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What is a Gleason Score?

The Gleason Score is a grading system used to evaluate the aggressiveness and behavior of prostate cancer. Your doctor may use the Gleason Score to create a treatment plan in combination with other factors, including: The stage of the cancer PSA level The patient’s overall health and age Whether cancer has spread to other organs […]

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What is the Difference Between the TULSA Procedure and HIFU?

‘Ultrasound Ablation’ or ‘Thermal Ultrasound’ is the process of using heat created by ultrasound energy to ablate tissue resulting in cell death. The TULSA Procedure and HIFU both use thermal ultrasound to ablate prostate tissue, but the technology and delivery methods are very different. The TULSA Procedure is not just another focal ablation modality; the […]

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Prostate Cancer Screening: The Importance of Early Diagnosis

With most diseases and illnesses, the chances of treatment success are high with early detection. Some men experience early prostate cancer symptoms, while others don’t experience any symptoms at all. This highlights the importance of prostate cancer screening as it can help diagnose undetected cancer and treat it before it becomes advanced. Prostate cancer is […]

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Modern Focal Therapy Options For Prostate Treatment

Before the development of focal therapy, men typically had two options to manage their localized prostate cancer: Active surveillance – Also known as “watchful waiting”, low-risk patients undergo regular medical tests to determine whether their cancer is getting worse. About half of the men under active surveillance will eventually need to have treatment. Radiation or […]

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Coffee’s Role In Lowering Prostate Cancer Risk

Your daily cup of coffee might offer more benefits than an instant burst of energy. Many studies have shown that drinking coffee may lower a man’s risk of developing prostate cancer, delay the progression of the disease, and keep prostate cancer from coming back. While research doesn’t prove that drinking coffee will prevent prostate cancer […]

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