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Prostate Disease, BPH and Cancer of the Prostate
Each article is prepared and updated by a leading clinical expert in urology. Click on the article title to find information about the condition, details of the types of treatment that the Consultant recommends and where you can get access to this treatment. Click on the Consultant's name to see their qualifications, the extent of their experience and where they practice.
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| Mr Richard Popert |
Prostate Cancer Screening – Addressing the dilemma
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In this article Mr Rick Popert explains the basic information that all men should know in order to understand what, when and why to be screened for cancer of the prostate. He goes on to explain latest policy, the risks of screening as well as those men who should really consider themselves candidates for screening. |
| Mr Richard Popert |
The Modern Management of Localised Prostate Cancer |
Methods for treating cancer of the prostate vary widely and patients can get confused about – what is the latest recommended procedure? This article seeks to explain the latest recommended approaches as well as what is involved.
Mr Popert says: Prostate cancer can be cured or managed in a number of ways. These are:
Active Monitoring
Hormone Therapy
Radical Prostatectomy
Open
Laparoscopic
Laparoscopic Robotic Assisted
Prostate Brachytherapy
External Beam Radiation with Hormones
High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU)
Cryotherapy
All different modalities, however, the choice of management depends on the patient’s own set of circumstances. |
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