Individualized screening protocols may reduce number of unnecessary prostate biopsies By Sarah Guy 11 January 2010 Eur Urol 2010; 57: 79–85 MedWire News: An individualized approach to prostate cancer screening that relies on pre-biopsy information in addition to prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results, could reduce the number of unnecessary biopsies, study findings show. This approach …
“That’s 110 proof!”
110 proof
Jokes aside:Get the rectal exam
Excerpt from "The Decision" theprostatedecision.com In addition to all of these factors that delay early detection, the necessity of a rectal exam further complicates the situation. The patient often finds ways to avoid having a rectal exam because it is unpleasant, uncomfortable, and, for many men, embarrassing. It is not unusual for patients to suggest, …
Put a scotch on it.
One of my favorite and longtime patients was in the office this past week. He is in his late seventies and he and I were discussing his prostate cancer. His PSA was very slowly rising after about 15 years after I had removed his prostate. He was very hesitant to do anything, such as radiation, that …
Sexual function and radiation
When it comes to the treatment of prostate cancer and erectile function, there "ain't no free ride."
“Let’s fire this baby up.”
June 6, E-Day
An Icehouse and bud light- the perfect urine
I am not recommending that you do what I did. I am recommending that you make your decision the way I did.
trifecta
In betting on horses, a trifecta is when one not only picks the top three winners, but picks them in order as well. It now has been adapted to prostate cancer and relates to three important post treatment variables. That is, how did the patient do in terms of continence, potency and cure of prostate …
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