Prostate
and Testicular Cancer
The surgeons at Urologic Specialists of New England
have extensive experience in treating the two most common cancers
affecting the male reproductive system.
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Cancer affects more men than any other form of cancer.
In its earliest stages there are no symptoms, which is why
it often grows undetected. If you experience difficulty urinating,
frequent urination or blood in the urine or semen, you should
see a doctor to find out whether you have an infection, enlarged
prostate or prostate cancer.
Most doctors recommend that men
over 50 have regular blood tests for Prostate Specific Antigen
(PSA) and/or rectal examinations for early indications of
the disease. If either test shows a possibility of cancer, the
next step is usually a biopsy -- a laboratory sample of tissue
taken from the prostate.
“I’m
a patient with Dr. Jaffee of Urologic Specialists of NE.
I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer,
which no one wants to hear. Through his professional wisdom
and sound structure, Dr. Jaffee put me mentally and physically
at ease in a very prompt manner.
I
also want to thank his medical staff for being so professional
and caring during this
difficult time. I would recommend anyone in this most difficult
medical
situation to Dr. Jaffee and his staff at Urologic Specialists
of NE. I’m
a 61 year old male looking forward to many more years.”
BRIAN
N. CHAMBERLIN, Coventry
|
If prostate cancer is discovered, your doctor
will review several possible treatment options including radiation,
surgery, medication and watchful waiting. Some prostate cancers
can spread to other parts of the body, while others may not grow
or spread
for many years, if ever. Unfortunately, medical science today
does not have a foolproof way of predicting when, or if, a particular
person's disease may spread.
If surgery
is indicated, Urologic Specialists of New England offer some
of the most advanced techniques, including
robotic surgery.
Testicular Cancer
A relatively rare and highly curable condition, testicular cancer
typically affects men between ages 20 and 35.
It is usually discovered when men notice a lump or swelling in self-examination
or
during
routine
physical
exam.
Treatment begins with surgical removal of the
affected testicle. Regular checkups are recommended afterward
to determine if there has been any spread of disease requiring
further
treatment.
Contact Us | 
