Greater Boston Urology Blog

What is Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer?

Male hormones like testosterone and dihydrotestosterone (DHT) fuel prostate cancer cells. Suppressing these hormones can be an effective way to treat prostate...

Adult Circumcision: What You Need to Know

Did you know that circumcision, which involves surgically removing part or all of the foreskin from the penis, is one of the most frequently performed surgical...

Health Insurance, Medicare & Open Enrollment: What to Know

Understanding the ins and outs of health insurance can feel like a daunting task. But knowledge is power, which is why we've asked Dr. Angel Marie Johnson,...

Stress Incontinence in Men: What You Need to Know

Do you leak urine when you go for a run, lift something heavy, or sneeze or cough? You're likely dealing with something called stress urinary incontinence or...

What is a No-Scalpel Vasectomy?

Picture this: Your family planning is over. You're done having children, and you no longer want the anxiety of pregnancy hanging over you or your partner. You...

Treating Advanced Prostate Cancer: What to Know

An advanced prostate cancer diagnosis can be equal parts overwhelming and frightening. At Greater Boston Urology, we treat advanced prostate cancer patients...

What to Expect When Seeing a Nurse Practitioner vs. a Doctor

Patients often have questions about working with nurse practitioners (NPs) vs doctors. We asked Meagan Smoyer, a talented NP from our Hyannis Care Center, to...

What is Nocturia?

Are you getting up a couple of times during the night (or more) to pee? The medical name is nocturia. Even though nocturia is common, it's not normal. Luckily,...

What is BCG Treatment for Bladder Cancer?

If you've been diagnosed with early-stage bladder cancer and your doctor prescribes Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) treatment, you likely googled "What is BCG...