Removing the prostate for cancer by the cyberknife…did a patient really say that?
I occasionally respond to questions asked on the various message boards and one comment caught my eye this past week. The person on this particular board announced, " I have decided to have my prostate removed with the cyberknife." That's some pretty effective marketing Harry! CyberKnife to me sounds like you are cutting something. That it …
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Are comments like these from Otis Brawley contributing to stories like this in regards to the late diagnosis of prostate cancer?
Otis Brawley: I have never had a PSA and do not desire one. I have had relatives with the disease. I just do not believe it saves that many lives. As chief medical and scientific officer of the American Cancer Society, Otis Webb Brawley — who is also a professor of oncology and epidemiology at …
I respectfully disagree…the rectal exam for prostate cancer is not “rocket surgery.”
"He's the kind of man that when his character and reputation meet on the street...they don't recognize each other." DRE is still a key diagnostic tool in assessing risk for prostate cancer January 17th, 2013 Posted in prostate cancer diagnosis A new study just published in the Canadian Journal of Urology has reminded us of …
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Do prostate cancer patients get “distracted” by all the treatment options, misconceptions, and advice of friends? You bet!
Keep your eye on the prize and don't be distracted by digging for sticks and scooting a bumper....(oh I'm sorry that's Penelope and Baby Breeder). Make decisions based on your disease specifics and details peculiar to you and your family. Misconceptions are only one of the distractions... From "The Decision" Misconceptions abound as well about …
What’s most important – prostate cancer cure or penile lenght preservation?
Small Percentage Of Men Complain Of Shortened Penis After Prostate Cancer Treatment The Huffington Post UK | Posted: 04/01/2013 11:42 GMT | Updated: 04/01/2013 15:00 GMT A small percentage of men have complained of a shortened penis after prostate cancer treatment, research reveals. In a study conducted by researchers from Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center …
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That’s one big stick Penelope!-Can you help a fellow prostate cancer patient with a decision to make?
A prostate cancer question...can you be of help?
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MRI and ultrasound fusion for better biopsy detection for prostate cancer…Next up…the practical application of it
The above is EMR (Electronic Medical Records) by lamp light...this stuff is killing me! It's funny to me that we are told that insurance won't be paying for the Psa ($70) on one hand, but then everyone gets excited about doing a biopsy that will require a MRI at one location and then a specially equipped …
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