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2-for-1 surgery: Hernia repair and prostate cancer removal
Bruce Simones is a busy person. So he was happy when he could get his prostate cancer removed robotically and a hernia fixed at the same time. Now he's back serving his community and feeling great.
Kurt Hoffman back outdoors, thanks to prostate treatment
When enlarged prostate symptoms became too much to bear, Kurt knew where to go. Find out why he traveled over four hours for a minimally invasive treatment that gave him control and pain relief.
Men's health: How is benign prostatic hyperplasia treated?
If you've been diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), it's time for you and your provider to talk about treatment options.
Effective, energetic treatment for enlarged prostate
An enlarged prostate is a common condition as men get older. Read about a safe, effective and minimally invasive treatment option that uses bipolar energy to remove tissue and give men relief.
11 tips for coping with a cancer diagnosis
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, knowing what to expect can lower your stress level. Use these 11 suggestions to learn more about your diagnosis, and improve resilience and coping skills.
5 facts about prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests
According to the American Cancer Society, 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here are 5 things you should know about prostate cancer and prostate specific antigen (PSA) tests.
Men's health: What's benign prostatic hyperplasia?
Most men will experience benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, as they age. Get the basics about this noncancerous condition.
Laser prostate surgery provides quick relief
Ralph Mehr was in 'utter misery' and anxious for answers. Then he found a care team who understood and offered a new laser prostate surgery option.
Laser-based prostate procedure treats BPH
HoLEP is a minimally invasive laser procedure to treat an enlarged prostate. Learn about its benefits, including fast recovery and no hospital stay.
The emotional side of cancer: 7 tips
Cancer can affect more than physical health. The emotional side can affect the ability to cope and stick to a treatment plan. Get 7 tips on how to improve your emotional well-being as a cancer patient or caregiver.
Having surgery safely: Patient undergoes prostate surgery in midst of pandemic
Mark Skrien has a family history of prostate cancer. So he wasn't surprised in February when lab results showed that his prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a cancer screening test that looks for signs of prostate cancer, was high.
Living in fear: Cancer recurrence
Some fear of cancer recurrence is normal, but excessive fear can lead to decreased quality of life. Here's how you can manage your fear.
