Urology Austin
Same and Next Day Appointments - Call Us!

Urology Austin’s 5th Annual ZERO Prostate Cancer 5K Run

Urology Austin is proud to present the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk in Austin for the 5th year.  ZERO hold prostate cancer runs in more than 40 cities across the United States to raise awareness and money, and to provide support to prostate cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones. We hope you will come out and support the cause on October 24th at Camp Marby.  

Read More

Prostate Health Press PSA Screenings UA in the Community Urology Austin Urology Austin in the Community ZERO Prostate Cancer Run


Prostate Health and Prostate Cancer

 

Like heart health, prostate health should be taken very seriously by men of all ages. Since June is recognized as Men’s Health Month nationwide, now is a good time to be reminded of some common issues affecting the male prostate gland.The most serious is prostate cancer, which we routinely diagnose and treat here at Urology Austin.

Read More

Male Urology Men's General Health Prostate Cancer Prostate Cancer Screening Press PSA Screenings Urology Update


An Interesting Debate on PSA Testing

The Wall Street Journal published a very interesting article today with a debate on PSA testing between Richard Ablin, the person who discovered the prostate-specific antigen in 1970, and Oliver Sartor, Medical Director at Tulane Cancer Center in New Orleans.  To read the entire article pelase go to:  http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390444301704577631431570809256.html#

Urology Austin believes that while PSA is not a perfect test,

Read More

Prostate Cancer Screening Press PSA Screenings Urology Update


LUGPA Study Underscores Prostate Cancer Secreening Saves Lives

In a comprehensive study published today in the New England Journal of Medicine, PSA screening was shown to reduce the mortality rate of prostate cancer by 29 percent. The Large Urology Group Practice Association (LUGPA), representing more than 1,800 urologists, stated that today’s study confirmed what urologists and other healthcare providers have known for years—that PSA-based screening is a critical,

Read More

Male Urology PSA Screenings


Urology Austin Physicians Say PSA Test Still Recommended for Men over 40 to Help Detect Prostate Cancer

A few months ago we told you about the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations regarding the potentially life-saving P.S.A test.  They said healthy men should no longer receive the P.S.A. blood test to screen for prostate cancer because generally speaking, it doesn’t save lives and causes unnecessary, potential side effects like pain, impotence and incontinence.

Read More

Male Urology PSA Screenings Urology Update


Prostate Cancer & Obesity: A Deadly Combination

Prostate Cancer and Obesity: A Deadly Combination

That annoying spare tire that some men in Austin have dismissed as an inevitable part of the aging process may also fuel a more dangerous and life threatening situation –  prostate cancer. According to a recent study at Duke University Medical Center, obese men may carry up to six times more risk for developing this deadly cancer than men of normal weight.

Read More

Male Urology PSA Screenings Urology Update


Dr. Michael Floyd on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations

In a previous post we issued a call to action for folks to protest the recent downgrade of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests to a “D” status. Urology Austin shares the AUA’s strong conviction that PSA testing to detect prostate cancer can and does save lives, and we continue to recommend that men who expect to live at least 10 more years have this test done.

Read More

Male Urology Male Urology Press PSA Screenings Urology Austin in the News Urology Update


Like Us on Facebook

Categories