July 19th, 2013
For more than a week, we’ve been watching the fallout from the study that supposedly linked fish oil to prostate cancer, which took the media and the medical community by storm. Over the last several days, experts have been weighing in on this controversial topic. It turns out that, while the this single study may have shown higher Omega-3 levels among those with prostate tumors, there’s no evidence to suggest that the fish oil actually caused the prostate tumors. Here’s a great article we found that provides a very clear explanation of the fish oil prostate cancer study, and why you probably shouldn’t change your supplement regimen based on its results.
For radical prostatectomy physicians and patients, we’d like you to view our UroStop™ variable tension penile loop for preventing climacturia, or urine leaking during sex.
Tags: climacturia, fish oil prostate cancer, preventing climacturia, urine leaking during sex, variable tension penile loop
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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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July 17th, 2013
Renal and Urology News recently reported that collagenase injections are out-performing placebos in recent studies known as” Impress I” and “Impress II” for the treatment of Peyronie’s disease, and it seems that the injections are effective regardless of the severity of the disease. The phase 3 studies, performed by the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, resulted in up to 39-degrees of improvement in penile curvature. In addition, the subjects’ receiving the Peyronie’s injections had markedly reduced bother scores.
Visit our page for more information on the Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device (P.D.A.D.), exclusively developed by UroSciences for both urologists and patients.
Tags: bother scores, collagenase, PDAD, penile curvature, Peyronie's, Peyronie's disease, Peyronie's injections, Urology, UroSciences
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July 16th, 2013
It’s likely that you saw last week’s news headlines about a recent study finding that fish oil, specifically Omega-3 fatty acids naturally found in salmon, flaxseed and other foods, is linked to a increase in prostate cancer. As you might imagine, the headlines drew national, even global, media attention, leaving the medical community in a bit of a spin.
This week, the study that made news headlines last week is facing real scrutiny, as its findings go against everything previously known to be true about fish oil actually reducing the likelihood of many cancers. Multiple studies have found fish oil to be beneficial in preventing cancer, including those performed by the University of California San Francisco, and the Harvard School of Public Health.
As with other studies that have raised eyebrows, experts recommend consulting multiple reputable sources for online medical information, rather than making personal health decisions based on a single article or study. Perhaps this is a great example of both the benefits and drawbacks of having millions of pages of online health information at our fingertips. While we have access to on demand health information, we also must be informed consumers of that information.
This post was brought to you via UroSciences, makers of the UroStop device for preventing climacturia (urine leakage during sex), and the P.D.A.D. assessment tool for Peyronie’s disease.
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Tags: P.D.A.D., Peyronie's, preventing climacturia, prostate cancer, prostate cancer news, urine leakage during sex, urostop
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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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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.
For more urology and prostate cancer news, we invite you to follow us on Twitter and Facebook.
Tags: climacturia, impotence, incontinence, new prostate cancer treatments, prostate cancer news, robotic prostate surgery, sexual incontinence
Posted in Climacturia, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer News, Prostate Surgery, Radical Prostatectomy, Sexual Incontinence, UroStop | Comments Off on Robotic Prostate Surgery Increasing Even Among Low Risk Patients Likely to Die of Other Causes
June 25th, 2013
Perhaps on of the biggest barriers to getting treatment for Peyronie’s Disease is the initial embarrassment and awkwardness of seeing a urologist for the condition. However, delaying treatment can make curvature of the penis worse by increasing damage to penile tissue. If you think you have Peyronie’s Disease, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. Here are a few ways to make going to the doctor easier.
Photos from Home
Although your urologist will need to physical examine the flaccid penis to determine diagnosis and possible Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, many urologist offer the option to take photos of the erect penis from home, and then bring the photos to your appointment for assessment.
Measurement for Diagnosis
To assess the level of severity of Peyronie’s Disease your urologist will require specific measurements of the penis. While this can be done in a doctor’s office, there is an option for accurately measuring the extent of the penile curvature. The device, known as the PDAD, or Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, was developed by UroSciences and is the first device of its kind . Available to both patients and medical professionals, the easy-to-use P.D.A.D. allows patients to measure the severity of Peyronie’s Disease from the comfort of home.
Tracking Improvement
Tracking specific measurements of the penis before and after treatment are important to successful treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. Similar to using the P.D.A.D. for initial assessment of PD, patients and medical professionals also select the P.D.A.D. for measuring and tracking improvements in penile curvature.
Tags: curvature of the penis, P.D.A.D., PDAD, penile curvature, Peyronie's disease, peyronie's disease treatment, treatment of Peyronie's disease, urologist
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June 25th, 2013
Perhaps on of the biggest barriers to getting treatment for Peyronie’s Disease is the initial embarrassment and awkwardness of seeing a urologist for the condition. However, delaying treatment can make curvature of the penis worse by increasing damage to penile tissue. If you think you have Peyronie’s Disease, it is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. Here are a few ways to make going to the doctor easier.
Photos from Home
Although your urologist will need to physical examine the flaccid penis to determine diagnosis and possible Peyronie’s Disease treatment options, many urologist offer the option to take photos of the erect penis from home, and then bring the photos to your appointment for assessment.
Measurement for Diagnosis
To assess the level of severity of Peyronie’s Disease your urologist will require specific measurements of the penis. While this can be done in a doctor’s office, there is an option for accurately measuring the extent of the penile curvature. The device, known as the PDAD, or Peyronie’s Disease Assessment Device, was developed by UroSciences and is the first device of its kind . Available to both patients and medical professionals, the easy-to-use P.D.A.D. allows patients to measure the severity of Peyronie’s Disease from the comfort of home.
Tracking Improvement
Tracking specific measurements of the penis before and after treatment are important to successful treatment of Peyronie’s Disease. Similar to using the P.D.A.D. for initial assessment of PD, patients and medical professionals also select the P.D.A.D. for measuring and tracking improvements in penile curvature.
Tags: curvature of the penis, P.D.A.D., PDAD, penile curvature, Peyronie's disease, peyronie's disease treatment, treatment of Peyronie's disease, urologist
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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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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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