Archive for the ‘Radical Prostatectomy’ Category
Monday, August 26th, 2013
In what looks to be an unlikely headline, some experts may be ready to endorse finasteride treatment as a preferred choice in the prevention of prostate cancer. The drug, used to treat male pattern baldness and enlarged prostate, was black boxed by the FDA about ten years ago for use as a prostate cancer preventative, due to study results that showed a possible increase in more aggressive prostate tumors.
But, a new study indicates that among men aged 62, who received finasteride for a period of seven years, were 30% less likely to develop prostate cancer. And, the risk of less aggressive prostate tumors was reduced by more than 40%. Based on these results, it can be estimated that finasteride could prevent more than 70,000 cases of prostate cancer every year. While the study also showed a 3% increased likelihood of more aggressive tumors, it is thought that this could be the result of finasteride reducing the size of the prostate, and thereby making the tumors easier for physicians to find.
Are you or a loved one recovering from prostate cancer or radical prostatectomy? Read more about the UroStop device for preventing urine leakage during sex, or climacturia, after prostate surgery–developed by UroSciences.
 The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.
Tags: aggressive prostate tumors, climacturia, enlarged prostate, finasteride, prevent prostate cancer, preventing urine leakage during sex radical prostatectomy, prostate cancer, urostop
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Wednesday, August 21st, 2013
Today we’ve gathered information from around the Web on CyberKnife treatments for prostate cancer. If you aren’t familiar with CyberKnife, here is some general information:
CyberKnife is used for the highly-targeted delivery of radiation impulses directly to the site of tumors within the body. The pulses, as many as 200 per treatment, are delivered from many angles through the use of a robotic arm similar to those associated with assembly lines in the automotive industry. The treatments last for 1-2 hours per day for approximately five days.
In comparison to traditional radiation therapy for prostate cancer, or other cancers, which lasts approximately eight weeks, CyberKnife treatment offers a much more convenient option, and reduces lodging costs for those who must travel long distances to obtain the therapy. The side effects of CyberKnife therapy are reported by some to be much milder than traditional radiation treatments. Some patients report fatigue, urgency in urination, and irritation of the urethra after CyberKnife treatments.
Check with your insurance company if you are considering CyberKnife treatments to assure coverage. In addition, Medicare patients should inquire about coverage, as CyberKnife therapy is not covered in some regions–and restrictions may apply even in regions where it is covered.
If you or a loved one is battling prostate cancer, be sure to check out our other Urosciences posts on sex after radical prostatectomy and urine leakage during sex, also known as climacturia.
Tags: climacturia, cyberknife, cyberknife treatments, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, sex after radical prostatectomy, therapy for prostate cancer, urine leakage during sex
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2013
A new in vitro diagnostic test for prostate cancer may be on the way to replacing the traditional PSA test and perhaps some biopsy procedures. The test is known as EXO106, which focuses on identifying the novel 4 gene prostate cancer signature. Exosomes are substances within human cells carrying nucleic acids which are unique to specific diseases. By testing blood or urine, it can be determined if an exosome related to a specific disease is present. In addition, EXO106 may also be able to predict the severity of prostate cancer and how well the prostate cancer is responding to treatment.
Thank you for visiting UroSciences, makers of the UroStop device for preventing climacturia or urine leakage during sex after radical prostatectomy (prostate surgery).
Article source: http://medcitynews.com/2013/08/new-non-invasive-test-for-prostrate-cancer-may-identify-severity-of-tumor-also/
Tags: climacturia, EXO106, exosomes, preventing climacturia, prostate cancer, prostate cancer news., radical prostatectomy, urine leakage during sex, UroSciences, urostop
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Thursday, July 18th, 2013
A new study may prompt doctors to be more cautious about prescribing androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer, or at least prostate cancer that doesn’t warrant aggressive treatment. The study, performed by researchers at McGill University in Montreal, suggests that the hormone therapy for prostate cancer may be linked to kidney problems. While androgen deprivation was once used only for life threatening prostate cancer, it is increasingly being used to treat non-advanced prostate cancer, with experts warning to assure that the benefits of androgen deprivation therapy outweigh the risks.
For radical prostatectomy patients and physicians, please view the UroStop™ device for preventing climacturia, or urine leakage during sex.
