Prostate Cancer Spotlights in 2020: A Year in Review
2020 has been quite a year. We wanted to spotlight a couple of exciting advancements in the prostate cancer world and beyond as well as looking forward to the future. …
PROSTATE PROS Episode 8: Approaching Chemotherapy
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/pp-e008 Modern chemotherapy is much more tolerable and much more effective than what we previously had.” – Dr. Scholz For many people the word chemotherapy triggers a lot of …
PROSTATE PROS Episode 5: Proceeding to Top Seed
Listen: https://soundcloud.com/prostate-oncology/proceeding-to-top-seed-1 “Urinary incontinence or leakage is quite rare after a seed implant, but it’s extremely common after surgery. This is another way that seed implants really shine when comparing …
Prostate Oncology Specialists Launches PROSTATE PROS Podcast to Educate Men with Prostate Cancer
MARINA DEL REY, Calif., May 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — PROSTATE PROS is a new monthly podcast hosted by prostate cancer specialist and author Mark Scholz, MD. Beginning June 03, 2019, …
Treatment Options for Prostate Cancer
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Selecting treatment for prostate cancer is complex. Start by taking the Staging Quiz (keytopc.com). This is the first-step to understanding proper management. Once you know your …
Osteoporosis Basics for Men
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD Osteoporosis is defined as calcium loss from the bones. It is a silent process until suddenly a fracture occurs. Common sites of fracture are the spine, …
Making an Informed Decision about Prostate Cancer
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD What Is the Best Therapy for Me? This is one of the greatest questions for men with prostate cancer. How do you arrive at a reliable …
Frequently Asked Questions About Prostate Cancer After Diagnosis
(These FAQs are for men who have received an elevated PSA or have a definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer. As medical oncologists who specialize in the treatment of prostate cancer …
Fundamentals Required for Prostate Cancer Staging
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD For prostate cancer patients, an optimal treatment plan is the most important factor for long-term survival, and finding that ideal treatment begins with accurate staging. The …
The 15 Stages of Prostate Cancer
BY MARK SCHOLZ, MD There are many barriers to achieving optimal care for prostate cancer. First of all, as we will see by the end of this article, prostate cancer is …