by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 18, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, which is an important month to shine the light on a very important issue, as prostate cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in men and the second-leading cause of cancer death in men. It is also the month that...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 18, 2022 | Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Uncategorized, Urological Cancer, UTI
The development of cancerous aberrant cells in the prostate, a gland in men about the size of a walnut that is responsible for creating some of the fluid found in sperm, is the hallmark of prostate cancer. Between the bladder and the penis is where you’ll find...
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,...
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