As men become more educated about screenings, and as the number of options for treatment increase, the words “you have prostate cancer” are becoming less and less of a death sentence. But up until very recently, the words “your cancer has metastasized” were as dire a pronouncement as there was.
Read MoreRobotic surgery verses radiation for cancer treatment has been debated but new proof has been discovered that surgery is the better option. Prostate cancer is the 2nd most common malignancy, second only to skin cancer.
Read MoreHow to decide on prostate removal surgery. With all of the different options for the treatment of prostate cancer, men must often wonder why prostatectomy compared to other forms of treatment.
Read MoreWhat does a rising PSA after surgery mean? What can be done to help patients experiencing this?
Read MoreDr. David Samadi opens up his new state-of-the-art Prostate Cancer Center at Lenox Hill Hospital on Park Avenue in New York City. The center will specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer, both pre- and post-surgery. Lenox Hill Hospital and Prostate Cancer Center focus on patient centered care, where the patient and family are included in all medical decisions.
Read MoreRobotic Surgery as a method is often challenge. Dr. Samadi explains the importance of doing your research with any surgery. Dr. David Samadi, robotic prostatectomy pioneer, answers questions about the cost and ultimate value of robotic prostate removal surgery.
Read MoreSURGERY V. RADIATION - If you’re one of the 230,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer every year, you’re probably dealing with a dilemma of which treatment option to choose. Your doctor has likely spoken with you about radiation and surgery, but how do you choose?
Read MoreProstate cancer is the second most common malignancy, second only to skin cancer. More than 240,000 men are diagnosed with the disease every year, translating into one in every six men being affected by prostate cancer.
Read MorePicking the Right Hospital for Prostate Cancer Surgery can be a difficult decision. Each year, it is estimated that more than 240,000 men will be newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, with one out of six men being diagnosed in their lifetime.
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Last week, while discussing my collaboration with fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo, I touched upon some of the reasons why men are hesitant to seek out screening and treatment for prostate cancer.
Read MoreWondering about resuming your sex live after prostate surgery? Dr. Samadi gives the facts. It must be noted and understood that after prostate surgery, you will be able to achieve orgasm; however, you will have no ejaculation since the prostate is no longer available to produce the fluid.
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