by Karl Marvin Tan MD | Mar 13, 2023 | Laser Prostatectomy, Men's Health, Prostate, Prostatitis, PSA, PSA Prostate Specific Antigen
Endoscopic enucleation of the prostate is a minimally invasive surgery that has changed how benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate, is treated. It gives people an alternative to traditional open surgery that is safer, more effective, and less...
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 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, 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 | 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...
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