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Negative biopsies among early-stage prostate cancer patients that have chosen active surveillance are associated with a low risk of disease progression. Unfortunately, they aren't a sign that their cancer has completely vanished, a new study indicates. "Active surveillance" refers to close monitoring for signs of cancer progression. It is often called "watchful waiting."  Patients sometimes […]

Z Urology knows that there are many fears and misconceptions when it comes to monitoring prostate health. The only way to detect prostate cancer, a common and often initial asymptomatic disease amongst men, is through regular screenings. Many urologists will agree that there is some fear of patients not wanting to come and get their […]

To know what Rezum® therapy can do, you must first learn what it is meant to treat. The Rezum® Water Vapor Therapy, which is conducted here at Z Urology is done to treat BPH. BPH is excess growth of prostate tissue that compresses and obstructs the urethra, reducing the flow of urine from the bladder […]

  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 […]

Obviously, there are risk factors when it comes to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It is important to know what to look for so that one can take the proper measures for dealing with BPH. Risk factors for prostate gland enlargement include: • Age. Prostate gland enlargement rarely causes signs and symptoms in men younger than […]

What do you know about Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)? One thing, is that it is also called prostate gland enlargement, and is a common condition as men get older. An enlarged prostate gland can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms. These symptoms include blocking the flow of urine out of the bladder. It can also cause bladder, […]