by DWM | Sep 22, 2021 | urology news
When you have prostate cancer, most people choose to arrange for treatment, but not everyone does. It might seem crazy to refuse treatment for prostate cancer, but that’s exactly what some folks choose to do.
Some people ignore prostate cancer because they are more afraid of surgery than the disease itself. While such a sentiment is understandable, it can result in great tragedy. Here’s what happens when you ignore prostate cancer.
The Disease Will Continue to Progress When Left Untreated
When prostate cancer is left untreated, the disease will continue to progress. Unfortunately, no measure of willpower or denial for that matter will stop the advancement of a disease like prostate cancer.
Instead of having a number of years to live, you could wind up having a matter of months to live when you ignore prostate cancer. If you are afraid of surgery or seeing a Urologist, you need to overcome that fear and realize that the consequences of ignoring prostate cancer are far worse than the risk of seeking treatment.
There is nothing more tragic than a preventable death. The real tragedy of someone who dies from prostate cancer because they ignored the disease is the fact that it could have been prevented.
Make the Right Choice and Schedule an Appointment with Z Urology
Whether you already know that you have prostate cancer or you are experiencing symptoms that are commonly associated with prostate cancer, you need to schedule an appointment with the team at Z Urology.
Our multilingual team understands that the idea of surgery is scary which is why we make our patients as comfortable and relaxed as possible. We take care of everything for you explain everything in detail so that you know exactly what to expect.
You can visit our website directly and schedule an appointment at your convenience or call us at 954-714-8200!
We can’t wait to hear from you!
by DWM | Sep 10, 2021 | urology news
Prostate cancer is one of the biggest health risks that men have to look out for. We all know the most common signs of prostate cancer, however, there are some uncommon signs of prostate cancer that most men aren’t aware of. Here’s an overview of the most uncommon signs of prostate cancer.
Erectile Dysfunction
Some men experience erectile dysfunction while contracting prostate cancer. When most men seek treatment for erectile dysfunction, they don’t think to ask if it could mean that they have prostate cancer.
If you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, you need to ask a urologist about getting tested for prostate cancer.
Bloody Urine or Seminal Fluid
Another uncommon red flag that many men ignore is blood in their urine or semen. While most men would be concerned by the presence of blood in their urine, semen, or both, not many of them know that it can also be a sign that you have prostate cancer.
Unexpected or Unintentional Weight Loss
One of the most dangerous signs of prostate cancer to watch out for is unintentional weight loss. If you have experienced sudden and unexpected weight loss couples with sores in your mouth, it could mean that you have prostate cancer.
More concernedly, by the time most people with prostate cancer undergo sudden weight loss, it means that the cancer has already progressed significantly. Men with sudden unintentional weight loss need to contact a urologist as soon as possible.
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If you have experienced any of the aforementioned symptoms, you need to contact a qualified urologist right away. Z Urology is one of the most respected Urology Clinics in the State of Florida.
You can visit our website directly and schedule an appointment at your convenience or call us at 954-714-8200!
We can’t wait to hear from you!
by DWM | Aug 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
The offices of Z Urology are here to help you deal with many urological issues. One of the most common issues that male patients come into our offices for is for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. It occurs in the prostate. The prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer usually grows slowly and initially remains confined to the prostate gland, where it may not cause serious harm. However, once it begins to grow quickly and spreads outside the prostate, it can be dangerous.
In its early stages, prostate cancer can be treated at Z Urology of South Florida with very good chances for survival. Fortunately, approximately 85% of American men with prostate cancer are diagnosed in an early stage of the disease.
Prostate Cancer Symptoms
In its early stages, prostate cancer may not cause symptoms. But more advanced prostate cancer typically have the following symptoms:
- Urination issues
- Decreased force in the stream of urine
- Blood in the semen
- Blood in the urine
- Pain in the lower back, hips, or thighs
- Discomfort in the pelvic area
- Bone pain
- Erectile dysfunction
Risk Factors
While doctor’s are doing their best to know what causes prostate cancer, the following factors increase the risk of developing prostate cancer:
- Old age
- African-American, Caribbean, or African ancestry
- Family history of prostate or breast cancer
- Obesity
- Diets rich in meat and dairy products
Call Z Urology If You Are Experiencing
- Painful urination
- Chronic pain in your lower back, pelvis, upper thighbones, or other bones
- Unexplained weight loss
- Swelling in legs
- Weakness in legs or difficulty walking
Diagnosis
Two initial tests that are commonly used to look for prostate cancer in the absence of symptoms are:
- A digital rectal exam (DRE) where the doctor feels the prostate through the rectum to find hard or lumpy areas known as nodules.
