Usually not. But there is a situation where it could be of value. But first an overview of incontinence as it pertains to the male, the sphincter, the bladder, and the body with and without a prostate. The following is an excerpt from my book and explains the caveat about an overactive bladder in the …
question:my prostate was removed-the psa went to .1 and now is rising.
This question comes up often and is an unfortunate situation. I thought of it myself as a possibility when I went through all I went through having my prostate removed. Think about it... the surgery, the catheter, the leaking, the sexual uncertainties and then the PSA begins to rise. The hell? Normal prostate tissue …
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prostate cancer, frank zappa, yellow snow and cancer sniffing dogs
It snowed in Georgia Sunday night and our town of Gainesville is at a standstill. I've cancelled forty or so patients and 10 or so procedures and much to the chagrin of my poor wife, am stuck at home. We've been walking where the dogs go and I have been careful not to eat the …
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used car salesman adage and prostate cancer decision making…..don’t be clever by half
http://healthmad.com/conditions-and-diseases/used-cars-and-prostate-cancer-decision-making/ Sap everyone and everything at your disposal to make the right decision for you based on specifics of "your disease" specific to you. A word to the wise is sufficient.- As my mother used to say.
What is the cause of the “rectal refusal syndome” in the early detection of prostate cancer?
Why men won't have a rectal explained with humor in a cartoon. I have personally heard these examples from patients. What is interesting about this study is that: Older more educated men more likely to agree to get screened Younger and employed men are less likely Of the men who declined the rectal many would not …
prostate cancer book interview – “the decision”…sarah palin, larry king, and john mchugh?
Author interview for the "The Decision. Your prostate biopsy shows cancer now what?"
common search on google that gets to prostate diaries…”sex drive after prostatectomy.”
orators become dumb... when beauty speaketh-shakesphere Okay...one more time. sex drive is called libido and is dependent on testosterone testosterone is not affected by removing the prostate testosterone is produced by the testicles and gets into the body through the blood stream independent of the prostate potency is the ability to get an erection an …
How can a PSA go up if the prostate has been removed for prostate cancer?
As a surgeon I have to often times dissuade patients from choosing surgery. You think I'm kidding don't you? Surgeons do it all the time. Radiation therapists also tell some patients that radiation may not be the best option for them. That I know is even harder to believe....just kidding. (It's a surgeon-radiation therapist thing.) Many …
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what would you do if you were the urologist and your father was the patient?
Read the following comment and then my thoughts after it. Being a doctor is a lot like a person gambling with someone else's money. Read the comment and then I'll explain. October 08, 2010, 11:28:15 AM | Dean Hubbard My physician and urologist recommended a biopsy when my score hit a 5 at age 55. Nothing …
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what do urologists think about prostate cancer screening?
My sentiments exactly. This is different than what the American Cancer Society recommends. He did not mention diet or lifestyle as "major" risk factors.
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