Tags: androgen deprivation therapy, hormone therapy for prostate cancer, preventing climacturia, prostate cancer, radical prostatectomy, urine leakage during sex
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Thursday, July 11th, 2013
According to a recent report by NPR, men are increasingly selecting robotic prostate surgery, even when they are diagnosed with low risk, slow-growing prostate cancer and not likely to benefit from the heavily marketed new procedures. The study, published in JAMA, also reports that robotic prostate surgery is even increasing among older men diagnosed with slow-growing prostate cancer, who are much more likely to die of other causes. According to the report, men older than 65 with low risk prostate cancer have a 20% risk of dying from the cancer and a 60% chance of dying from another cause.
In recent years, many groups have urged physicians and patients to ease up on early prostate cancer screenings, because of the risk of unnecessary treatment, including prostate surgery resulting in incontinence, impotence, and climacturia (sexual incontinence experienced by up to half of men undergoing prostate surgery). A doctor quoted in the NPR report suggests less frequent testing for younger, low risk patients as a way to steer clear of the temptation to go ahead with new treatments.
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Tags: climacturia, impotence, incontinence, new prostate cancer treatments, prostate cancer news, robotic prostate surgery, sexual incontinence
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Thursday, July 11th, 2013
According to a recent report by NPR, men are increasingly selecting robotic prostate surgery, even when they are diagnosed with low risk, slow-growing prostate cancer and not likely to benefit from the heavily marketed new procedures. The study, published in JAMA, also reports that robotic prostate surgery is even increasing among older men diagnosed with slow-growing prostate cancer, who are much more likely to die of other causes. According to the report, men older than 65 with low risk prostate cancer have a 20% risk of dying from the cancer and a 60% chance of dying from another cause.
In recent years, many groups have urged physicians and patients to ease up on early prostate cancer screenings, because of the risk of unnecessary treatment, including prostate surgery resulting in incontinence, impotence, and climacturia (sexual incontinence experienced by up to half of men undergoing prostate surgery). A doctor quoted in the NPR report suggests less frequent testing for younger, low risk patients as a way to steer clear of the temptation to go ahead with new treatments.
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Tags: climacturia, impotence, incontinence, new prostate cancer treatments, prostate cancer news, robotic prostate surgery, sexual incontinence
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
After a prostate cancer diagnosis and radical prostatectomy, some couples may wonder if their sex life will ever return to what it once was. Although sex after prostate surgery may present unique challenges, fortunately, many couples are able to resume satisfying and enjoyable intimate relationships.
If you or someone you love has or will have radical prostatectomy, here are a few ways to prepare for sex after surgery.
Understand the Possibilities
Although nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy has improved the quality of sex after prostate surgery, the possible sexual changes after surgery are often not adequately discussed, including erectile dysfunction, climacturia, and urine leaking during sex. The younger a patient is at the time of surgery, the less likely he is to be affected by sexual dysfunction after surgery. Regardless of age, understanding the challenges you may encounter will help you be more prepared for and less intimidated by them.
Treatment Options for ED
Erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery can be treated in a number of ways, depending on what is best for your situation. There are more ED treatment options available today than ever before, including penile injections, implants, and oral medications.
Preventing Climacturia
Climacturia, or leaking urine during orgasm, is often prevented by the use of a variable tension penile loop, a soft silicone tube placed around the penis and adjusted to provide comfortable pressure on the urethra to physically prevent leaking urine during sex. UroSciences offers the UroStop™, a penile loop specifically designed to reduce the frequency, amount of leakage, and distress associate with climacturia or experiencing a urine leak during sex.
A Note on Patience
Restoring active and satisfying intimate relationships after prostate cancer requires a considerable amount of time. While some may attempt intercourse with the aid of prescription medication in the early months, it is common for erectile dysfunction and sexual incontinence to persist throughout the first couple of years after prostate surgery.
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Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
After a prostate cancer diagnosis and radical prostatectomy, some couples may wonder if their sex life will ever return to what it once was. Although sex after prostate surgery may present unique challenges, fortunately, many couples are able to resume satisfying and enjoyable intimate relationships.
If you or someone you love has or will have radical prostatectomy, here are a few ways to prepare for sex after surgery.
