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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September 2013 review of The Decision: Your prosate biopsy shows cancer. Now what?
Not the only decision making tool in your quiver, but an important one. 9/2013 Amazon Reviews: The Decision is the most helpful, clear and engaging book that I read about my prostate cancer. Dr. McHugh has gone through this himself, and his approach is from the perspective of both a urologist and a patient. …
All urologists want to do for prostate cancer is surgery, I mean IMRT-damned if you do damned if you don’t!
GAO Report: Rad Oncs Thumbs Up, Urologists Thumbs DownRoxanne NelsonAug 06, 2013A new report on physician self-referral abuse in prostate cancer treatment has been met with a decidedly mixed response. Although one group has applauded the report from the Government Accounting Office (GAO), 3 urologic associations have resoundly condemned it. The report found that physicians in practices that …
Fifty shades of prostate cancer: If you have your prostate removed for prostate cancer and the PSA starts to rise i.e. “My cancer came back.” Actually it really never left.
Search site for Partin's Table Search for extra capsular extension. The prostate cancer is outside of the prostate microscopically at the time of prostatectomy- Robot or not!
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