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 | 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 | May 30, 2021 | Cancer, Erectile Dysfunction, General urology, Kidney, Kidney Cancer, Kidney Stone, Penile Disease, Peyronie's Disease, Prostate, Prostate Cancer, Self Examination, Smoking, Testicular Cancer, Testis, Urological Cancer, Urothelial Cancer
Men’s Health Month is observed in June across the country, with a range of preventative screenings, health fairs, and other education and outreach programs. Men have a reputation for being huge, strong, and unstoppable. Men’s urge to avoid health...
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...
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