Advancements in Prostate Cancer Treatments are Providing Better Outcomes for Men

Over the last decade, advancements have been made in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer that are saving more lives. Tina Mayer, MD, a medical oncologist in the Prostate Cancer Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shares some insight.

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple Performs 1000th HoLEP Procedure That Improves Men’s Quality of Life

In mid-October, Baylor Scott & White Medical Center – Temple conducted its 1000th holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP), a minimally invasive procedure that can address benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). BPH can prevent the bladder from emptying properly and could lead to kidney damage or failure. It also impacts quality of life in about one third of men older than 50 years old.