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Monday, August 26th, 2013
ABC News is reporting that thousands of men in Pennsylvania, and possibly the world over, may have received erroneous PSA test results showing higher than actual levels–and possibly leading to unnecessary biopsies. PSA, or prostate specific antigen levels, are a benchmark physicians use to gauge the likelihood of prostate cancer in their patients. According to the report, the makers of the test issued a global recall in June, citing a 20-23% “positive bias”. The specific product recalled is the Immulite PSA test.
Read more posts on prostate cancer news:
Sex After Radical Prostatectomy
Preventing Climacturia (Urine leakage during sex)
Exosomes and Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Tags: preventing climacturia, preventing urine leakage during sex, prostate cancer, prostate cancer news, PSA tests, PSA tests recalled, sex after radical prostatectomy, urine leakage during sex, urostop
Posted in Climacturia, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer News, Prostate Surgery, Sexual Incontinence, Urology News, UroStop | Comments Off on False positives on thousands of prostate cancer tests
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
Posted in Climacturia, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Drugs, Prostate Cancer News, Prostate Surgery, Radical Prostatectomy, Sexual Incontinence, UroStop | Comments Off on Male pattern baldness drug finasteride for prevention of prostate cancer?
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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Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
Xofigo, a newly approved treatment for advanced prostate cancer that has spread to the bones, is said to reduce patient pain levels. The drug, which mimics calcium by binding to bone tissue at tumor sites, has been shown to extend patient survival rates by three months. The binding action of Xofigo allows physicians to target the precise location of bone tumors caused by prostate cancer, and minimizes bone damage caused by tumors. It is reported that Xofigo may allow patients to delay chemotherapy and the use of morphine for pain management. A Xofigo treatment can be administered in a few as 15 minutes.
This prostate cancer news is brought to you by UroSciences– makers of the UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence and the PDAD Peyronie’s disease assessment device.
Tags: advanced prostate cancer, PDAD, Peyronie's disease, prostate cancer, prostate cancer news, sexual incontinence, urostop, Xofigo
Posted in PDAD, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Cancer Drugs, Prostate Cancer News, Uncategorized, Urology News, UroStop, Xofigo | Comments Off on Xofigo prostate cancer drug reported to reduce pain
Wednesday, August 7th, 2013
The New Mexico Cancer Center has begun offering Xofigo to its prostate cancer patients. Made by Bayer Healthcare, Xofigo, radium -223, has shown promise in recent studies for extending the survival rates of patients with advanced prostate cancer. Xofigo works by mimicking calcium within the body and binding to areas of rapid bone growth caused by bone tumors, thus limiting the damage caused by the tumors. Xofigo, once known as Alpharadin, received marketing approval from the FDA on May 15, 2013.
Check in with our UroSciences blog for the very latest news on prostate cancer, Peyronie’s disease, climacturia, and other urology topics. Learn more about our PDAD device for assessing Peyronie’s disease, and the UroStop for preventing urine leakage during sex.
The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.
Tags: advanced prostate cancer, alpharadin, climacturia, PDAD, penile loop, Peyronie's disease, preventing urine leakage during sex, prostate, prostate cancer, prostate cancer patients, sexual incontinence, urostop, Xofigo
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Tuesday, 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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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
Posted in Climacturia, Prostate Cancer, Prostate Surgery, Radical Prostatectomy, Sexual Incontinence, Uncategorized, UroStop | Comments Off on Preparing for Sex after Radical Prostatectomy
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
The UroStop variable tension penile loop for sexual incontinence.
For approximately half of radical prostatectomy patients and their partners, sexual incontinence or urine leakage during orgasm is an unexpected side effect and yet another obstacle to overcome after a prostate cancer diagnosis and surgery. As a little talked about result of radical prostatectomy, many patients feel they are uninformed as to how to manage climacturia.
As one of the most common methods of controlling sexual incontinence, a variable tension penile loop can prevent urine leakage during sex and, as a result, reduce the amount of distress experienced by the patient and his partner.
What is a Variable Tension Penile Loop?
Simply stated, a variable tension penile loop is a soft silicone loop to place around the penis during sexual activity. The loop is adjustable to both provide the level of pressure needed, and increase the comfort of the wearer.
How Does a Penile Loop Work for Urine Leakage?
When placed around the penis before sexual activity with the correct amount of tension (adjusted by the wearer), a variable tension penile loop compresses the urethra, the pathway through which urine flows, to prevent urine from escaping during sex and orgasm. As an added benefit of controlling climacturia, men achieve greater sexual satisfaction and reduced distress.
Purchase a Variable Tension Penile Loop
UroSciences offers UroStop™, the first variable tension penile loop specifically designed for and proven to reduce sexual incontinence and associated stress. Read more about the UroStop™ variable tension penile loop.
Tags: climacturia, controlling climacturia, prostate cancer, prostate surgery, radical prostatectomy, sexual incontinence, urine leakage during sex, urostop, variable tension penile loop
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