On 27 May, Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan launched an information DVD about prostate cancer. Mr Swan survived a bout of the disease eight years ago and says that early detection saved his life.
The DVD titled So, how do you choose? A guide for men and their partners on how to choose a treatment option for prostate cancer, is produced by ociate Professor Phillip Stricker, St Vincents prostate Cancer Centre, and endorsed by the prostate cancer foundation of Australia.
Prostate Treatments Australia- A/Prof. Phillip Stricker
Produced by David Westbrook
www.westymedia.com.au
To order the DVD please visit - www.menshealthmatters.com.au
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“The most important thing to prevent prostate cancer is to pick your parents properly.” Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses a question they face often—Can prostate cancer be prevented? They discuss the role of race, diet, genetic profile and review important steps we can take to decrease our risk of facing prostate cancer.
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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.
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“Surgical treatment of prostate cancer requires removal of the prostate and that always has a risk of urinary leakage afterwards, some risk of surgical complications, and some risk of anesthetic complications.” Drs. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) and Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology provide an overview of the advanced surgical techniques that help patients avoid some of the complications ociated with complicated prostate cancer surgery treatment …
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“Men tend to put their heads in the sand, and ignore problems, part of the male macho.” Dr. Vaughan of New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center comments on how women become comfortable with doctors through childbirth, whereas many men are hesitant to see a doctor about a problem. Dr. Vaughan goes on to say how men are learning to speak with a urologist to properly understand their symptoms and the treatment options available to them.
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“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer earlier. A family history of prostate cancer and the implications relative to a diagnosis of prostate cancer is also discussed. The need to …
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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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“Surgical removal of the prostate can either be done with an open incision, as has been traditionally been done, or with a robotic approach.” Dr. Tewari and Dr, Schlegel, of the Dept. of Urology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, present the two main type sof prostate cancer surgery, as well as explaining the advantages/disadvantages of each.
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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