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Urological Research Foundation (URF) Dr. Catalona – Medical …

WEBThe URF supports research and education for the prevention, detection, treatment, and cure of prostate cancer and other diseases of the prostate. Dr. William J. Catalona, URF medical director, developed the PSA test as a screening tool for prostate cancer. He is …

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Specific Test To Screen For Prostate Cancer

WEBThe Prostate Health Index (phi) is a simple blood test that can fill the diagnostic gap between PSA screening and a prostate biopsy. The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is widely used for prostate cancer screening. However, PSA has limited specificity for …

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Latest Prostate Cancer Research News

WEBThe risk for prostate cancer and its more aggressive forms have been associated with obesity (i.e., the metabolic syndrome), and generally, men are encouraged to lose weight to reduce this risk factor. Recently, several anti-diabetes drugs have become increasingly …

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Dr. Stacy Loeb Brings Home the Gold for Prostate Cancer Research

WEBAs Professor of Urology and Population Health at New York University and the Manhattan Veterans Affairs, Dr. Loeb’s research focuses on two areas. The first is improving prostate cancer care across the spectrum, including developing smarter methods of detection …

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About The Urological Research Foundation (URF) Dr. Catalona

WEBHe also led the pivotal study that led to FDA approval of the Prostate Health Index test (PHI). Dr. Catalona can be reached at 312-695-4471 for patient appointments, (fax 312-695-7030), Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation, 675 N. St. Clair, Suite 20-150, …

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The Prostate Cancer Active Surveillance Project Dr. Catalona

WEBDr. Catalona’s current SPORE project, entitled The Impact of genetic variants on failure of active surveillance for prostate cancer, is the largest genetic association study to date of men on active surveillance, with more than 6,400 men participating.*. The goal of the …

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High-Tech Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy To Pelvic …

WEBThe trial tested whether IMRT could be used to treat the lymph nodes of the pelvis, where prostate cancer commonly spreads. The study included 477 patients, many of whom were thought to have “incurable” cancer at the start of the trial due to lack of treatment options.

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Home Care How To Care For A Urinary Indwelling Catheter

WEBBegin by washing your hands. Clean the area where the catheter enters your body (or tip of penis) with a wash cloth and mild soap and water. Rinse the soap off with water. Now clean the catheter. Use a wash cloth and mild soap and water. Start where the catheter leaves …

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The Complicated Story Of Omega-3 Supplements

WEBIn addition, Dr. Catalona advises his patients against taking these supplements due to some evidence suggesting that men with higher levels of omega-3s are more likely to develop aggressive prostate cancer. What research has found about omega-3s and …

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New Trial Examines Adding Hormone Therapy to Radiation …

WEBRadiation therapy is the standard treatment for men whose prostate cancer returns after radical prostatectomy. However, a new trial found that combining salvage radiation therapy with hormone therapy (also known as androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT) …

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PSA Tests Are Not All The Same Dr. Catalona

WEBPSA above 10 ng/mL to 20 ng/mL indicate a strong probability of cancer, and almost always result in a recommendation for prostate biopsy. Men with a PSA level between 4 ng/mL and 10 ng/mL have a greater than 40% chance of having prostate cancer detected. Cancer …

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Diet and Nutrition: The Effect of Tomatoes on Prostate Cancer

WEBLycopene is also anti-inflammatory. These two characteristics of lycopene led researchers to hypothesize that eating tomatoes could protect against prostate cancer. For example, a recent study of nearly 28,000 men found that eating canned and cooked tomatoes five …

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Dr. Catalona's Journal Articles Dr. Catalona

WEBThe way to see the most up to date list with summaries of Dr. Catalona’s journal articles which address topics of high interest for those concerned with prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and research is to go to PubMed Search. You will see a list of publications …

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Derek Armstrong On Prostate Cancer, Early Diagnosis, And …

WEBAt 48 years old, Derek Armstrong had decided to live a healthier life. When faced with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer, he remained steadfast in his goals. Nearly a year after his surgery for prostate cancer, he's transformed his life for the better. Derek …

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About Dr. William Catalona Urological Research Foundation (URF)

WEBWilliam J. Catalona is a researcher and prostate cancer surgeon. He is a Professor of Urology at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and the Principal Investigator on the Northwestern-based prostate SPORE since 2013. He has received …

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Which Prostate Cancers Are Aggressive and Which Aren’t

WEBNo doctor can tell a patient definitively that his prostate cancer is not aggressive and probably not life threatening. Non-aggressive CaP has been defined as Gleason sum of 6 or less, organ-confined, cancer volume of less than 0.5 cc, and a PSA of less than 10. …

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Antihistamine Decongestant Effects On Benign Prostate Disease

WEBDecongestants increase the resistance to urine flow through the prostate by causing the smooth muscle in the prostate to squeeze the urethra, and antihistamines weaken the bladder contractions. This lessens the bladder’s ability to expel the urine. The ability to …

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A Big Year For Joe Torre Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign

WEBThe goal of the campaign is to raise awareness for prostate cancer and the new genomic tests that can help determine a cancer’s level of aggressiveness. Each person is different, and each cancer is unique. Genomic testing may help men decide if active surveillance …

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Kayaking, Bicycling, And Prostate Cancer Dr. Catalona

WEBIn February of 2003, John was diagnosed with prostate cancer. The kayak trip was on the back burner. In May of 2003, John became a surgical patient of Dr. Catalona. Now, months after a radical prostatectomy, the trip is on the front burner again. This May, a year after …

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