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Why is imaging so bad for prostate cancer?
Prostate cancer cells mix with regular cells, making it harder to detect. In this video, Simon... Full Answer

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How do different treatments for melanoma work?
Traditional chemotherapy attacks melanoma tumor cells in a non-specific way. In this video, Philip... Full Answer

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What is focal therapy in the treatment of prostate cancer?
Focal therapy is a general term for a variety of techniques for destroying small tumors inside... Full Answer

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Can I still have sex if I have my prostate removed?
Even after the prostate is removed, orgasm is still possible, even if ejaculation isn't. In this... Full Answer

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Why might I need a prostate biopsy?
An elevated PSA and the size of the prostate are used in conjunction to determine when a biopsy... Full Answer

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Are we likely to develop a more accurate test than PSA for prostate cancer?
Researchers are developing new tests for prostate cancer, but they're expensive. In this video,... Full Answer

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How has prostate cancer diagnoses changed in the last 25 years?
In the past, most prostate cancer patients presented with metastatic prostate cancer. In this... Full Answer

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Do all prostate cancers need to be treated?
Not all prostate cancers need to be treated. In this video, Simon Hall, MD, chair of the... Full Answer

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Is personalized medicine right for prostate cancer?
Because of so many treatment options and uncertain growth rates, taking a personalized approach to... Full Answer

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Why are African Americans at higher risk for prostate cancer?
African American men are at higher risk of prostate cancer. In this video, Simon Hall, MD, a... Full Answer

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How many people suffer from bladder cancer?
In this video, Simon Hall, MD, chair of the Urology Department at The Mount Sinai Medical... Full Answer

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Are we winning the war on cancer?
We are getting better at fighting some kinds of cancer, but not others. In this video, David... Full Answer

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Will I need chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery?
Many patients with colon cancer wonder if they'll need chemotherapy after surgery. In this... Full Answer

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Will colon cancer affect my bowel movements?
Colon cancer treatment may involve removing part of the bowel. But after recovering from... Full Answer

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Is robotic prostate surgery cheaper?
For patients with insurance, there isn't any different in cost between open and robotic surgery. In... Full Answer

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