Greater Boston Urology Blog

ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk 2016 Recap

Mother Nature cooperated and provided wonderful summer weather on Saturday, September 10, for the annual ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk just outside of Boston.

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. To kick it off, we asked Dr. James M. Fitzgerald to join us for a Q&A session regarding prostate health and...

Incontinence after Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know

One of the most annoying side effects that patients suffer after certain prostate cancer treatments is incontinence. This past spring, our very own Dr. Natalya...

HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment: Pros and Cons

Today, we're discussing an exciting and extremely effective new treatment option for prostate cancer: high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). As with all...

What is 3D MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy?

Today, we have a Q&A with Greater Boston Urology's Dr. Michael J. Curran regarding 3D MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy. As with all content on Greater Boston...

What is Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer?

This past May, The New York Times published an article titled More Men with Prostate Cancer Are Choosing to Avoid Treatment. The article discusses "active...

Preparing for a Radical Prostatectomy

If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your physician may recommend a radical prostatectomy to completely remove the prostate. Most likely, this means...

Two Cheers for Kidney Health

How often do you think about your kidneys? If you’re like many people, contemplating these two fist-sized organs may take a back burner to keeping other vital...

National Cancer Prevention Month: Assessing Your Risks

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a perfect time to revisit your lifestyle choices and review your medical and family history. While taking...