Urology Austin Physicians Say P.S.A. Test Still Recommended for Men over 40 to Help Detect Prostate Cancer

Jeffrey Kocurek, MD

by | February 8th, 2012

A few months ago we told you about the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations regarding the potentially life-saving P.S.A test.  They said healthy men should no longer receive the P.S.A. blood test to screen for prostate cancer because generally speaking, it doesn’t save lives and causes unnecessary, potential side effects like pain, impotence…Read the Rest of Article

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March Madness Means More Vasectomies in Austin?

Urology Austin

by | January 31st, 2012

Sitting motionless in front of the TV becomes a national pastime during many of the nation’s big sporting events, including the NCAA men’s basketball tournament known as March Madness. Many men find March Madness the perfect excuse to be a couch potato and to take care of some other “business”.  According to the Cleveland Clinic, the week…Read the Rest of Article

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Prostate Cancer & Obesity: A Deadly Combination

Urology Austin

by | January 25th, 2012

Prostate Cancer and Obesity: A Deadly Combination That annoying spare tire that some men in Austin have dismissed as an inevitable part of the aging process may also fuel a more dangerous and life threatening situation –  prostate cancer. According to a recent study at Duke University Medical Center, obese men may carry up to six times more…Read the Rest of Article

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Dash for Dad: Running Down Prostate Cancer

Urology Austin

by | December 8th, 2011

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The Dash for Dad 5K Run at Camp Mabry got off to a running start in its very first year. This inaugural 5K race and 1-mile walk attracted 550 participants, raising approximately $24,000 for prostate cancer research. Urology Austin was proud to host what we hope will become an annual tradition. It’s part of the…Read the Rest of Article

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Dr. Michael Floyd on the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force Recommendations

Urology Austin

by | November 29th, 2011

In a previous post we issued a call to action for folks to protest the recent downgrade of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests to a “D” status. Urology Austin shares the AUA’s strong conviction that PSA testing to detect prostate cancer can and does save lives, and we continue to recommend that men who expect to…Read the Rest of Article

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