Category Archives: Prostate Cancer

First Man Has Prostatectomy Because of BRCA Gene Mutation

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

The man who underwent the surgery is described as a 53-years-old businessman from London who is married with children and has several family members who have had breast or prostate cancer. When he found out he was carrying the BRCA2 … Continue reading →

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AUA: Five tests, treatments may be unnecessary | Urology Times

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Dr. Savatta

The AUA’s list identified the following five recommendations: A routine bone scan is unnecessary in men with low-risk prostate cancer. Do not prescribe testosterone to men with erectile dysfunction who have normal testosterone levels. Do not order creatinine or upper … Continue reading →

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Europe Gives Nod to Prostate Cancer Pill Before Chemo

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Dr. Savatta

The European Medicines Agencys Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use CHMP has recommended extending the use of the prostate cancer pill abiraterone acetate Zytiga, Janssen to include men with advanced prostate cancer who fail on androgen-deprivation therapy.The drug is … Continue reading →

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Green Tea May Inhibit Prostate Cancer Tumor Growth – Renal and Urology News

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Dr. Savatta

Drinking green tea may play a role in the inhibition of prostate cancer tumor growth, according to a study presented at the American Association for Cancer Research’s International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research in Anaheim, Calif. via Green … Continue reading →

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Safe removal of the urethral catheter 2 days following laparoscopic radical prostatectomy – Abstract | Prostate Cancer | UroToday | Urology Information

Posted on October 7, 2012 by Dr. Savatta

Results:Of the 114 patients who underwent laparoscopic prostatectomy, 64 56% were deemed suitable for removal of catheter on second postoperative day prior to discharge. The first 20 patients selected for early removal of urethral catheter were covered with a suprapubic … Continue reading →

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Is the transitional zone biopsy specimen significant for prostate cancer detection? – Abstract | Prostate Cancer | UroToday | Urology Information

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Dr. Savatta

RESULTS: PCa was detected on biopsy in 192 39.8% patients. PCa was detected only in the TZ for 10 patients 5.2%, only in the PZ for 69 patients 35.9%, and in both the TZ and PZ for 113 patients 58.9%. … Continue reading →

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