Something I give to all my patients who are leaning for the surgical removal of the prostate is a part of a chapter from Patrick Walsh’s book on prostate cancer. It has to do with post-prostatectomy incontinence. The beauty of the piece is that Dr. Walsh thoroughly vets the unpredictable nature of this issue. I …
prostate cancer and the history of the “finger”…ps- that’s not the one we use to do the prostate exam
a urologist examines the prostate of a patient and tells him that it is normal. the patient says, " I want a second opinion." the urologist then re-examines the man's prostate with two fingers. " Well there's your second opinion. It's still normal." Be careful what you ask for! Ignorance is bliss and ignorance kills. …
prostate cancer and dinky and donky by doug gray
This is good and makes the point, but really you need to be aware before " wee-wee" issues. Love your prostate- Doug Gray's site
Live prostate exam on Dr. Oz- Of 200 men in the audience 68%had never had a prostate exam…and that my friend is the issue!
From "The Decision" An easy way to get a rectal exam and PSA done is to look for free prostate screenings during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. My community has one every year, and it is an easy way to get checked at a convenient time and at no expense. Usually the urologists will do the …
don’t die of embarrassment- wives and prostate cancer
I think this is a very good public service by CBS. It is all about early detection and awareness. I do believe a big part of this is the " proactive prostate wife." Save your husband and his prostate. That's good.
women are the health care directors of the family- wives often responsible for male “getting checked”
We can prevent what happened her husband and prostate cancer awareness and yearly exams are the key.
after all is said and done about prostate cancer- it all starts with awareness and breaking down barriers about the male having a rectal exam
Youtube Prostate knowledge through humor A physician friend called me about an issue with a patient of his this past week. I answered his questions and I then asked, " How is your PSA?" " John, it's been about four years since I have had that or a rectal exam." I said, "Do me a …
proxy heading and prostate cancer news exposed-earth to media-it is always and only a urologist that tells the newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient he has cancer-always!
cryosurgery | hifu | wait & see | alternative treatment | diet | articles | contact | Research suggest therapy choice is influenced by physicians’ preferences March 9th, 2010 Posted in Uncategorized New research shows that the kind of treatment received by prostate cancer patients often depends on the type of specialist providing the patient’s …
bart simpson and “you’re damned if you do and your damned if you don’t”
Bart and the young low volume low Gleason male patient
the rectal refusal syndrome “but i don’t have any symptoms”
Br J Gen Pract. 2004 Aug;54(505):617-21. Symptomatic diagnosis of prostate cancer in primary care: a structured review. Hamilton W, Sharp D. Division of Primary Health Care, University of Bristol, Cotham House, Cotham Hill, Bristol BS6 6JL. w.hamilton@bristol.ac.uk BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer has the second highest cancer incidence and mortality in European men. Most prostate cancers are …
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