HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment Shows Promise in Preserving Erectile Function For men who have prostate cancer, the treatments often carry side effects that are worse than the disease itself. Erectile dysfunction is one of these. This problem was the subject of a study performed by British researchers at the London NHS Trust, and the […]
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Prostate Cancer Relapse & Postponing Hormone Therapy
Do men who are showing signs of a prostate cancer relapse need to start hormone therapy immediately? New research from the American Society of Clinical Oncology says no. Dr. Clifford A. Hudis, president of the Society, has produced a study that shows that starting hormone therapy at the first sign of relapse may not be […]
Shedding New Light on Bladder Cancer
Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com For patients with localized high-risk bladder cancer, ta new blue light technology is available. Using the new blue light technology, doctors are able to make cancer cells in the bladder light up and glow in a color different than the surrounding tissue. This process is similar to the way a blue […]
British Doctors Test Potential Cure for Prostate Cancer
Radiotherapy has long been the chosen treatment for aggressive prostate cancer for many doctors, but the risk of side effects, including sexual and urinary dysfunction, has created concern in the minds of physicians and patients alike. A new treatment being tested in British hospitals may change that, and it may be available as a treatment […]
Testosterone Supplementation May Be a Risky Choice
Bert Vorstman MD, MS, FAAP, FRACS, FACS www.urologyweb.com When men start to struggle with a loss of libido, testosterone may be the culprit. Low testosterone levels can cause a range of symptoms, but loss of libido is often the first one men notice. Supplementing with testosterone is a common approach, but it may be too […]
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