by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 18, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Smoking, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
The bladder is located in the pelvis and plays an important role in the body by storing urine (liquid waste produced by the kidneys) until it leaves. The bladder has several different types of cells in each layer. The inside lining of the bladder is where most bladder...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 16, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Smoking, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
If you’ve recently been diagnosed with advanced bladder cancer, you may have been advised that you’ll need a cystectomy (a surgical operation that removes all or part of your bladder) to slow or stop the cancer from spreading. Your doctor / urologist will...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | May 8, 2021 | Bladder, Bladder Cancer, Cancer, General urology, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
Although urologists are commonly associated with male reproductive organisms, their specialties can be broad in scope, including the treatment of problems and disorders in urinary tracts. Your urologist also helps you detect and treat any form of bladder cancer – one...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Apr 29, 2021 | Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Penile Disease, Peyronie's Disease, Self Examination
Peyronie’s disease causes the penis to become twisted or curved. It may result in pain, erectile dysfunction (ED), and organ shortening. Scar tissue that grows within the penis in Peyronie’s disease causes the curvature. Flat lumps can form as a result of...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Apr 19, 2021 | General urology, Prostate, Prostate Cancer
Prostates are one of the most common causes of health problems of men as they age. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is the most common prostate disease. BPH can make it difficult for men to urinate and, if left untreated, can become a...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Apr 15, 2021 | General urology
Urologists treat any disease or condition that affects the urinary tract and the male reproductive system. They also conduct preventive testing such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests and prescribe medications that can treat erectile dysfunction (ED)...
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