Episodes
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Waiting on the results of a prostate biopsy.
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Waiting on the results of any lab test that could indicate a cancer is a very difficult time. Thousands of men experience this yearly and sadly 250,000 times a year the urologist enters the room to say, " I am sorry, your prostate biopsy shows cancer." An excerpt from "The Decision" by John McHugh M.D.
Sunday May 22, 2011
Trifecta? Open vs. Robotic prostatectomy
Sunday May 22, 2011
Sunday May 22, 2011
Patients often choose a method of prostatectomy for the wrong reasons. There may not be a nickle worth of difference of the types of prostatectomy at 3 months.
Sunday May 15, 2011
diaper diaries
Sunday May 15, 2011
Sunday May 15, 2011
The urologist becomes the patient and learns first hand the intricacies of the management of urinary incontinence associated with the removal of the prostate. Diapers or not...life does go on.
Saturday May 14, 2011
Don't be an "internet only" prostate cancer patient.
Saturday May 14, 2011
Saturday May 14, 2011
Prostate cancer patients often times value more heavily what they have read on the internet than the advice of their doctor.
Thursday May 12, 2011
Obstructive voiding symptoms and the prostate cancer decision.
Thursday May 12, 2011
Thursday May 12, 2011
The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient must factor in the "how you void" issues into his decision making process.
Monday May 09, 2011
Urge vs. Stress Incontinence...Do you know the difference? You'd better.
Monday May 09, 2011
Monday May 09, 2011
The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient should very much consider the potential for "how you void" consequences his treatment decision.
Sunday May 08, 2011
Listening to the urologist doesn't mean you have to do what he says.
Sunday May 08, 2011
Sunday May 08, 2011
Before you leave your urologist to "get your treatment" get your monies worth. Sap him or her for all the information and experience they can give you. You don't have to do what they say, but use it as part of your data base for your decision.
Saturday May 07, 2011
How does the free PSA help?
Saturday May 07, 2011
Saturday May 07, 2011
The free PSA may help you off the ..."prostate biospy fence."
Thursday May 05, 2011
No voiding symptoms don't mean no prostate cancer
Thursday May 05, 2011
Thursday May 05, 2011
Wednesday May 04, 2011
Prostate cancer and active surveillance...who are you?
Wednesday May 04, 2011
Wednesday May 04, 2011
Active surveillance takes a special type of "patient mindset" and parameters of their prostate cancer that are low to intermediate in risk.