Category: Prostate Cancer Treatment
It’s not news that radical prostatectomy (RP), including robotic assisted laparascopic prostatectomy RALP), has the potential for urinary and sexual side effects. Over time, most of them improve with or without treatment. Surgery patients generally accept the risk, and learn to manage if they experience short or long term side effects. However, as with any keep reading
A new technique in prostate cancer treatment has recently been developed – the combination of focal laser ablation and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). This new treatment option promises to be a safe and effective method for treating prostate cancer and is offered at our prostate cancer treatment center. Detecting prostate cancer Being the second-leading cause keep reading
Here at our prostate detection and treatment center practice, we noticed that one of the most common symptoms of advanced prostate cancer is bone pain resulting from cancer cells metastasizing (spreading) to your bone, particularly the pelvis, the lower parts of the spine, and the thighbones. Metastasis of prostate cancer to the bones is often keep reading
Diagnosis of prostate cancer do not just have a negative impact on the man involved. It could also be distressing to the man’s family and loved ones, particularly his partner. Here at our prostate cancer detection and treatment center, we do not just empower our male patients, we also aim to empower partners, loved ones, keep reading
Initial reactions of shock and surprise are quite common after prostate cancer diagnosis. Other common reactions include anxiety, confusion, anger, and depression. By the time you meet your doctor to discuss treatments, you may be quite confused with the array of treatment choices set before you. Here at our prostate health center, we offer information keep reading
Urinary incontinence is not uncommon following surgery for prostate cancer treatment. Many men would regain control of their bladder between 6 to 12 months following surgery. Here at our prostate health center, we encourage men who just underwent surgery to improve symptoms of urinary incontinence through steps that will help them regain control of their keep reading
Although urinary problems are common before your prostate cancer diagnosis — from dribbling urine to trouble passing urine due to an enlarged prostate, many men still find themselves having bladder difficulties after surgery or radiation therapy. Here at our prostate health center, we encourage patients to be more watchful of their urinary habits following treatment. keep reading
