Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed among men, other than skin cancer. Globally, 1.1 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year. This type of cancer is usually slow progressing, but has the potential to spread quickly if left untreated. Therefore, it’s not only important for patients to have a
Read MoreArchives for September 2017
What Can You Do About Elevated PSA Levels?
Your PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) is a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland. PSA levels are important, as they can be used as a screening testing tool to determine whether a man has prostate cancer. Before, the PSA level test was only used to monitor men who had a history of prostate cancer,
Read MoreProstate Cancer Awareness
September serves as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is an important month to shine the light on a very important issue, as prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men, and the second-leading cause of cancer death in men (behind only lung cancer). According to the American Cancer Society, there will be approximately
Read MoreAs a Woman, Should You Go See a Urologist?
When we think of urologists, we may think of them as the OB/GYN equivalent for men. It is true that urologists specialize in disorders of the male reproductive organs, including erectile dysfunction and prostate cancer, but these medical specialists also advocate for women as well. In other words, while some conditions can be treated by
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