by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 18, 2022 | General urology, Laser Prostatectomy, Men's Health, Prostate, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, UTI
The prostate is a muscular gland that is part of the male reproductive system. It is located below the bladder and surrounds the urethra on all sides. It is responsible for producing the majority of the fluid that is seen in your sperm. The prostate is prone to...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 11, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
When diagnosing prostate cancer in a male, a doctor will look at the progression of the disease in terms of both its growth and its dissemination. There are four stages total, with stage four representing the most sophisticated and aggressive form. The optimal course...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 11, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
In 2020 alone, there were an estimated 191,930 newly diagnosed cases of prostate cancer here in the United States. Once a man has a diagnosis of prostate cancer, he will have questions about treatment. Let’s go over the answers to some of the most frequently asked...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 11, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be hearing conflicting advice from medical professionals. Most men will develop prostate cancer at some point, and because it progresses slowly, you may be urged to “just ignore it.” While the...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 5, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
As the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer in the Philippines, prostate cancer is a serious health concern. Prostate cancer, like all cancers, starts in aberrant cells with DNA alterations. These alterations, also known as mutations, lead to uncontrolled cell growth,...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 5, 2022 | General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
When it comes to treating prostate cancer, radiation therapy is frequently used. The goal of radiation therapy is to eradicate cancer cells by exposing them to high-powered rays. If the cancer is still contained to the prostate gland and has not migrated to other...
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