Tags : Urological oncology, painful bladder syndrome, pelvic fracture, urethral injuries, peyronies disease, sricture urethra
Gone are those days when doctors examined the color, odor, and texture of a patient’s urine to get a clue about the illness they are suffering from. The times have changed now, and there exists an entire field of medicine that focuses on the...
Overview Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) is a specific protein that is produced by cells (Both normal and cancer) in the prostate gland. The PSA test measures the level of PSA present in the blood and is reported as Nanograms of PSA per milliliters. Doctors...
Chemotherapy treatment for advanced prostate cancer refers to therapy that uses chemicals (anti-cancer drugs) to destroy or halt the growth of cancer cells. According to the American Cancer Society, chemotherapy is not a standard treatment for early prostate cancer. Still, it is effectively used...
High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound for Prostate Cancer (HIFU) is the latest non-invasive, outpatient treatment modality for prostate cancer that uses energy from a highly focused ultrasound to precisely pinpoint, heat, and destroy the prostate cancer cells. This targets only the diseased tissue and does not...
Prostate cancer is globally the second most frequent malignant disease found in men. And overall, it is the fourth most common form of cancer. Like the other forms, this form of cancer can also be cured if detected early on. There are several tests...
A majority of the elderly males complain of prostate problems and suffer from prostate cancer. Though effective ways to prevent the occurrence of such cancer are few, various studies and analyses on the subject suggest physical exercises lower the risk by a considerable rate....
The prostate is a small walnut-sized gland present at the base of the urinary bladder and found only in men. About 5 to 8 men in 1,00,000 are affected by prostate cancer in India. The incidence of prostate cancer is higher among other countries...
Penile cancer or cancer of the penis is a condition where cancerous cells grow in the tissues of the penis. It is a rare type of cancer where only about 26,000 cases per year are diagnosed worldwide. The treatment depends upon the type of...
The testes are the male sex glands and are responsible for making the sperm and the male sex hormone known as testosterone. They are a pair of two egg-shaped glands located behind the penis in a skinny bag called the scrotum. Performing a routine...
Prostatitis, also known as inflammation in the prostate gland, is a prevalent condition in men that affects the urinary system. It can cause painful urination, burning sensations during urination and ejaculation, fevers, and chills, among other symptoms. The causes of Prostatitis range from inflammation...