Studies from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center suggest that more younger men may be being diagnosed with the uncommon aggressive form of prostate cancer. The most common age for prostate cancer occurrence is between the ages of 60 and 90. Most of these so-called prostate cancers detected are the Gleason 6 (3+3) “cancers” and on both […]
Archives for 2014
Greater Results with Adding Bladder Cancer Treatments
Muscle-invasive bladder cancer is a difficult cancer to treat with a high mortality rate. A recent study published in the British Journal of Cancer indicates an option that may help doctors achieve better treatment with radiotherapy. The study, which was funded by the Medical Research Council and performed by a team at the University of Manchester, found […]
Dr. Vorstman Featured in the Sun Sentinel
Dr. Bert Vorstman was recently featured in the Sun Sentinel in regards to the popular prostate cancer treatment procedures using robotics. You can read the full article HERE
15 Year Followup Recommended for Prostate Cancer Patients
For many cancer patients, surviving 10 years past cancer treatment is a cause for celebration, as they can be declared cancer-free. Yet prostate cancer is one form of cancer that has a higher risk of late recurrence or a recurrence occurring 10 to 15 years after a perceived successful treatment. Because of this risk of late recurrence, […]
Obesity and Higher Survival Rate for Radical Cystectomy
Patients who undergo a radical cystectomy as treatment for bladder cancer have an improved survival rate if they are obese, a recently reported finding shows. The findings were reported at the American Urological Association’s 2014 annual meeting and showed that, for muscle-invasive bladder cancer, obesity is actually a benefit in treatment outcomes. The study followed […]
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