Understand the Possibilities
Although nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy has improved the quality of sex after prostate surgery, the possible sexual changes after surgery are often not adequately discussed, including erectile dysfunction, climacturia, and urine leaking during sex. The younger a patient is at the time of surgery, the less likely he is to be affected by sexual dysfunction after surgery. Regardless of age, understanding the challenges you may encounter will help you be more prepared for and less intimidated by them.
Treatment Options for ED
Erectile dysfunction after prostate surgery can be treated in a number of ways, depending on what is best for your situation. There are more ED treatment options available today than ever before, including penile injections, implants, and oral medications.
Preventing Climacturia
Climacturia, or leaking urine during orgasm, is often prevented by the use of a variable tension penile loop, a soft silicone tube placed around the penis and adjusted to provide comfortable pressure on the urethra to physically prevent leaking urine during sex. UroSciences offers the UroStop™, a penile loop specifically designed to reduce the frequency, amount of leakage, and distress associate with climacturia or experiencing a urine leak during sex.
A Note on Patience
Restoring active and satisfying intimate relationships after prostate cancer requires a considerable amount of time. While some may attempt intercourse with the aid of prescription medication in the early months, it is common for erectile dysfunction and sexual incontinence to persist throughout the first couple of years after prostate surgery.
Tags: after prostate cancer, climacturia, leaking urine during orgasms, nerve sparing radical prostatectomy, prostate surgery, prostatectomy, radical prostatectomy, sex after prostate surgery, sexual incontinence, urine leak during sex, urostop, variable tension penile loop
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Monday, June 24th, 2013
Vegetable Fats May Increase Prostate Cancer Survival Rates
According to a recent report by NPR, men previously diagnosed with non-metastatic prostate cancer who replace 10% of their daily carbohydrate intake with vegetable fats such as olive oil and nuts are less likely to develop life threatening metastasized prostate cancer– the type of cancer that spreads from the prostate to other areas of the body.
Over an eight-year follow up period, men who replaced 10 percent of their daily carbs with vegetable fats, olive and canola oils, demonstrated a 29-percent reduced rate of developing metastasized prostate cancer and a 26 percent reduced risk of death. And, a daily handful of nuts, just an ounce, reduced the risk of developing metastatic prostate cancer by 18 percent.
Since it is not clear if the benefits to patients were directly related to an increase of vegetable fats, or simply the overall reduction of carbs in the diet, future studies will be performed. Carbohydrates are known to produce inflammation within the body, which is a contributing factor to the spread of cancer.
More prostate cancer resources: Sexual Incontinence After Prostate Surgery.
Tags: metastatic prostate cancer, prostate cancer resources, prostate surgery, sexual incontinence
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Friday, June 7th, 2013
Surgical removal of the prostate, also known as radical prostatectomy, is a medical procedure performed to remove and control prostate cancer. For many men, approximately half of those who undergo radical prostatectomy, urinary incontinence during sex presents a difficult to approach, and sometimes embarrassing problem.
If you or your partner experience urine leakage during sex or urinary incontinence during orgasm, also known as climacturia, due to prostate surgery, it is important to know that the condition is manageable. Below, we have outlined suggestions for managing sexual incontinence.
UroStop
The first device of its kind, UroStop is a soft, silicone variable tension penile loop designed to interrupt the flow of urine through the urethra. By placing the latex-free UroStop over the penis prior to sexual activity, and then adjusting the tension to a comfortable level, the wearer is able to prevent urinary incontinence during sex.
Voiding the Bladder
One of the most practical approaches to avoid urinary incontinence during orgasm is to empty the bladder immediately before sexual activity. Simply stated, an empty bladder assures that little or no urine is available at the time when sexual incontinence may occur. For some men, this can prevent, or dramatically reduce the amount of urine leaked.
Avoiding Stimulants
Caffeine and other stimulants can increase both the level of urgency and the frequency of urination. Avoiding food and drinks containing caffeine may help some men suffering from sexual incontinence by reducing the need for urination.
Condom Use
For sexual incontinence after radical prostatectomy, the use of a condom may help contain small amounts of urinary incontinence during sex. Although a condom does not prevent sexual incontinence, using one may prevent urine from coming into contact with the partner.
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