News & Patient Education

  Z Urology is a provider of urological examinations, urological treatments and procedures that have been provided the communities in South Florida for almost two decades. With a team of growing medical professionals, Dr. Zahalsky began a company the provides state of the art urologic care to both women and men. Your urological health is […]

  One of the most common types of cancer that afflicts men is prostate cancer. Your prostate is a small walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Like most cancers, it is usually very difficult to notice the signs that are telling your body something is wrong. However, after this cancer […]

  Advancements in medical technology have led to some of the most amazing developments for convenience and safety for patients. One specific technology targeted toward Prostate Cancer is the Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomy, otherwise known as RALP. It is important that if you have any early symptoms of Prostate Cancer, to contact a professional Urologist […]

A non-invasive liquid biopsy test is in the works at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. Researchers are trying to pinpoint the possibility that prostate cancer will eventually be able to be tested for with a liquid that is attempting to detect abnormalities within the urine. These abnormalities would eventually be able to detect any […]

While most cancers are experiencing a drop in death rates, one of the most common cancers among men is not. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer deaths are on the rise. Researchers estimate in 2020, the number of men who will die from prostate cancer will hit a record high over the last […]

Many may not know, that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer (after skin cancer) for men in the United States. The American Cancer Society estimates that for men one in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This amounts to approximately 220,800 new cases every year. The good news is that the disease […]

There is revolutionary news in the prostate cancer world. A simple urine test currently being developed to screen for prostate cancer can now use samples collected at home! This according to new research from the University of East Anglia and the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital both located in the UK. Scientists pioneered the test which diagnoses […]

Prostate cancer symptoms usually don’t show until the cancer has grown large enough, but with it being the most common cancer in men in the US, it’s important to recognize the signs when they are developing. Prostate cancer symptoms usually appear when the cancer has grown as it begins to put pressure on the tube […]

New studies have shown that eating dairy products has been linked to a higher chance of developing prostate cancer. The same research shows that a plant-based diet appears to reduce the risks. Past studies have found a link between consuming dairy products and that the disease is more prevalent in Western countries where dairy is […]

When anyone gets the news “you have cancer”, they naturally assume that it must be removed as soon as possible, and that that is the best course of action. Surprisingly though, in the cases of prostate cancer, sometimes watching and waiting is the best advice. Here at Z Urology, we offer state-of-the-art treatments to address […]

In most cases, prostate cancer symptoms are not apparent in the early stages. Symptoms of prostate cancer may be different for each person, and any one of these symptoms may be caused by other conditions. As a result, routine screenings are recommended in the form of digital rectal exams and prostate-specific androgen (PSA) tests. Early Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer Due […]