Dr. Ross Schwartzberg – Prostate Cancer San Diego – Talk Radio
In a relatively light-hearted interview for such a serious topic Dr. Schwartzberg talks about Prostate Cancer and outlines in clear terms some of the essential truths that most men need to understand. The key points are: Prostate Cancer is the #1 cancer issue for men. He explains that it is so common that 80% of…
Read moreFive Prostate Cancer Treament Options
Doctors and healthcare professionals (including oncology specialists, scientists, physician assistants, and others) often work together to establish a targeted treatment plan for prostate cancer taking a multidisciplinary approach. It is very important to gain adequate knowledge about the various treatments, including their goals and possible side effects, to make the right decision. A successful treatment…
Read more5 Things to know about PSA numbers
PSA or prostate specific antigen is a molecule secreted by both normal and cancerous cells of the prostate gland. PSA is commonly linked to prostate cancer because cancerous tissue can increase PSA levels. Because of this, a prostate cancer screening test usually consists of the measurement of the PSA level in the blood. High PSA…
Read moreMRI and Nanoknife/IRE treatment for Prostate Cancer in San Diego
“Living better in San Diego” interviewed Dr. Ross Schwartzberg on the topic of Prostate Cancer. You can listen the to the interview by clicking on the attached link. http://www.kson.com/media/audio-channel/prostatecenterofsdmixmonomp3 The main points of the interview are: Dr. Schwartzberg and Dr. Cooper are radiologists that have established a new clinic in San Diego for the treatment…
Read moreYour man has prostate cancer!
If your man has recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, you may be feeling frightened, discouraged or overwhelmed. If you are wondering how you can support your partner, the following are some things to consider. Before choosing a treatment Your loved one is most likely going to be under a great deal of stress after…
Read moreWhat women need to know about prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is not a womans disease. However, chances are that one of your loved ones (partner, father, brother) may be affected by prostate cancer at some point in his life. While 50 percent of prostate cancer cases occur in men over the age of 65, it can affect younger men as well. The following…
Read moreBritish Prime Minister pledges £75m for prostate cancer
The announcement of a major investment in prostate cancer research was covered widely by the British media today. The announcement is covered in the Financial Times and The Guardian newspaper. The main points that were made are: Prostate Cancer kills 11,000 men in the UK every year. Recent statistics showed that Prostate Cancer overtook breast…
Read moreMRI for a more accurate prostate cancer assessment
This article which was published by the American College of Radiology, explains how Dr. Ross Schwartzberg is pioneering the use of MRI for the assessment of prostate cancer in San Diego. The main points in the article are: PSA is the established traditional screening method for prostate cancer. We now know that MRI provides a…
Read moreMRI -A whole new look at prostate cancer
This is a video presentation, given by DR Ross Schwartzberg MD to other doctors and medical students in Merci Hospital San Diego: The presentation focusses on the importance of using MRI to detect prostate cancer. The main points in his video presentation are: The Benefits of using MRI in prostate cancer MRI used as a…
Read moreProstate cancer deaths now overtake breast cancer
The number of men dying from prostate cancer in Great Britain is higher than the number of women dying from breast cancer – says the newest study from Prostate Cancer UK. After lung and bowel cancer, prostate cancer has now become the third most lethal type of cancer. Prostate Cancer UK’s most recent evaluation has…
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