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A Patient Experience: Treating Aggressive Cancer with TULSA
Matt Farmer is an experienced hunter; he knows to aim for his target before he shoots. So when his urologist suggested having a second 12-needle biopsy to “attempt” to find cancer in his prostate, Matt refused. In his late-50’s at the time, his PSA levels had been climbing for a couple of years, and his doctor was concerned it might be cancer, suggesting an initial biopsy. None of the 12 samples taken found cancer, but Matt wasn’t going to...
7 Ways We Care for Prostate Patients Differently
Once a patient walks in the door of Busch Center, we know they may have already seen other doctors about their prostate issues, suffered life-altering and sometimes embarrassing side effects, and had other painful prostate procedures. This is why it’s part of our vision to set a standard of care that restores their dignity, peace of mind, and physical health. New patients can expect to experience several things we do differently at Busch Center...
What You Should Know about Prostate Screenings
Prostate cancer is the second most common form of cancer in men. One in nine men is diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, and for African-Americans, it’s one in six. This is why proactive screening of the prostate is so important. Busch Center’s location is a strategic one. As a state, Georgia ranks among the highest in the nation for incidents of prostate cancer, and we’re determined to see men make regular prostate...
5 Exercise Tips for a Healthy Prostate
Exercise is shown to benefit physical health in numerous ways, and now there is a growing body of research showing regular exercise helps prevent prostate issues such as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostate cancer, and erectile dysfunction.The Health Professionals Follow-up Study found that men who exercised regularly were less likely to suffer from BPH and were 20% less likely to have erectile dysfunction. But how much exercise, and...
Prostate Cancer Resources
Receiving a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming--no one likes to hear the big “C.” That’s why at Busch Center we want to go the extra mile to take care of mind and heart as well as your body. Here’s a list of resources you can use to find more information and support. Websites US TOO International, Inc. This site offers a wealth of information in order to help men make decisions on prostate cancer testing, surveillance, and treatment. US...
The 4 Causes of an Enlarged Prostate
It is normal for a prostate to become enlarged as a man ages. The prostate is approximately the size of a walnut in younger men but can grow to be much larger as they get older. An enlarged prostate can cause no visible symptoms but will eventually impact urinary and erectile functions if not properly treated. There are many reasons a prostate gets enlarged, and most of them aren’t cancerous. Here are the most common: Benign Prostatic...
Journal of Urology Features TULSA-PRO Research
One of the most widely-read and highly-cited journals in the field of urology recently featured the TULSA-PRO system used at Busch Center. A study analyzing the treatment of 115 men using TULSA-PRO graced the cover of the Journal of Urology, giving doctors across the nation a deeper look into this groundbreaking procedure. The TULSA procedure uses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to guide doctors in delivering precise doses of ultrasound...
What Are the Signs of an Enlarged Prostate?
The most common prostate-related issue for men over 50 is prostate enlargement. By age 60, over half of men will have Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH), or non-cancerous prostate enlargement. By age 85, that number increases to 90%. Causes The prostate is approximately the size of a walnut in younger men but it can grow to be much larger when the cells of the prostate gland begin to multiply as they get older. An enlarged prostate can cause no...