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Diagnosis of Prostate Cancer Using GLCM Enabled KNN Technique by Analyzing MRI Images
Biomed Res Int. 2023 Jan 24;2023:3913351. doi: 10.1155/2023/3913351. eCollection 2023.ABSTRACTCancer has a disproportionately large influence on the death rate of adults. A patient needs to get a diagnosis of their condition as quickly as is humanly feasible in order to have the greatest chance of surviving their sickness. Skilled medical professionals use medical imaging and other traditional diagnostic methods to search for clues that may indicate the presence of malignant tendencies inside the body. Nevertheless, manual diagnosis may be time-consuming and subjective owing to the wide range of interobserver variability i...
Source: Biomed Res - February 3, 2023 Category: Research Authors: L Anand Shivlal Mewada WameedDeyah Shamsi Mahyudin Ritonga Noza Aflisia Prakash KumarSarangi Moses NdoleArthur Source Type: research
An update on prostate cancer treatment PODCAST
“Even though prostate cancer patients are anxious to receive treatment, they still want to minimize their exposure to anyone outside their COVID bubble. One procedure that is especially attractive to our patients is focal therapy high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). Focal therapy HIFU is appropriate for patients whose prostate cancer is diagnosed at a higherRead more …Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - June 3, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/the-podcast-by-kevinmd" rel="tag" > The Podcast by KevinMD < /a > < /span > Tags: Podcast Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
Prostate cancer treatment: strategies for managing side effects
After skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S., with one in eight men at risk of being diagnosed with this cancer during his lifetime. If you or a man you care about is undergoing prostate cancer treatment, you may be living with treatment-related side effects. These can […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/miles-j-varn" rel="tag" > Miles J. Varn, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
The sexual side effects after prostate cancer treatment
I first met JB* when the receptionist at the clinic called to tell me that a patient was asking to see me. His name did not ring a bell, and on a quick review of my patient schedule for the week, his name did not appear. I went to the waiting room to see if […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - February 14, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/anne-katz" rel="tag" > Anne Katz, RN, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs
How to manage the side effects of prostate cancer treatment
Prostate cancer is the second most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the U.S. According to statistics gathered by the American Cancer Society, approximately 191,930 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed in this country in 2020, with one in nine men at risk of being diagnosed with this cancer during his […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/miles-j-varn" rel="tag" > Miles J. Varn, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
A physician ’s inaccurate cancer prognosis
Mr. G* was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer two years ago and has been on a succession of medications to control a progressive cancer. His PSA never nadired after surgery, and adjuvant radiation only increased his urinary problems. Androgen deprivation therapy added to his symptoms, and he is now considering taking a second-generation androgen-receptor antagonist. […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 3, 2020 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/anne-katz" rel="tag" > Anne Katz, RN, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
Screening elderly men for prostate cancer: More harm than good?
Most men diagnosed with prostate cancer don ’t die of the disease. Between 2011 and 2015, 112.6 per 100,000 men per year were diagnosed with prostate cancer in the U.S., but only 19.5 per 100,000 men per year died of the disease over that same period of time. That is still far too many deaths. But […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - April 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/peter-ubel" rel="tag" > Peter Ubel, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
Work after prostate cancer: a systematic review
ConclusionThe limited research investigating the long-term implications of prostate cancer indicates that there may be problems related to job retention and early unwanted retirement. Facilitators and barriers to employment after prostate cancer are identified and implications for vocational interventions and further research are discussed.Implications for Cancer SurvivorsThis review helps to shed light on the barriers and facilitators to employment among prostate cancer survivors, as well as the need for further research and development in vocational rehabilitation interventions for this population.
Source: Journal of Cancer Survivorship - March 20, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research
A story of treatment failure and end-of-life decisions
Part 4 of a series. By the time my father’s metastatic prostate cancer was diagnosed, he was already experiencing symptoms of poor appetite and weight loss, which grew progressively worse following his first hospital admission. As his nutritional status continued to decline, the protein level in his blood d ecreased, causing significant fluid buildup in his legs […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 30, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/iris-kulbatski" rel="tag" > Iris Kulbatski, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Critical Care Oncology/Hematology Source Type: blogs
A story of missed opportunities and medical missteps
Part 2 of a series. My own self-appointed role as my father’s health care advocate during his prostate cancer battle was a natural consequence of my training as a medical researcher. After earning a PhD in medical science, I became the elected family health and wellness guru, offering insight into everythin g from hangnails to stem cells, […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - January 9, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/iris-kulbatski" rel="tag" > Iris Kulbatski, PhD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
Diagnosed with prostate cancer? You must ask these 10 questions.
Prostate cancer often presents unique challenges to patients and physicians alike. It can be indolent and non-aggressive — or life-threatening and everything in between. Unlike most cancers that have a dedicated roadmap for treatment for prostate cancer revolves around opinions and biases. To help patients navigate the landmine of prostate cancer, I’ve compiled a list […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - December 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < span itemprop="author" > < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/naeem-rahman" rel="tag" > Naeem Rahman, MD < /a > < /span > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Urology Source Type: blogs
PSA-based screening for prostate cancer: Interpreting the changing guidelines
Comparing the 2018 U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation statement on prostate cancer screening in the October 15th issue of American Family Physician with its previous recommendation, the first question family physicians ought to ask is: What new evidence compelled the USPSTF to move from recommending against PSA screening in all men to determining that there was a small net […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 8, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/kenneth-lin" rel="tag" > Kenneth Lin, MD < /a > Tags: Conditions Oncology/Hematology Primary Care Source Type: blogs
Researchers Want Cancer Patients To Share Their Medical Information In Search of Cures
April Doyle, a single mom from Visalia, Cal., only lets herself look three months into her future. Since she was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, she’s tried a new treatment every three months to keep the cancer from spreading from her breast tissue to other parts of her body. But it returned: this time in her bone. She is almost out of options for her hard-to-treat cancer, but she finds comfort in online support groups where other women with metastatic breast cancer share their experiences. “Eventually we know we will exhaust all of our options until they keep coming up with more treatments,” ...
Source: TIME: Health - October 18, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized Cancer healthytime Source Type: news
