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Prostate 101
Where is the prostate? What does it do? Learn the basics about the compact gland and how disease affects it.
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The conversation beyond Shipley.
There is a large, engaged online community dedicated to prostate cancer, its treatment, and support for patients and their loved ones. We provide some recommended here.
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Evaluating New, Improved Methods for Detecting Prostate Cancer
Detection options: MRI-targeted biopsy with ultrasound versus the 12 core approach.
Experts you may meet
More options means more healthcare professionals play a role in your prostate care team today.
Urologist
Urologists specialize in the urinary tract and male genitals. They are often the first doctor you meet after your general practitioner.
Medical Oncologist
Your medical oncologist is responsible for determining whether or not you need drugs to treat your cancer.
The Evolution of Care
“ We have more data now saying which prostate cancers need to be treated and which don’t. We have minimally invasive treatments if necessary, and if you don’t require therapy, we will place you on a careful active surveillance regimen. Everything we do for prostate cancer is tailored to the specific patient and based on your unique situation. ”
Dr. Mark Katz , Urologist
Terms to Know
Like most areas of medical expertise, prostate care is full of specialized terminology and acronyms. Use this glossary throughout the site for help understanding any medical term you encounter.
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Biopsy
Examining a tissue sample to understand the presence, cause, or extent of a disease.
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Cancer
Cancer is a group of diseases where cells grow abnormally.
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Cryotherapy
The use of low temperatures in medical therapy.
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Dosimetrist
A medical professional who calculates precise doses of radiation for treatments.
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Gleason Score
A system of grading and staging prostate cancer.
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Immunotherapy
Stimulating the body’s own immune response to fight disease.
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Prostate
The prostate is a walnut-sized gland.
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Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA)
A substance produced by the prostate that increases when the prostate is irritated.
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Radiation
High-energy particles that cause ionization and tissue damage.
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