the Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute and Head of the Section of Urologic Oncology at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Klein is particularly well known for his research into the prevention of prostate cancer, although his interests encompass many other aspects of urologic cancer.

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.

Can anyone shed some light on a PSA score of 13.5?

My father has a Gleason score of 13.5. Can anyone shed some light on this matter I know so little about? I understand that it could be aggressive cancer, but am in hopes for something better. He doesn’t go in for another test until Monday. I need to have an idea of what to expect [...]

Do high PSA levels mean it’s most likely cancer?

If you have an elevated PSA in a prostate test, what are the odds that it is cancer? Dad (age 55) had a prostate test and his PSA levels were high. He was referred to a urologist for a biopsy, were still waiting on the results. I just want to know what the likelihood of [...]

Prostate cancer if the PSA level is of 45?

The father of a friend of mine has just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, his PSA is of 45, but till now there haven’t been any noticeable symptoms, and we were wondering how advanced the cancer would be…

What are the Types of Prostate Cancer Surgery?

“Surgical removal of the prostate can either be done with an open incision, as has been traditionally been done, or with a robotic approach.” Dr. Tewari and Dr, Schlegel, of the Dept. of Urology at newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, present the two main types of prostate cancer surgery, as well as explaining the advantages/disadvantages [...]

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