Did you know that St. Augustine was the patron of brewers? From Catholic Online: St. Augustine of Hippo Feastday: August 28 Patron of brewers Died: 430 St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete …
Northeast Georgia Urologist is “Gettin Nuttin for Christmas.”
"Nuttin for Christmas" performed by Dr. John McHugh. How did I do it? Recorded to Karaoke in normal voice and then increased the pitch. This opens up a whole new ballgame my friend! Watch out Chipmunks! "Nuttin’ for Christmas" (also known as Nothing for Christmas) is a novelty Christmas song written by Sid Tepper and …
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Is the Madajet injector better than using a needle in No Scalpel vasectomies?
There are several reasons why not all urologists use the Madajet "No Needle Vasectomy" technique. They weren't "trained to do this technique as a resident." The system is an expense They feel it is all hype and adds no benefit to the procedure or the patient There is a learning curve they don't want to go …
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Northeast Georgia Urology Group in Gainesville Offers Out Patient GreenLight Laser Surgery for Prostate Enlargement
Visit Dr. McHugh's dedicated website about the GreenLight Laser-Gagreenlightlaser.com When I began my urological practice in Gainesville, Georgia 27 years ago the standard surgical procedure for the prostate was a T.U.R.P. (Some patients refer to the procedure as having a "roto rooter.") This procedure at that time took about an hour, and most patients were admitted to the …
Radiation after surgery but no surgery after radiation for prostate cancer….legitimate argument for surgery first?
It is a point to consider but not a deal maker.You need to know the nuances of this particular point in making your decision. Ask the radiation therapist if it is a big deal in the decision.
Radiation for prostate cancer causes bladder cancer?
The above picture is the before and after of the treatment of a low grade bladder cancer. The bladder is commonly in the path of the radiation and radiation cystitis occurs commonly. There is a small incidence of bladder cancer after radiation of the prostate, but it occurs and should be part of the decision …
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If you have had prostate cancer treated by radiation think twice (or three times) before having any operative procedure on your prostate.
If it's been radiated it ain't gonna heal right if you go a cuttin on it!
Incontinence after prostate cancer treatment-Is the open method better than the robotic?
So I had my prostate remove for prostate cancer in 2007. And I have in one of my bathroom drawers ticket stubs from the the Braves World Series Games from back in 1991. (Man what a year for Atlanta-I went to every Atlanta home game and dammit we should have won it....Remember Terry Pendleton and …
When it comes to robotic prostatectomy for prostate cancer…don’t confuse short term results with long term follow up…
Conversation between post robotic prostatectomy patient and friend: "So Bill how's it going. I understand you've had your prostate removed by the robot." Bill: " It's great. Small incisions, very little pain, out of the hospital in a day and already driving. It's amazing." Friend: "So you doing good with the leaking and sex part?" …
Prostate cancer book review on Amazon.com-The Decision
The following comment on Amazon regarding "The Decision: Your prostate biopsy shows cancer. Now what?" makes a good point. That is that no matter how many forms of therapy for prostate cancer there are...the decision tree is the same. One must "know thy self" in order to make the right decision about one's prostate cancer. …
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Prostate Diaries 