Both members of a couple can experience diminished sexual function after a man has prostate cancer surgery, Swiss researchers find, suggesting that treatment should include sex counselling for men and their partners. Read the article.
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Targeted focal therapy (TFT) in carefully selected patients is a feasible and practical option for treating low-risk prostate cancer (PCa) with minimal impact on quality of life, researchers concluded. Read the article.
Focal Prostate Cancer Therapy Safe, Feasible Read More »
Three-fifths of men receiving permanent seed brachytherapy (BT) for localized prostate cancer (PCa) have preserved erectile function (EF) 5 years after seed implantation, according to researchers. Read the article.
Post-Brachytherapy Erectile Function Preserved in Most Men Read More »
Two studies evaluating the sexual function in men with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (LUTS) as well as post bilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy will be presented to the media at a special press conference during the 2014 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association (AUA). Tadalafil Once a Day Significantly Reduces Penile Length-Loss in Patients Post Bilateral Nerve-Sparing Radical Prostatectomy – Results from a Randomized Controlled Trial. and Change in Sexual Function in Men with LUTS/BPH Associated with Long-Term Treatment with Doxazosin, Finasteride and Combined Therapy. Read about both trials here.
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Acupuncture has long lasting effects in reducing hot flashes for breast and prostate cancer patients. Read the article.
Acupuncture Eases Breast & Prostate Cancer Hot Flashes Read More »
This is a summary article from the National Cancer Institute. Read the article.
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November 2013 Scotiabank Awareness Night “Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Incontinence after Prostate Cancer Treatment” Dr.Sidney Radomski MD, FRCSC Director, Urodynamics Laboratory,Toronto Western Hospital,part of University Health Network Professor, Dept. of Surgery (Urology), University of Toronto CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO Click here for The Complete Presentation 55 minutes \ The compete presentation is available in 3 parts. Click here forPresentation Part 1, Incontinence Click here for Presentation Part 2, Erectile Dysfunction Click here forPresentation Part 3, Erectile Dysfunction Click here for Winston Klass Thanks Dr. Radomski Introduction by Winston Klass Complete Presentation 55:09 minutes Return to
March 2013 Scotiabank Awateness Night Dr. Keith Jarvi MD, FRCSC(C) Professor of Surgery, Division of Urology Department of Surgery University of Toronto, Chief of Urology, and Director Murray Koffler Urologic Wellness Centre Mount Sinai Hospital “Prostate Cancer Survivors: What Now?” Survivorship issues in men with prostate cancer Incontinence, Erectile Dysfunction, Fertility, Need for radiation/chemo after surgery/radiation, In Vitro Fertilization and more. CLICK ON THE ARROW TO START THE VIDEO Click here for Video Part 1 Click here for Video Part 2 Introduction by Allan Lappin High Definition Part 1 17:48 minutes
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Most men with incontinence following RP have normal bladder function; their incontinence is usually due to intrinsic sphincteric urethral deficiency. When urodynamic study confirms this diagnosis and flexible cystoscopy, shows no significant urethral stricture, artificial urinary sphincter implantation is indicated. Read the Article.
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Long-term quality of life for men who have undergone radical prostatectomy (RP) is inextricably tied to urinary incontinence (UI) issues. Robert K. Nam, MD, MSc, and colleagues helped to shed light on the impact of this side effect by studying rates of UI-corrective surgery occurring up to 15 years following radical prostatectomy. Read More.
UI Surgery Rates Rise Years After RP: An Interview with Robert K. Nam, MD, MSc Read More »