Who is the best doctor to treat prostate cancer in the United States?
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There are so many great doctors here and so many great cancer centers here. I have no idea where you are from but the United States is a very large place. It would be impossible to answer this question in a manner that would cover the entire United States. If I were you, I would contact the American Cancer Society and ask them if they can recommend someone. I know that there are specialist all over the place and some are much better than others. For instance I live in Florida and have traveled to Atlanta for 16 of my operations but mine were for Colon Rectal cancer and the side effects and all of the other problems that developed. \n\nContact the American Cancer Society and ask and if they can't help, then contact the Mayo Clinic. There are just so many places you can go. \n\nGood Luck and God Bless You.
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Medication may be used to treat benign prostate hyperplasia. Alpha-blockers, such as Hytrin, Cardura and Flomax relax the muscles in the prostate, providing relief of the pressure on the urine channel. Side effects include dizziness, tiredness, lowered blood pressure and retrograde ejaculation, a condition in which the seminal fluid goes back into the bladder instead of coming out. Another class of medications called 5-alpha reductase inhibitors shrink the prostate gland through blockage of dihydrone testosterone, the hormone that stimulates the prostate gland to grow. According to Grafstein, 5-alpha reductase inhibitors can reduce the PSA by 50 percent and can mask prostate cancer, so the PSA levels on patients taking these medications need to be adjusted. Side effects include a potential for impotence and the medications tend to be expensive.\n\nAnother non-invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia involves the delivery of heat therapy in one of a number of ways. Trans-urethral microwave thermotherapy (TUMT) is an outpatient procedure which destroys prostate tissue by inserting a catheter with an implanted microwave wire into the prostate and delivering a certain amount of energy to the gland tissue. The tissue will then slough away, opening the channel. Risks include post surgical bleeding, urinary frequency, urgency, burning and irritation for up to three months following treatment, as well as failure of the procedure, according to Grafstein. Transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) involves insertion of a needle through the penis into the prostate’s urine tube and heating the prostate tissues through the needle. Indigo-Laser ablation therapy involves insertion of a needle shaped probe into the prostate and firing a blast of heat energy, which destroys the prostate tissue. "All these treatments work the same way. They all heat the prostate gland to a point where tissue is destroyed," Grafstein says.\n\nSurgery, though more invasive, is very effective in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) accounts for 95 percent of all prostate surgery and involves shaving out prostate tissue to create a widening of the channel. The need for hospitalization, weeks of recovery, the potential for retrograde ejaculation, incontinence, impotence and bleeding are a deterrent for some.\n\nObstructive voiding symptoms, burning with urination and urinary frequency can all be symptoms of a number of prostate problems. Prostatitis, an infection of the prostate, presents with flu-like symptoms including fever, chills, and urinary frequency coupled with low urinary volume. For acute infections, treatment with antibiotics for four to 12 weeks may be indicated. "Antibiotics are needed for a longer time because it’s hard for the antibiotic to penetrate the deep tissue of the prostate gland. If the treatment isn’t long enough, the symptoms will go away for a week or two and then come back," Grafstein adds.\n\nChronic prostate symptoms are indicative of an inflammatory reaction rather than infection, and antibiotics won’t help. Other medications may be able to relax or shrink the prostate gland, and prostatic massage and hot baths can also help by relaxing the pelvic muscles, according to Grafstein.
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Jim McCulley and Wayne Bowmnan are wonderful - both are at UT Southwestern.  Jeffrey Whitman, M.D. is also an excellent surgeon.  And Brad Bowman from Cornea Associates of Texas is also a great option
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Matt and Bert are both correct but there are so many factors.  Some kinds of cancer seems to "run" in families.  Recent things I've read indicate that if all men lived to be 80 years old almost all of them would have prostate cancer.  Many kinds of cancer seem to be affected by poor diet, though not directly caused by it.  Smoking and other pollution and chemicals in the environment seem to have an effect.  People who are obese seem to be more likely to get certain kinds of cancer.\n\nThe bottom line is that there is no simple answer to your question.  Do some internet searches for differnt kinds of cancer and you'll get more specific information.
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Make sure that your only problem is prostate enlargement.  Get your PSA blood work done.  Your family doc may prescribe a med that will help shrink the prostate if there are no other problems.  Make sure you check out all possibilities of prostate cancer.  My husband didn't, and he has prostate cancer which has spread to his bones.  \n\nGood luck with all of this.
