Fact Sheets

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Kidney Cancer Treatment
Kidney cancer occurs when malignant cells grow in one or both kidneys. Then, the body is unable to filter waste. Surgery is the most common treatment.
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Genomics and Cancer Treatment
Learning about a patient's unique genetic makeup so doctors can select effective, personalized treatments is the heart of genomic medicine.
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Prostate Artery Embolization
For men who have an enlarged prostate, this outpatient procedure is worth discussing with your urologist, especially if you are not a candidate for surgery.
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Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is the most common cancer among 15 to 34-year-old men in the United States. The good news is testicular cancer is highly treatable.
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Nuclear Medicine for Prostate Cancer
Nuclear medicine can be used to diagnose prostate cancer as well as to treat the disease, helping doctors see how patients respond to treatment.
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Enlarged Prostate
An enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, is a common condition affecting men over 50. While uncomfortable, BPH is not life threatening.
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Lynch syndrome
Lynch syndrome is an inherited genetic disorder linked to an increased risk of developing cancer, often at a younger age in life—especially colorectal cancer, and, for women, endometrial cancer.
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Radiation Therapy for Testicular Cancer
Radiation therapy, combined with surgery, is the treatment for seminoma, a common form of testicular cancer.
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Reconstructive Urethral Surgery
Because men have a much longer urethra than women, it is more common for men to experience urethral damage requiring surgery. The precipitating condition is often stricture, a urinary blockage that occurs when trauma, inflammation or frequent urinary tract infections lead to a narrowing of one portion of the urethra, causing painful and obstructed urination.
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Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate cancer tends to grow slowly, with no symptoms. Early detection via digital rectal exam and PSA testing plays a critical role in treatment.