Prostate Cancer Therapy

“I think the emotional preparedness is a key in the recovery after prostate cancer surgery.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, presents an insightful perspective on the emotional dimensions of prostate cancer and the critical role those emotions play in treatment and recovery.

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“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer earlier. A family history of prostate cancer and the implications relative to a diagnosis of prostate cancer is also discussed. The need to receive a PDA and at what age is also covered by one of the leading prostate cancer researchers.

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Radiation therapy in cancer treatment has advanced significantly in the past few years because of clinical trials and breakthroughs in technology and computer imaging, and use of proton therapy. M D Anderson is working toward improving use, and lessing side effects of radiation treatment.

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“There’s no doubt that if the cancer is picked up early, it gives many more treatment options than if it’s picked up later.” Dr. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of early detection in prostate cancer and the benefits it has for prostate cancer patients.

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“The most important thing to prevent prostate cancer is to pick your parents properly.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses a question they face often—Can prostate cancer be prevented? They discuss the role of race, diet, genetic profile and review important steps we can take to decrease our risk of facing prostate cancer.

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Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatments: Robotic Prostatectomy

Doctors diagnose a new prostate cancer case every 2.7 seconds. To make sure you dont become a part of that statistic, Dr. David Samadi talks about the advances in prostate cancer treatment, including robotic surgery with the da Vinci robot. Robotic prostatectomies are a minimally invasive way of removing the prostate. The major advantage of prostate removal is the amount of information that can be obtained. The surgeon will know what type of cancer there is and can then prescribe the adequate treatment for that level of cancer.

The patient will not only be cured but they will have a zero PSA level for life, have a higher quality of life, and retain urinary control and sexual function. Robotics allows the surgeon the work more efficiently and conducts less surgical procedures. The patient gets to go home sooner, often within 24 hours, with a faster recovery. This also translates into long term benefits for the healthcare industry, as a shorter hospital stay and speedier recovery will save money.

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“It’s like poking into a pillow in which a couple of golf balls are hidden.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses the prostate cancer biopsy and its effectiveness. While it’s the best they have, it is not perfect.

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Prostate cancer survivor Leonard Wolff and Dr. Surena Matin talk about the importance of early detection when treating prostate cancer. Dr Matin also gives an overview of treatment options like watchful waiting, laparoscopic and robotic prostatectomy and brachytherapy treatment. Visit http://www.mdanderson.org/diseases/prostate/ for more information about Prostate Cancer Treatment

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“The outcomes from surgical treatment of prostate cancer are dependent on the patient’s age, on the extent of the tumor, and to some degree the experience and results that an individual surgeon gets.” Dr. Schlegel, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, explains common expectations for patients entering into prostate cancer surgery and what factors those expectations are founded upon.

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Dr. Samadi says about 90% of his patients having a robotic isted prostate surgery are now able to leave a hospital the following day. Not only patients’ are recovering quicker, but the most encouraging news are that patients after the robotic isted surgery have much higher chance of remaining cancer free…

Source: News1/ Health & Fitness Living/

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