If you’re a man who’s reading this, you may already know that 1 in 7 American men will get prostate cancer at some point. You may also know that it’s the most common and the second deadliest cancer among American men. Maybe you even know that there are several ways to treat prostate cancer, includingRead More
Don’t Believe These Prostate Cancer Treatment Myths – Get the Help You Need Today
If you or a loved one has or has had cancer, you know that there’s a lot of information out there about the disease as well as about treatments. Often, however, prostate cancer is the subject of misinformation and myths, which can only add to your frustration and anxiety about the disease and how toRead More
What You Can Do to Support a Loved One with Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer may be the second deadliest cancer for men, but a diagnosis is not necessarily a death sentence. In fact, as a slow-growing type of cancer, if it is diagnosed early enough, prostate cancer treatment has excellent survival rates. Regardless, it is the “C” word, one that will inevitably change your loved one’s lifeRead More
Fight Bladder Cancer Effectively – Know the Early Signs of the Disease
Bladder cancer is not typically something that young people can expect to experience, but the fact remains that this disease can affect anyone at any age. It begins in the cells that make up the inner lining of the bladder and, if not detected early, can spread throughout the organ and even to other bodyRead More
When is the Right Time for a Prostate Cancer Screening and Prostate Biopsy?
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in men. This disease is also the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men. However, this disease is different from many other types of cancers because it is slow-growing and can often go undetected, primarily due to a lack of debilitating symptoms. ScreeningRead More
The Top 5 Benefits of ThermiVa Treatment
Did you know that as women age, the vagina gradually loses collagen? Yes, vaginal collagen is an actual thing! Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies and is found in muscles, bones, skin, blood vessels, the digestive system, and vaginal tissue. An easy way to understand the importance of collagen is to compareRead More
The Benefits of HIFU Over Traditional Prostate Cancer Surgery
For a man, one of the most dreaded phrases you can hear is “You have prostate cancer.” This is especially true for American men, as it is the second leading killer among all cancers. Traditionally, prostate cancer treatment has been restricted to surgery (complete removal of the gland) or radiation therapy, both of which canRead More
What are the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer?
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer to affect men in the United States, after skin cancer. While the disease is often slow to progress, it can eventually spread to other areas of the body, such as the lymph nodes, lungs, and bones. Fortunately, due to its slow progression, prostate adenocarcinoma canRead More
4 Everyday Incontinence Issues Solved by UroLift Procedures
Once you get into your 40s, the decline in the function of your prostate often begins in earnest. However, you might not always notice the differences in how it functions – or maybe, in truth, you suspect some issues, yet you ignore them. If you’re in the latter camp, there could be several reasons why.Read More
The Most Common Prostate Biopsy Techniques
A prostate biopsy is a medical procedure where samples are taken from the prostate gland of the patient. During a prostate biopsy in Los Angeles, a needle is utilized to gather multiple tissue samples from the prostate gland. A prostate biopsy is advised when the results of the initial screening tests, such as prostate-specific antigenRead More