- A prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test in which a blood sample is drawn to detect if high than normal levels of PSA (a substance naturally produced by your prostate) is present.
If you feel you are in need of anything regarding prostate cancer, then contact Z Urology for a group that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. The three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
You can go to the website directly and set up an appointment or you can call 954-714-8200. Either way, you contact, you will be setting up to see the leading urologist office in all of South Florida. With an extremely talented and professional staff of doctors and more, you are in truly good hands with the doctors and nurses at Z Urology. Z Urology is your leader in urological care. Go ahead and call now!
by DWM | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
If you feel that you are in need of urological care or treatment and you are in the South Florida area, then you need to be familiar with the office of Z Urology. Z Urology is a local leader and provider of urological examinations, procedures, and treatments. The office has been providing the area with these services for nearly 20 years.
Dr. Z aka Dr. Zahalsky started his practice with a team of medical professionals that provided state-of-the-art urologic care for both men and women. Your urological health is important to not only treat in a rapid manner but to understand how to maintain its health. If you are seeking a team of medical professionals in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, or Pompano Beach, in South Florida that specializes in minimally invasive procedures, then contact Z Urology today.
Please Contact Z Urology If You Are Dealing With Any of the Following:
Urologic care includes all things that have to do with your genitourinary tract. This includes your kidneys, bladder, urethra, and your reproductive organs.
The illnesses and ailments that qualify in these areas are:
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- Prostate Cancer – Cancer that affects the prostate.
- Bladder Cancer – Cancer that affects the bladder.
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the enlargement of the prostate.
- Infertility – Infertility is any condition that adversely affects the chances of initiating a pregnancy.
- Erectile Dysfunction – Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is the inability to achieve or maintain an erection suitable for sexual intercourse.
- Bladder/Kidney Stones - Kidney stones are solid pieces of material that form when substances normally found in the urine, such as mineral and acid salts, become concentrated and crystallize.
- Urinary Dysfunction – Urinary dysfunction is a term that encompasses all errors within the urinary tract. This includes urinary incontinence on low levels such as leakage, to high levels such as a complete loss of all bladder control.
If you feel you are in need of a urologist in South Florida to aid in any of the above, then contact Z Urology for a group that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. The three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
You can go to the website directly and set up an appointment or you can call 954-714-8200. Either way, you contact, you will be setting up to see the leading urologist office in all of South Florida. With an extremely talented and professional staff of doctors and more, you are in truly good hands with the doctors and nurses at Z Urology. Z Urology is your leader in urological care. Go ahead and call now!
by DWM | Apr 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
We at Z Urology treat many issues that pertain to urological health. One of the most important and frequent issues faced is that of prostate cancer. There is some promising news regarding prostate cancer testing coming out in the press.
A new prostate cancer urine test shows how aggressive the disease is and could reduce invasive biopsies. The researchers from the University of East Anglia have developed a new urine test for prostate cancer which also shows how aggressive the disease is.
The research team says their new test could reduce the number of unnecessary prostate cancer biopsies by 35 percent. Sadly, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. It develops slowly and typically will not require treatment.
The most common tests for prostate cancer include blood tests, an MRI scan or an invasive biopsy. Invasive biopsies can be very expensive, and even have psychological and societal costs to patients and healthcare systems alike.
The research team developed the new ExoGrail urine test by combining two biomarker sources. They used the measurements of a protein-marker called EN2 and the levels of gene expression of 10 genes related to prostate cancer risk. The ExoGrail test also provided risk scores for patients and highlighted those for which an invasive biopsy would have been beneficial.
The findings show that using information from multiple, non-invasive biomarker sources has the potential to greatly improve how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy.
If you feel you are in need of a urologist in South Florida to aid in your prostate cancer treatment, this article highlighted, then contact Z Urology for a group that is dedicated to delivering world-class expertise in urology, along with an unwavering commitment to their patients. The three locations to choose from are located in Fort Lauderdale, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
You can go to the website directly and set up an appointment or you can call 954-714-8200. Either way, you contact, you will be setting up to see the leading urologist office in all of South Florida. With an extremely talented and professional staff of doctors and more, you are in truly good hands with the doctors and nurses at Z Urology. Z Urology is your leader in urological care. Go ahead and call now!
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