Updated: 2019Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men, with some 200,000 cases diagnosed in the U.S. each year.“Considering how often prostate cancer occurs in men, every man should familiarize himself with its signs and risk factors,” sai...
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Alexander Kutikov, MD, FACS, has been appointed the new Chief of the Division of Urologic Oncology in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Kutikov joined the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase after completing a Society ...
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Treatment methods are constantly emerging in the field of prostate cancer. Focal therapy has become an option in treating some men that have been diagnosed with prostate cancer.Men with small, localized prostate tumors may be eligible for this treatment whi...
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For some men who need a prostate biopsy to test for prostate cancer, Fox Chase Cancer Center offers an alternative approach that is safer, with significantly lower risks of infection, and potentially higher rate of tumor detection.Most prostate biopsies are...
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Robert Uzzo, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgical Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center, is the recipient of the President’s Distinguished Service Award from the Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO). The award was presented at the American Urology Asso...
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Getting ready for chemotherapy is a lot like preparing for other life events—having a plan and the right support in place can make the whole experience less stressful. There are practical steps you can take to prepare intellectually and emotionally for your...
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