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...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 14, 2022 | Cancer, General urology, Infection, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, UTI
It’s common for men over 50 to have problems with their prostate. Keeping the prostate healthy, along with regular prostate screenings, can prevent prostate disorders from developing and can help to identify any potential problems in the earliest stages, making...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Aug 8, 2022 | Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen
A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is a common blood test for men. It measures the amount of this antigen in a man’s blood to check for prostate problems like prostate cancer. PSA testing is usually recommended once a year for men 50 and older, or once a...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 19, 2021 | Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Urological Cancer
It is a life-changing experience to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. It takes tremendous mental and emotional fortitude to face a cancer diagnosis head-on and to go through the process of getting treatment. If you’re lucky, your prostate cancer is discovered...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Sep 7, 2021 | Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Smoking, Urological Cancer
More men than you might think are affected by prostate cancer each year. According to current estimates(Globocan 2020), it’s the third most common cancer in Filipino Men. As a result, it is recommended that men over the age of 50 undergo routine...
by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Jun 1, 2021 | Erectile Dysfunction, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Prostatitis, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen, Testicular Cancer, Testis
Men’s Health Month is in June, and it’s all about raising awareness for a range of problems that are specific to men. We’d like to take a moment to share some basic — but crucial — information on men’s health with you. Routine urological...
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