In 2003, 220,900 new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed. This number is estimated to reach 450,000 by 2015. In order to diagnose these new cases, there are roughly 1.5 million prostate biopsies per year with about 25 million men who have had at least one negative biopsy. How can we improve diagnosis and treat...
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Robotic Surgery Proven to be the Best Choice over Radiation Therapy
Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common malignancy, second only to skin cancer. Unfortunately over 240,000 men are diagnosed with the disease every year, translating into 1 in every 6 men being affected by prostate cancer. Being diagnosed with cancer usually sets off a cascade of emotions, making patients feel confused, anxious, and at times...
Tips to Decide, “Why Prostatectomy?”
With all of the different options for the treatment of prostate cancer, men must often wonder why prostatectomy compared to other forms of treatment. The complete removal of the cancer. Surgery is the only way to completely remove the cancer. Occasionally a tiny portion of tumor is left behind (a positive margin), but surgeons know...Continue reading
Dominican Republic Names First Robotic Surgery Unit in Recognition of World-Renowned Surgeon, David B. Samadi, MD
Dr. David Samadi Attended the Inauguration of the Samadi Robotic Institute at HOMS and Performed the First-Ever Robotic Prostate Surgery in the Dominican Republic This week, world-renowned robotic prostate surgeon, David B. Samadi, MD, joined President Danilo Medina of the Dominican Republic to inaugurate and unveil the first Samadi Robotic Surgical Institute at the Hospital...Continue reading
Prostate’s Early Growth May Reveal Cures for Later Illnesses
For a surgeon who has successfully treated prostate cancer in many thousands of men by removing their prostate gland, the idea that science might one day be able to regenerate this gland using stem cells is a foreign one — and yet highly intriguing. But this advancement is just one of many potential treatments for...Continue reading
PSA After Prostatectomy – What Patients Should Know
What does a rising PSA after surgery mean? What can be done to help patients experiencing this? PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood tests are a familiar routine for men over the age of 40. This test is typically used as a screening tool for prostate cancer, and has helped countless men detect and treat their...Continue reading
Radiation For Prostate Cancer Has Proven Once Again That It Leads To More Complications Than Surgery
For men with prostate cancer, deciding whether to opt for radiation or surgical removal of the gland can be overwhelming. How does one decide with the risks such as the unpleasant side-effect of erectile dysfunction and incontinence? With prostate cancer the 2nd most common malignancy, second only to skin cancer. Unfortunately over 240,000 men are...Continue reading
Opening the Door to Men’s Health
Are men and women really that different? OK, how about if I drop the rhetoric, forget the biology and ask it again? Yup, still true, especially when it comes to medical care.
Sexual Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment – Dr. Drew Meets Prostate Cancer
He watched it for a year, and then he had it removed. Dr. Drew’s recent encounter with prostate cancer is, alas, a common story written by an all-too-familiar cancer. Trusting the intuition of his doctors, he played his cards beautifully and has undoubtedly trumped his opponent for good.
My Prostate Cancer Coach Brings New Tools to Prostate Cancer Patients, Families
As we’re in the second half of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we find new tools and resources to help those affected by the condition – both those diagnosed with prostate cancer as well as loved ones of those diagnosed – which can answer a lot of basic questions about the condition. This month, positive coverage...Continue reading