Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer remains the most common non-skin cancer in men and is second only to lung cancer is its deadliness.  Men older than 50, men who have a father or brother with prostate cancer, and/or men who are African-American are at greater risk and should consider an evaluation. Prostate cancer may be suspected if you have either an abnormality on your rectal exam or an elevated blood test, known as PSA.  Many things can cause increased PSA or an abnormal exam, and cancer can only be detected with a biopsy, performed in a physician's office.  If prostate cancer is found, treatment depends on many factors. For patients with disease that seems to be in the prostate only, there are many treatment options and we offer the full range, including radical prostatectomy and cryosurgery.  Northstar Urology is part of the Shaw Regional Cancer Center and has a multidisciplinary genito-urinary cancer clinic, where experts in radiation oncology and medical oncology, as well as associated fields (dietary, social work, etc.), work together to tailor the perfect treatment for each patient.

Please call Northstar Urology at (970) 569-7725 for more information or to make an appointment.

HELPFUL WEBSITES
American Urologic Association - Vital information for men over 40. Illustrated examples of prostate conditions, exams, cancer and information for what to do before, during and after cancer.

Healthfinder.Gov - A useful general health website arranged alphabetically by topic with sections on both prostate cancer and the prostate-specific antigen testing.

National Cancer Institute - Questions and answers about early prostate cancer. There is a link to the NCI’s home page at the top right of this FAQ for more information about cancer.

Oncolink - From the University of Pennsylvania, a very well known site about cancer. By choosing cancer types, the user can then choose prostate cancer. There is a wealth of well-referenced and illustrated information here. 

Prostate Cancer Research Institute - Information on prostate cancer as well as the newest information about research on prostate cancer. Also contains a list of clinical trials.

Prostate Pointers - A very extensive collection of definitions and just about everything you may what to know about the prostate.