Prostate Cancer Specialists: An Overview of Prostate Cancer
As one of MUSC's prostate cancer specialists, Dr. Thomas Keane, gives an overview of prostate cancer, what to expect from a prostate biopsy, and explains what the PSA blood tests mean. Dr. Keane emphasizes that early prostate cancer has no symptoms and stresses the importance of screening and having a yearly rectal exam. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Part I
In this cancer podcast: There are 5 options for treatment of prostate cancer and Urologist, Dr. Thomas Keane, talks in depth about the first two options available: Observation/Active Observation and Radical Surgery. Dr. Keane explains who the prime candidates are for these options and what the patient should expect from the treatments in this cancer podcast. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: Treatment of Prostate Cancer, Part II
Choosing the best treatment for prostate cancer can be a difficult choice when there are 5 options available. Urologist, Dr. Thomas Keane, discusses three options in this cancer podcast; Radiation Therapy, Freezing and Hormones. Dr. Keane goes into detail for each treatment and weights the pros and cons for each one in this cancer podcast. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer Specialists: Clinical Trials at MUSC
One of MUSC's prostate cancer specialists, Dr. Thomas Keane gives an overview of a few of the clinical trials that are in process at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. Some of the clinical trials available focus on one of the following areas: the localized disease, high risk localized disease and advanced prostate cancer. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Peyronie's Disease: An Overview of Peyronie's Disease
A diagnosis of Peyronie's disease is usually made when men seek medical attention for painful erections and difficulty with intercourse caused by a plaque, or hard lump that forms on the erection tissue of the penis. Urologist, Dr. Ross Rames, discusses the causes and the various treatment options available. In some cases, treatment is not necessary, as Peyronie's disease often occurs in a mild form that heals without treatment in 6 to 15 months. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Erectile dysfunction (ED): Definition and Forms of Treatment
Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection, and/or dissatisfaction with the size, rigidity, and/or duration of erections. Dr. Ross Rames, Urologist, defines ED which affects millions of men each year and explains how the advancement of medications such as Viagra™, Cialis™ and Levitra™ have altered how ED has been treated and the effectiveness of treatment. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Male Urinary Incontinence: An Overview
Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse specialist in continence nursing, explains the symptoms, the evaluation and diagnosis of male incontinence. Lynette describes what a male patient should expect from several of the diagnostic tests and treatments. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Perineum: Proper Skincare of the Perineum area
The Perineum is the region between the thighs, in the female between the vulva and the anus, in males, between the scrotum and the anus. Lynette Franklin, a clinical nurse in the MUSC Bladder and Pelvic Program, explains how to properly keep the perineum area clean and gives recommendations for a caregiver when dealing with rashes from diapers (for both children and adults) and incontinence. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer Specialists on Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Steven Savage, a urologist, talks about different types of minimally invasive surgery that can be used for prostate cancer, the benefits of minimally invasive surgery and how it is better than open surgery. As one of MUSC's prostate cancer specialists, Dr. Savage talks specifically about laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, a less-invasive type of radical prostatectomy in which the prostate gland is removed using a laparoscope (a long, flexible lighted tube with a video camera attached) and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) a surgery to remove part of the prostate gland that surrounds the urethra by using ...
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: The Decision of Surgery
Dr. Harry Clarke, a urologist who focuses on minimally invasive prostatectomy operations, discusses the decision some patients have to make between prostate cancer surgery and waiting/watching. He identifies reliable sources of information regarding prostate cancer and also explains treatment options for patients electing to undergo surgery. Dr. Clarke describes the nerve-sparing methods of prostatectomy he performs, which allow preservation of erectile function. He concludes with the issue of post-operation bladder continence. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer Specialists: Cryosurgery
Urologist Dr. Harry Clarke, an expert in prostate cancer, describes the minimally invasive method of cryosurgery for treating prostate cancer. As one of MUSC's prostate cancer specialists, he discusses the benefits and side effects of this technique, focusing on factors that make someone a good candidate for cryosurgery. He also explains who should avoid this method of treatment and why. Additionally, Dr. Clarke discusses the positive outcomes and low complication rates of freezing the prostate by cryosurgery. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer Specialists on Brachytherapy
Urologist Dr. Harry Clarke explains the methods of brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer, noting which patients receive which type of isotopic implant. One of MUSC's prostate cancer specialists, he also elaborates on brachytherapy by describing potential concomitant treatments, which are based on severity of disease. Additionally, Dr. Clarke lays out the process of brachytherapy from pre-operative diagnosis to post-operative recovery. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: Test for Aggressive Forms
A simple urine test might someday be used to determine if men have a fast-growing, aggressive form of prostate cancer by identifying small molecules, called metabolites, which are associated with this condition. Such a test could help identify those who need aggressive treatment and might one day lead to the development of new therapies. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Men’s Health: Gene Mutation and Genetic Testing
A new study finds that men who are biologically related to family members who have the BRCA1 and 2 gene mutations typically avoid genetic counseling or testing. Furthermore, studies have shown that when men do get counseling or testing, they are less likely than women to pass on the information or to discuss it thoroughly with their family members. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
Prostate Cancer: Stress Management After Surgery
According to a study of the Journal of Clinical Oncology, stress management counseling appears to benefit men who have all or part of their prostate removed (radical prostatectomy) to treat early-stage prostate cancer. (Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast)
Source: MUSC Men's Health Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Primary Care Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts
