prostatectomy

Disparities in prostate cancer treatment suggest ways to improve care

harminka — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 05:44:28 -0500

Quality of care varies greatly for the treatment of men with early-stage prostate cancer by region of the country and category of health care facility, suggesting the potential for improved patient outcomes with more standard treatment protocols, according to a new study that was published in the Aug. 1 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.

Legislation needed to provide coverage for ed treatment after prostatectomy

harminka — Thu, 15 May 2008 07:11:56 -0500

Men who have developed erectile dysfunction (ED) following surgery for prostate cancer usually do not have insurance coverage for ED treatment even though their insurance policies cover surgery for prostate cancer, according to an analysis presented today at the 103rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Urological Association.

Treatment for early prostate cancer associated with type of specialist seen

harminka — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 11:53:31 -0500

A new study analyzing men with localized prostate cancer shows that the specialty of the physician they see can influence the type of therapy they ultimately receive.