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Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men, but advancements in medical science have made it more treatable than ever before. Prostate cancer surgery is a crucial step in the ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Robot-assisted laparoscopic, or "keyhole," surgery appears to be no better at reducing side effects than traditional "open" surgery to remove a cancerous prostate gland, ...
Original Medicare (parts A and B) covers medically necessary prostate surgeries, including treatments for an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer. Medicare covers various prostate procedures, ...
After radical prostatectomy for prostate cancer, men with pre-existing inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) have increased odds of some complications.
Dr. Robert Uzzo answers the question: 'Who Gets Robotic/Laparoscopic Surgery?' Jan. 01, 2009 -- Question: Who is an appropriate candidate for a laparoscopic or robot-assisted prostatectomy? Answer: ...
After surgery for prostate cancer, Todd Elworthy’s PSA came back elevated. Radiation was advised as the next step and Elworthy looked into a Fred Hutch clinical trial and proton therapy. Though he ...
(Reuters Health) - Men with prostate cancer who get surgery or radiation are also more likely start taking antidepressants than their counterparts who don't get aggressive treatment, a recent study ...
Canadian research suggests recommendations against screening for prostate cancer has led to a rise in the rates of stage 4 cases and less progress in mortality, even as other experts disagree and cite ...
James Pickens Jr. opens up about his prostate cancer diagnosis and how early screening saved his life. Now, he's cancer-free.