prostatediaries
By John C. McHugh M.D.
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Podcast Description
Concise answers to specific questions regarding prostate cancer in around a minute...guaranteed.
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Psa and antibiotics | That the psa goes down after a course of antibiotics is encouraging...but not definitive. A better messure of things is the trending of the value of the psa over period of time. Your urologist will know how to advise you on this and the timing and necessity of a prostate biopsy. | 11/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prostate biopsy infections…the problem. | Since the needle that takes the prostate speciment at the time of a biopsy goes through the rectal mucosa first the possibility of an infections exists. This historically has been a low risk issue but recently and nationally it is becoming more prevalent. There is not a good answer as yet to this other than a heightened sense of awareness on the part of the patient to recognize that something is not right and to contact the urologist at the earlies sign of fever or difficulty voiding. In addition, it is making the point that a patient should thoroughly evaluate the need for the biopsy in the first place, i.e. if cancer were found would you treat it. If the answer is no and there are risks associated with the biopsy then maybe don't consent to it. | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Vasectomy 101-A Podcast | The most common questions that arise at a pre-vasectomy consultation with a urologist. | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Prostate cancer decision making is a multifaceted process. | The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient must use all the tools at his disposal to make a "custom made" decision tailored to him. Particulars about his life, family, and biases also weigh heavily in the decision. It is the blending of all these factors which come together with time to arrive at "hopefully" a well thought decision and specific to the patient. | 7/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The Partin Table is an invaluable tool for the prostate cancer patient. | The Partin Tables "categorize" the prostate cancer of the male and aids in the decision making process. | 7/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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In prostate cancer, hormones don’t cure. Think oxygen from a fire, but one little ember left. | Hormone therapy in prostate cancer does not cure prostate cancer. It does however, in many patients, beat it back for an unknown lenght of time and to an unknown degree. | 7/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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You gotta see the Big Picture | When the male is considering his options about treating his prostate cancer…he must view his options in terms of the big picture. For example if the decision is made in favor of salvaging sexual function but not considering the best treatment for curing the disease, then a decision may be made in error | 7/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Myths and the late diagnosis of prostate cancer. | Myths about the benign nature of prostate cancer and the male's unwillingness to have rectal exams creates the perfect storm of late detection. Men will take a myth and use it as a rationalization not to be checked. The thinking goes…if no one dies of prostate cancer why put myself through the degrading business of a rectal exam? Do women think this way for breast exams? Well…that's the problem | 7/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics | Be careful using statistics generated by "Epidemiologists" in making your prostate cancer decision. The numbers are based on the "masses" and not on information that is specific to you and potentially make you "let your guard down" and hence a decision made in error. What do you tell the man who is diagnosed with an aggressive form of the disease, who had not been deligent about exams because he read that only 1% of people die of prostate cancer in 5 years after the diagnosis? | 6/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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UK men don’t understand prostate cancer…well, US men don’t either | Men's lack of knowledge of the prostate, the risk factors, and lack of symptoms mean nothing, often delays the diagnosis of prostate cancer. The focus of the medical community should be directed at awareness in order to prevent late diagnosis because of the male's misconceptions about this disease. | 6/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Who are you and why it’s important in your decision making process for prostate cancer. | The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient needs to know a lot about himself and his disease if he is to make a decision that is right and "customized" to him. McHugh's "Who are you" factors begins the process of making the right decision. It is imperative that one evaluated these and understand the ramifications of each before making an informed decision. | 6/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Waiting on the results of a prostate biopsy. | Waiting on the results of any lab test that could indicate a cancer is a very difficult time. Thousands of men experience this yearly and sadly 250,000 times a year the urologist enters the room to say, " I am sorry, your prostate biopsy shows cancer." An excerpt from "The Decision" by John McHugh M.D. | 6/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trifecta? Open vs. Robotic prostatectomy | Patients often choose a method of prostatectomy for the wrong reasons. There may not be a nickle worth of difference of the types of prostatectomy at 3 months. | 5/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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diaper diaries | The urologist becomes the patient and learns first hand the intricacies of the management of urinary incontinence associated with the removal of the prostate. Diapers or not...life does go on. Podcast Powered By Podbean | 5/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Don’t be an “internet only” prostate cancer patient. | Prostate cancer patients often times value more heavily what they have read on the internet than the advice of their doctor. Podcast Powered By Podbean | 5/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Obstructive voiding symptoms and the prostate cancer decision. | The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient must factor in the "how you void" issues into his decision making process. Podcast Powered By Podbean | 5/12/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Urge vs. Stress Incontinence…Do you know the difference? You’d better. | The newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient should very much consider the potential for "how you void" consequences his treatment decision. | 5/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Listening to the urologist doesn’t mean you have to do what he says. | Before you leave your urologist to "get your treatment" get your monies worth. Sap him or her for all the information and experience they can give you. You don't have to do what they say, but use it as part of your data base for your decision. | 5/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How does the free PSA help? | The free PSA may help you off the ..."prostate biospy fence." Podcast Powered By Podbean | 5/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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No voiding symptoms don’t mean no prostate cancer | Prostate cancer is "silent" early on in the disease. Having no voiding symptoms is irrelevant and a poor excuse for not being checked. Podcast Powered By Podbean | 5/5/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 20 Episodes |
