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In this Medical Minute (Health Video), Dr. Tewari, leader in prostate cancer, prostate health, and prostate surgery, provides us with an overview of the major complications resulting from prostate cancer surgery. Important information for those facing prostate cancer and surgery.

Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Health Video Production/In association with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney, Editor:Calvin C. CHOI

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My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer. Of course they move fast in this situation and he is going to have his testicle removed next week. I was hoping to hear from someone who has either had or known someone who has been in the same situation. I know that he is going to feel a loss that I, as a woman, could not possibly understand. I just need to know how on earth I can help him through this and what are some of the obstacles we face ahead, after the surgery?

Thanks so much for your input.

the physical aspects are that he will be in pain for quite a bit of time after the surgery. the psychological aspect is that he’s having a testicle removed.. he may feel like less of a man for that as it has been known to happen. first off he’s going to need your support. he will be miserable after wards and probably a jerk, but remember whatever he’s saying he’s not really trying to be mean or hurtful he’s just lashing out from anger and fear. You have to be real patient with him.. don’t hover, let him do as much as he can himself, and let him guide you towards what he needs. just watch for him falling into a depression and work with his family to make sure he’s in a positive environment.. and most of all GOOD LUCK TO HIM

Surgical Footage and the Weill Cornell Athermal Robotic Technique. Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. Part 5 of 6.

http://www.cornellroboticprostate.org

email: ash.k.tewari@gmail.com

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Surgical Footage and the Weill Cornell Athermal Robotic Technique. Nerve-Sparing Robotic Radical Prostatectomy. Part 4 of 6.

http://www.cornellroboticprostate.org

email: ash.k.tewari@gmail.com

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My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer about 5 weeks ago. It was stage 1 and his gleason score was 3 .Last week he went in for surgery. they used a laser to remove it next they will implant a radiation seed it will last for 12 weeks. does anyone have anymore information on this type of treatment I am a little confused on how this works

This technique is called "brachytherapy", and is a great choice for patients who are acceptable candidates for it since it avoids the usually rather unpleasant potential side-effects of chemotherapy and the potential discomforts associated with "external" radiation treatment. The implanted "seed(s)" emit a low-level radiation that is powerful enough to travel only a very short distance, but far enough to destroy any cancer cells the laser surgery missed.

Here’s some commercial information:

http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/body.cfm?id=639

And the National Cancer Institute pages:

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/treatment/prostate/Patient/page6

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/wtk/brachytherapy

Best wishes to your husband…

My doctor is planning on doing the laproscopic surgery for colon cancer and I was wondering if anyone in here had had this?

yes I have had laproscopic surgery for colon cancer ,3 yrs ago was out of the hospital on the fourth morning after the surgery ,quick recovery.

“PSA allows us to detect prostate cancer several years before that nodule would develop, at a much earlier stage, and therefore at a much more curable stage.” Drs. Schlegel (Department Chairman) and Tewari of Cornell Urology discuss the application of PSA tests, digital rectum exams, and other approaches that enable urologists to diagnose prostate cancer earlier. A family history of prostate cancer and the implications relative to a diagnosis of prostate cancer is also discussed. The need to receive a PDA and at what age is also covered by one of the leading prostate cancer researchers.

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In this health video minute on prostate cancer, Dr. Schlegel (Department Chairman) of Cornell Urology discusses the critical importance of a “coordinated” approach to treating prostate cancer. He discusses the role of a an interdisciplinary urology team is able to unite on their subspecialties and take a team-based approach to prostate cancer treatment in men who are battling prostate cancer.

Source: An Original HealthTheater.tv Production/In association with the Dept. of Urology, Weill-Cornell New York Presbyterian Hospital. Credits: Executive Producer:Sean Moloney

Duration : 0:1:8

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More than 186,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year according to the National Cancer Institute. Patients have the choice of treatments. But which gives men the best quality of life? There are several treatment options for men with prostate cancer: Robotic surgery to remove the prostate, radiation and hormone therapy, and seed implants. Dr. Samadi discusses the benefits and disadvantages of each of the respective treatment modalities.

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NATURAL ORIFICE SURGERY. COLON CANCER. LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY. HOSPITAL BORMUJOS.

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