Vipul R. Patel, MD, FACS, is a board-certified urologic surgeon, medical director of the Global Robotics Institute at AdventHealth, and medical director of urologic oncology at AdventHealth Cancer ...

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with prostate cancer? Understanding the various treatment options available for different stages of this disease can empower you to make informed decisions.

There will be approximately 299,010 new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed in 2024, according to the American Cancer Society. Treatments vary, including chemotherapy, hormone therapy, ablative therapy ...

The most common surgery for prostate cancer is a radical prostatectomy. This surgery involves taking out the entire prostate gland, some lymph nodes and other nearby tissue, like the seminal vesicles ...

FAIRFAX, Va. (March 20, 2024)—A minimally invasive treatment using MRI and transurethral ultrasound instead of surgery or radiation is effective in treating prostate cancer, according to new research ...

As the prostate cancer treatment landscape continues to evolve, understanding the risks and benefits of each approach is critical for patients. Prostate cancer treatment continues to evolve, and ...

Stage 1 prostate adenocarcinoma is localized, non-aggressive, and often detected through routine screenings like PSA tests and DREs. Diagnosis involves PSA levels, Gleason scores, and possibly ...

About 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime The average age at diagnosis is 67 Less than 1% of the 3.5 million men living with prostate cancer are expected to die from it ...

When a man receives a prostate cancer diagnosis, thoughts often race toward treatment options and survival rates. However, the recovery journey after prostate surgery represents a critical chapter ...

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings to have prostate cancer surgery, suspending governor campaign; urges health screenings.