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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In this Medical Minute (Health Video), Dr. Tewari, a leader in prostate cancer surgery, research, and prostate health, provides an overview of prostate cancer treatment options. Learn from medical leaders in prostate health and surgery.
Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Health Video Production/In ociation with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney, Editor:Calvin C. CHOI
Duration : 0:1:10
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In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses various treatment options for men to consider when faced with prostate cancer. Including hormonal prostate cancer treatment options and surgical. He also discusses adjunctive therapies for prostate cancer patients.
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Duration : 0:1:6
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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.
Duration : 0:1:4
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More than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year according to the National Cancer Institute. Patients have the choice of treatments. But which gives men the best quality of life? There are several treatment options for men with prostate cancer: Robotic surgery to remove the prostate, radiation and hormone therapy, and seed implants. Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each of the respective treatment modalities.
Duration : 0:2:38
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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.
Duration : 0:1:8
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In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses 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 receive a PDA and at what age is also covered by one of the leading prostate cancer researchers.
Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Production/In ociation with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney
Duration : 0:1:24
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In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Drs. Tewari (leader in prostate cancer research and surgery) and Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discuss “treatment choices” in the context of patient profile and the acceptance of certain risks. They emphasize the importance of having all the right knowledge and being an informed prostate cancer patient when facing prostate cancer treatment decisions. Prostate cancer requires you to get through all the physician bias and make informed decisions in partnership with your prostate cancer doctor.
Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Production/In ociation with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. …
Duration : 0:1:21
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Prostate cancer is a second leading cause of cancer of cancer just in men. It’s a serious problem with surgery as the only treatment option to completely remove the gland along with the cancer. But now patients have a choice: traditional open surgery or robotic prostate removal. It’s a medical advancement that doctors and patients consider to be the future of prostate cancer treatment.”
Dr. David B. Samadi Channel 12 report
Duration : 0:3:43
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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