Prostate cancer is more common than you think. It is estimated that nearly one in seven American men are diagnosed with the disease. That’s why it’s good practice for men over 50 to get routine prostate cancer diagnostic tests or screenings. Prostate cancer affects the prostate, a golf ball-sized gland located underneath the bladder and
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A prostate cancer diagnosis is a life-changing experience. It takes great mental and emotional strength to face your diagnosis head-on and undergo treatment for the disease. If you’re lucky, your prostate cancer is diagnosed in the early stages of the disease. Treatment may involve surgery and radiation therapy, depending on the stage of the condition.
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If you are experiencing nagging pain in your back and hips, trouble passing urine, painful ejaculation, and weak or uninterrupted urine stream, see your urologist right away, as these are symptoms of prostate cancer. At Ironwood Urology, Dr. Desi Avila performs ultrasounds and an innovative MRI fusion-guided prostate biopsy to diagnose prostate cancer more effectively.
Read MoreTop 5 Questions that Urologists Are Asked Regarding Prostate Cancer Treatment
In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 191,930 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer here in the United States. Once a man has a diagnosis of prostate cancer, he will have questions about treatment. Let’s go over the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about prostate cancer treatment, and where you
Read MoreLife After Prostate Cancer: How a Men’s Health Specialist Can Help
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in American men. Fortunately, prostate cancer has a high survivability rate, especially when caught early – and patients can enjoy a long life after receiving treatment. This form of cancer can be effectively treated with surgery; advanced prostate cancer may also be treated with radiation
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