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Staff Name Location Specialty Interests \n1.  Barber, Matthew, M.D.  Main Campus pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, vesicovaginal and rectovaginal fistulas, chronic vulvar and vaginal conditions  \n2.  Boyd, Jonathan, M.D.  Main Campus prostate cancer, urolithiasis, female incontinance  \n3.  Bukowski, Ronald, M.D.  Main Campus medical oncology, biologic response modifiers, genitourinary cancer, cytogenetics  \n4.  Campbell, Steven, M.D., Ph.D.  Main Campus bladder cancer, kidney cancer, prostate cancer, testis cancer, penile cancer, adrenal cancer, osteoporosis related to cancer, complex renal cysts  \n5.  Dreicer, Robert, M.D.  Main Campus urologic oncology, experimental therapeutics, palliative care  \n6.  Garcia, Jorge, M.D.  Main Campus genitourinary malignancies, clinical trials and experimental therapeutics  \n7.  Gilligan, Timothy, M.D.  Main Campus testicular cancer, bladder cancer, prostate cancer, health disparities, prostate cancer in black men, health education, cancer survivorship, health communication, seminomas  \n8.  Goldfarb, David, M.D.  Main Campus renal transplantation, adrenal disease, renal physiology, renal vascular disease, prostate cancer  \n9.  Herts, Brian, M.D.  Main Campus abdominal imaging, helical and 3d ct, diagnosis of disorders of the genitourinary and gastrointestinal tracts  \n10.  Heston, Warren, Ph.D.  Main Campus prostate cancer, gene therapy  \n11.  Jones, J. Stephen, M.D.  Main Campus urological oncology,female urology and voiding dysfunction  \n12.  Klein, Eric, M.D.  Main Campus prostate cancer, nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy, testis cancer, retroperitoneal lymphadenectomy, renal and bladder cancer   \n13.  Magi-Galluzzi, Cristina, M.D., Ph.D.  Main Campus genitourinary pathology, surgical pathology, molecular pathology  \n14.  Modlin, Charles, M.D.  Main Campus Renal Transplantation; General Urology, Prostate, Renal cancer; Minority Healthcare Initiatives  \n15.  O'Hara, Jerome, Jr., M.D.  Main Campus genitourinary and gynecologic anesthesia, resident teaching, clinical research  \n16.  Porter, Arthur, M.D.  Main Campus general urology, impotence, minimal invasive treatment of prostate, prostate cancer, kidney and bladder tumors  \n17.  Potts, Jeannette, M.D.  Main Campus medical urology, prostatitis, genital pain syndromes, infectious diseases  \n18.  Rackley, Raymond, M.D.  Main Campus incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, female urology, male and female voiding dysfunction, urothelial cell and cancer biology  \n19.  Rini, Brian, M.D.  Main Campus genitourinary oncology, renal cell carcinoma, prostate cancer, anti-angiogenic therapy, immunotherapy  \n20.  Sharma, Rakesh, Ph.D.  Main Campus male and female infertility, free rdicals in infertility, sperm cyropreservation, endometriosis associated infertility  \n21.  Stephenson, Andrew, M.D.  Main Campus prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testis cancer, kidney cancer, urinary diversion, robotic prostatectomy  \n22.  Ulchaker, James, M.D.  Main Campus prostate cancer, general urology  \n23.  Zippe, Craig, M.D.  Marymount urologic oncology, bladder cancer, continent urinary diversion, prostate cancer, testis cancer, benign prostatic hyperplasia
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A Doctor of Medicine is your best bet.
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It can cut your risk of prostate cancer.
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Dr. No.\n\nBy far the best.
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Definately needs to go for a PSA test and then possibly a biopsy. Someone very dear to me was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer on both sides and he had no symptoms at all.  They had been watching his PSA's for about a year and decided to do a biopsy.  He still has no symptoms but opted for surgery because it is a silent killer.
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http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/cancer/fs/prostate-s.htm\n\nhttp://familydoctor.org/e361.xml\n\nhttp://www.tuotromedico.com/temas/cancer_de_prostata.htm\n\nhttp://www.acampe.com.br/prostata/\n\nhttp://www.abcdasaude.com.br/artigo.php?63
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www.mayoclinic.com is a good site, with good information.  Just go to the oncology section or search their site for prostate cancer.  You may also try Web MD.  \n\nIf you prefer, Colin Powell's book on prostate cancer is quite good as is the book by Dr. Patrick Walsh.\n\nYour boyfriend's Urologist probably has a good bit of literature regarding prostate cancer as well.  Often times available for check-out or simple distribution - just ask.  Most of these items are geared more towards the newly diagnosed patient and really help gain an understanding of the process.\n\nAs for the rest of your question - \n\nProstate cancer is an abnormal process of the glandular tissue of the prostate.  It is a very common cancer, and when detected early through PSA testing and exams on a routine basis, very manageable.\n\nEarly on, prostate cancer rarely has any symptoms, which is why  screening is so important.\n\nTreatments are based on a patient's specific presentation, age, stage of cancer and personal preferences. \n\nJust by being concerned and learning more abut the disease, you are being a help to your boyfriend.  Best wishes -
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More specifics are needed.  What kind of Prostate Problem do you want
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well, even if you DO see a doctor, it's not like he can force you to receive treatment.  i agree with you on the accidental, futile nature of life, but i figure, if i'm alive now, i might as well enjoy it as much as possible and have as fun and fulfilling a life as possible.\n\nso if i were you, i'd go to the doctor.  if it was something easily treatable that wouldn't infringe on my life (such as a daily pill or something), i'd take the treatment.  if i found out it was cancer, i'd just refuse treatment and enjoy the remainder of my life as much as possible.\n\ni'm sure you agree when i say i'd rather have 6 months of good, functional living and then die, as opposed to spending 5 years on chemo, and finally dying miserably.\n\noh, and to really answer your question, i'm sorry, i have no idea what prostate cancer feels like, though i hear that since it causes your prostate to swell, it usually causes difficulty urinating, very frequent urinating, or painful urinating.
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You Mean PROSTATE CANCER ?\nYou can check it out on the Internet anytime !\nPlease always Check you Spelling after typing your question just press that button which says Check Spelling and it will check and suggest the right word !\nTry the following link for details on "PROSTATE CANCER"
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If you know that you have benign prostate hyperplasia BPH you might try BETASITOSTEROL.  It is more effective than saw palmetto.
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You need to research the doctors that do the procedure first off. If you find a doctor you trust and believe in, that person has already choosen the best center in which to do the surgery.  I would research urologists in that area.  You want to know how many reversals they do a year.  Usually, you want a doctor who does a good number of them, because they are more experienced.  This is true with any surgical procedure.  And remember, these surgeries don't always work....\n\nhttp://www.emedicinehealth.com/vasectomy/page7_em.htm has statistics on how often the surgery is successful.\n\nI don't know how to go about finding a urologist in Mexico, but here is a site of doctors with experience in vasectomy reversal for the US:  http://www.vasectomyreversalspecialists.com/mappg.htm