With prostate cancer affecting 1 in 7 men in the United States, the chances that a woman’s father, brother, or husband will some day be diagnosed is significant. Recently, we caught up patient Richard Gaffoglio’s wife to talk about what she thinks women should know about prostate cancer, and the importance of being a source of support.
Blog Tags: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options.
Men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer have many treatment options. For men who have been diagnosed with low grade, slow growing cancers active surveillance is an option. A recent study found that the criterion for active surveillance needs to be updated to reflect the use of the MRI-Ultrasound (MRI-US) Fusion-Guided Biopsy.
Blog Tags: Prostate Cancer Treatment Options and Research News.
When Florida native Brian Zongol was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he knew that two key factors would determine the treatment he chose. Mr. Zongol knew that he wanted to continue living an active lifestyle, and that his quality of life is just as important as his quantity of life.
Blog Tags: HIFU and Patient Perspective.
Life can change drastically upon hearing you have an elevated PSA level or a diagnosis of prostate cancer. In searching for answers to determine your next step, you have certainly come across many treatment options. One treatment you may not have heard of yet is HIFU, or High Intensity Focused Ultrasound. The minimally invasive procedure offers a limited side effect profile, which leads to an increased quality of life for the patient. So, what is HIFU and why haven’t I heard of this procedure before now?
Blog Tags: HIFU.
If it feels as though most people you come across have known someone with cancer or themselves been impacted by cancer in some way, there is a reason why. In 2016 alone, there will be an estimated 1,685,210 new cases of cancer diagnosed in the United States and approximately 180,890 will be prostate cancer. Vituro Health partner Dr. Tracy Gapin wanted to share why he believes physician communication is essential.
