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Patient Navigator Guides Prostate Cancer Patient Through Treatment Process

Thursday, November 4th, 2010 at 12:42 pm  
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Prior to 2003, cancer was already an unwelcome guest in Bill Still’s home. His mother died of Hodgkin’s disease at age 66 and his father lost a battle with prostate cancer in his late 70s. So when the 61-year-old Hampton resident and father of four was faced with his own diagnosis of prostate cancer, his mind raced and fear crept in. He couldn’t help but think: is this it?

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Cancer Research Now: Molecular Imaging in Prostate Cancer

Monday, October 25th, 2010 at 3:32 pm  
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Howard Silby, a prostate cancer survivor, talks about his experience with NCI’s Molecular Imaging Program at NIH. One of his doctors and director of the Molecular Imaging Clinic, Dr. Peter Choyke explains the science behind one molecular imaging study under way at the NIH Clinical Center and what the results will mean for the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The video was originally published in the NCI Cancer Bulletin (www.cancer.gov ) on October 19, 2010.

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“Prostate Cancer Options: Radiation” featuring Dr. Schlegel (ProstateCancerMD)

Thursday, October 7th, 2010 at 5:32 am  
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“Radiation therapy is an effective way to suppress or destroy prostate cancer.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses the process a patient enters when evaluating the risks of various treatments for prostate cancer including an acceptance of the risks and a balancing of the benefits. In this prostate cancer health video, the focus is on radiation therapy. This approach may allow patients to avoid major prostate cancer operation, but it is not without risk.

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[UNEDITED] mouth cancer radiation therapy / clinical linear accelerator

Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 at 12:43 am  
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the video of a mouth cancer patient being irradiated – with the original sounds. i only turned up the sharpness a bit so you could see the highly energetic photons striking the camera CCD a bit better. notice how the cam’s microphone is disturbed by the rays, too. for more details not only about this very radiation treatment and the isodose chart, but also about the story in general, see my flickr photostream: www.flickr.com

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“Prostate Cancer: Emotional Recovery” featuring Dr. Tewari (ProstateCancerMD)

Friday, August 20th, 2010 at 10:25 pm  
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“I think the emotional preparedness is a key in the recovery after prostate cancer surgery.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, presents an insightful perspective on the emotional dimensions of prostate cancer and the critical role those emotions play in treatment and recovery.

Prostate Cancer Patient Experience at the Vattikui Urology Institute

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 3:37 pm  
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Patients at the Vattikuti Urology Institute describe their experiences at the VUI after undergoing the Vattikuti Institute Prostatectomy. Staff members from the VUI, as well as Dr. Mani Menon describe the unique program that has been set up for prostate cancer patients. To learn more about the program at the Vattikuti Urology Institute, please visit www.drmanimenon.com

Before Surgery : Understanding Robotic Prostate Surgery (2 of 4 in series)

Tuesday, July 20th, 2010 at 5:35 pm  
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Urology San Antonio physicians Naveen Kella, MD and Kenneth Stallman, MD explain what patients can expect in the weeks and days before robotic surgery to treat prostate cancer.

Full: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health)

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010 at 8:00 pm  
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Full. Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Dr. Leonard S. Marks, MD, Medical Director Urological Sciences Research Foundation, University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine

Part 1: Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism (Dramatic Health)

Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 10:15 pm  
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Part I. Effect of Testosterone Replacement Therapy on Prostate Tissue in Men with Late-Onset Hypogonadism by Dr. Leonard S. Marks, MD, Medical Director Urological Sciences Research Foundation, University of California-Los Angeles School of Medicine

Prostate Cancer: Side Effects

Monday, June 28th, 2010 at 5:59 pm  
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Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic and prostate cancer survivor, Jarvis Patton discuss the possible side effects of surgery for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Brachytherapy Option

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010 at 3:00 am  
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Dr. Donald Urban discusses the choice of radiation seed implant treatment for prostate cancer.

“How Accurate are Prostate Cancer Biopsies?” featuring Dr. Tewari (ProstateCancerMD)

Friday, June 4th, 2010 at 12:35 am  
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“It’s like poking into a pillow in which a couple of golf balls are hidden.” Dr. Tewari, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, discusses the prostate cancer biopsy and its effectiveness. While it’s the best they have, it is not perfect.

Part 2 – XOFT patient Barbara Millwood – Breast Cancer Radiation Treatments – Shelby, NC

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010 at 10:23 pm  
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www.clevelandcountyhealthcaresystem.org Grandmother and Insurance Agent Barbara Millwood discusses her treatments for breast cancer with the revolutionary new XOFT procedure at Cleveland County’s Cleveland Regional Medical Center in Shelby, NC. Barbara explains how the procedure was easy, fast and free of complications. This is part one of a two-part interview

“Is Prostate Cancer Genetic?” featuring Dr. Tewari (ProstateCancerMD)

Monday, May 17th, 2010 at 10:15 pm  
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“A lot of the risk in terms of developing prostate cancer is genetic and not something we have full control over.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses the role genetics play in Prostate Cancer.

“Prostate Cancer: Early Detection” featuring Dr. Tewari (ProstateCancerMD)

Monday, May 10th, 2010 at 12:40 am  
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“There’s no doubt that if the cancer is picked up early, it gives many more treatment options than if it’s picked up later.” Dr. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of early detection in prostate cancer and the benefits it has for prostate cancer patients.

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