Understanding the New PSA Testing Guidelines

Understanding the New PSA Testing Guidelines

Your PSA Screening Guide is here. Recently the American Urological Association (AUA) announced new guidelines for prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.  These guidelines were designed to help urologists, and ultimately patients, reduce prostate cancer mortality by making informed screening decisions.

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Treating Your Prostate Right

Treating Your Prostate Right

Dr. 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.   

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What you need to know about new PSA screening guidelines

What you need to know about new PSA screening guidelines

Recently, the American Urological Association (AUA) announced new guidelines for prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing.  These guidelines were designed to help urologists, and ultimately patients, reduce prostate cancer mortality by making informed screening decisions. Here is what you need to know:

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The Pros And Cons of PSA Screening

The Pros And Cons of PSA Screening

Dr. Samadi weighs the positives and negatives of screening for your PSA.The controversial decision of the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) to recommend against screening men for prostate cancer has prompted a healthy debate regarding the utility of the early detection of this cancer. 

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Is the Cost of Robotic Surgery Justified?

Is the Cost of Robotic Surgery Justified?

Robotic 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.

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Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? Pros and Cons of Surgery versus Radiation

Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer? Pros and Cons of Surgery versus Radiation

SURGERY 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?

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