Tag: Prostate cancer
Potential Complications of Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy, or freezing, is a method of destroying prostate cancer by subjecting the prostate gland to the extreme temperature of -40° Celsius. The procedure, done under anesthesia, consists of using ultrasound image guidance to insert thin hollow needles into the prostate gland through the perineum (skin between the scrotum and anus). When argon gas is keep readingA Critique of Transperineal Biopsy Study On MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Guidance
I read a study on the accuracy of prostate MRI for predicting that no prostate cancer (PCa) is present. This is called the negative predictive value (NPV), and the authors make a great point in their introduction: The reliability of a negative MRI is a key clinical metric – if the MRI is reported as keep readingMRI/Ultrasound Fusion: Not Ready for Prime Time
When an authoritative person weighs in on a topic, we sit up and take notice. Dr. Ardeshir (Art) Rastinehead is an Interventional Urologic Oncologist and he is impressively credentialed. His experience includes fellowship training at the National Cancer Institute (NIH) with. Peter A. Pinto and Bradford J. Wood, pioneers in the research and development of keep readingThe Time For Focal Laser Ablation Is Here
Until about 10 years ago, conventional prostate cancer treatments were based on the assumption that prostate cancer is a multifocal disease. All conventional treatment modalities (surgery, radiotherapy, and thermal ablation) were “radical” because they were directed at the removal or destruction of the whole gland. Such treatments, however, put urinary and sexual function at risk, keep readingBPH and Prostate Cancer: Is There a Connection?
BPH is not life-threatening, but it can certainly make a dent in quality of life. Some of my patients have asked if BPH can trigger or turn into prostate cancer (PCa). That’s a very good question. keep reading