Open Radical Prostatectomy
November 7, 2022
Surgical removal of the Prostate Gland
This is a procedure carried out in an effort to cure prostate cancer. The entire prostate gland is removed (as opposed to a laser operation (HoLEP) where just the middle part of the prostate is removed in order to allow men to pass urine more freely)....
Hormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer
November 7, 2022
Androgen Deprivation
There are several reasons to use androgen deprivation for prostate cancer.
These include;
men not suitable for, or would not benefit from radical treatmentwhen cancer has returned after radical treatmentbefore treatment with radiotherapyAndrogen suppression, abla...
Prostate Cancer Overview
November 7, 2022
Treatment options for Prostate Cancer
This information aims to help you understand your possible options.Usually there will be several appropriate options to choose from but they become more limited the more aggressive the disease.This is only a guide, and it must be emphasised that there may be reasons why some...
Transrectal Prostate Biopsy
November 7, 2022
Transrectal Ultrasound Guided Biopsy of Prostate
If you have an elevated PSA or a lump on your prostate, this procedure could help determine if you have prostate cancer or not. (Just because you have an elevated PSA does not mean you necessarily have prostate cancer and not all lumps mean cancer either.)...
Transperineal Prostate Biopsy
November 4, 2022
Biopsies of the prostate are performed to investigate a raised PSA, or a palpable abnormality in the prostate. Transperineal biopsy differs from transrectal prostate biopsy as it is done under general anaesthetic. Advantages of Transperineal biopsy over t...
PSA and Prostate Cancer
November 4, 2022
It starts with a PSA Blood Test
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and Bay Urology have a great deal of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of this condition. Having a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) blood test is usually the first step in the diagnosis. The test can be ordered by...
MRI of the prostate
November 3, 2022
MRI for a investigation of an elevated PSA
MRI has overtaken trans-rectal ultrasound-guided biopsy, which was the mainstay of diagnosis in the past. The benefits of MRI are that it is non-invasive and highly accurate at detecting prostate cancer. It therefore improves safety and accuracy for investigation of men with...
What is PSA?
November 3, 2022
PSA: Prostate Specific Antigen
PSA is an enzyme produced by the prostate which is important for fertility. It is normal to have small amounts of PSA in the blood stream.Higher levels of PSA in the blood may be an indication of the presence of prostate cancer.Although PSA is a good test for detecting cance...
PSA Test
November 3, 2022
Who should have a PSA Test?
PSA testing is a little controversial. Not all men who have an elevated PSA have prostate cancer and not all men with prostate cancer need treatment.In general, however, a young, otherwise healthy man is likely to benefit from the finding of prostate cancer.We recommend...
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