Screening for Prostate Cancer: Recommendations
Earlier this month, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) released its prostate cancer screening draft recommendations for public comment.
Elevated PSA Causes: 3 Reasons Yours Might Be High
Prostate specific antigen (PSA) has a long history as a blood-screening test for prostate cancer. But because of its limitations and relative low sensitivity,...
Vasectomy Myths & Facts
We're coming off March Madness and, as The Washington Post notes, another type of "madness" associated with NCAA tournaments: vasectomy season.
Define UroLift® & Other FAQs
For background, check out this article on BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) and this article on UroLift. As with all content on Greater Boston Urology's blog,...
What is UroLift® for BPH?
Below, we take a deeper dive into the UroLift System for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
Prostate Cancer and Bone Health: What You Need to Know
NOTE: What follows is informational only. Consult your personal physician regarding your specific case.
What Is Peyronie's Disease?
While rare and not always painful, Peyronie's disease tends to cause most patients plenty of mental anguish. The good news? This is a treatable condition.
Greater Boston Urology: The Best of 2016
As 2016 comes to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to look back on some of the highlights from the last year in both the field of urology and for our...
Immunotherapy for Prostate Cancer: PROVENGE Treatment
Patients with advanced prostate cancer do have options—ones that not only extend their lives, but also the quality of their lives.