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Bigger isn’t always better!! At least when it relates to your prostate 3 Mar 2012 | 10:15 pm
People with enlarged prostates from B.P.H. (benign prostate hyperplasia) are twice as likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer as the general population. The guys with the larger “benign” prostates...
Sex and Erections: The little pill just got faster and easier to use 2 Feb 2012 | 01:01 pm
What’s new in sexual dysfunction? There is a new pill for treating faulty erections. ED, erectile dysfunction or impotence can be treated with oral pills like Viagra, Cialis, or Levitra. The problems...
Prostate cancer: Pee to find out if you have it! 2 Feb 2012 | 12:59 pm
There is an investigational urine test that can rate a man’s risk for prostate cancer and identify men with two of the genes responsible for prostate cancer. The urine tests detects these genes if a m...
Botox: For a youthful bladder that doesn’t leak 2 Feb 2012 | 12:42 pm
The FDA announced approval this week for the use of Botox, Allergan Inc, to treat urinary incontinence resulting from an over active bladder (OAB). While this use is limited to patients with spinal co...
Considering Prostate Surgery? Patient advises… 1 Feb 2012 | 06:14 pm
Douglas C. – high tech sales executive, surgery performed in March 31, 2010 I have a family history of cancer, but was not even thinking of cancer when I was diagnosed at my age 50 physical. My fathe...
Dr. Gholami was very patient with my occasional hand wringing and answered all my questions 1 Feb 2012 | 06:13 pm
David F., Age 56, Engineering Manager, Santa Clara, CA – surgery performed in January 2010 In October of 2009 (following a progression of higher PSA tests), my doctor referred me to Dr. Gholami. Sta...
Prostatectomy Recovery: My live is literally the same today as it was before the procedure 1 Feb 2012 | 06:12 pm
Tom Bennett In the summer of 2009 I learned that I had moderately aggressive prostate cancer. At that point the only thing I was sure of was that I wanted the cancer OUT. I had never had a major surg...
Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, Da Vinci Surgery & Post Op Prostatectomy 1 Feb 2012 | 06:10 pm
Graig P., surgery performed in 2010 I have to confess that even with my family history, I did not get my PSA checked on a regular basis and I did not start when I was 40 years old, as I should have. ...
Radical Prostatectomy With The DaVinci Robotic System, PSA & Recovery 1 Feb 2012 | 05:56 pm
Steve W., surgery performed in September 2009 When my family physician recommended further testing of my prostate and gave me the name of two Urological Surgeons I feel blessed that I was guided to m...
Patient Gives Sincere Thanks After A Prostate Surgery 1 Feb 2012 | 05:32 pm
Doug Couper Dear Doctor: When I thanked you for my surgery and results you replied “that’s what I do”. In my opinion, based on my experience and research, you are probably the best in your field. My...
