Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer—the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among men in the United States. As with any type of cancer, prostate cancer develops when the cells in the prostate gland undergo changes in their DNA. Also referred to as mutations, these changes cause the cells to
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The prostate is a small walnut shaped gland, located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. The prostate is a component of the male reproductive system, and its main function is to produce the fluid that makes up part of the semen, designed to transport and nourish the sperm. The prostate surrounds
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If you’re experiencing lower abdominal pain, decreased sexual desire, blood in your urine or semen, difficulty urinating or, after running some tests, your primary care doctor has detected a testicular mass, they will likely refer you to a urological surgeon. You may be inclined to search for answers as to what it is that a
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A urologist is a doctor whose focus is on diagnosing and treating issues affecting the urinary tract – and, in men, also the reproductive organs. Every man should have a urologist just like every woman should have a gynecologist. Men are best treated by urologists who specialize in men’s health issues. Let’s talk about some
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If you’ve received a referral from your primary care physician for your urological condition, one of the many questions that you probably have in mind is how to ascertain the urologist is a good one and the right fit for you. While your primary care physician is a reliable referral source, it still pays to
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