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
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Beyond the “All-or-Nothing” Paradigm for Prostate Cancer, Part I
When I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2011, I was told unequivocally that I needed surgery or radiation. I spoke with four experienced prostate surgeons, and they all said that because of my high PSA level and multiple biopsy cores positive for cancer, radical treatment that either removed the entire prostate gland or...Continue reading
Moving Beyond the “All-or-Nothing” Paradigm for Prostate Cancer, Part II
In Part I of this article, I talked about some of the outdated—and sometimes even dangerous—approaches to diagnosing and treating prostate cancer. In this concluding part, we’ll learn about some new-, safer-, and more-effective technologies doctors are using to diagnose and treat the number one cancer in men. Perhaps one of the most important of...Continue reading
Sex After Prostate Cancer
Aside from some forms of skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in the United States. With September being “Prostate Cancer Awareness Month,” it is important to understand the nuances associated with the “silent killer.” Moreover, you should know and understand the severity of your cancer, to ensure you choose the...Continue reading