“Prostate Cancer: Receiving the News” featuring Drs. Tewari and Schlegel (ProstateCancerMD)
Posted by admin on Sep 11, 2009 under Prostate Cancer Antigen
“When a patient first hears that they have a diagnosis of cancer, they usually aren’t ready to accept much more information at that point in time.” Why me? I exercised and had a good diet. Why? In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Drs. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) and Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology review the process of receiving and delivering a diagnosis of prostate cancer.
Duration : 0:1:23
“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.
Stephen Jackman, MD
“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.
“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.
“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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“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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