Screening Guidelines for Prostate Cancer
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by Stephanie Audain
2y ago
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men.  While the disease is prevalent across the country, the screening guidelines are not.  Prostate cancer screenings have always been somewhat controversial because the tests often alert physicians to the presence of cancer, but there is no precise way to determine, definitively, whether the cancer detected would have ever caused symptoms or harm during the man’s lifetime. The benefit of screening for prostate cancer is identifying high-risk, localized prostate cancer that can be successfully treated, thereby preventing t ..read more
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Treating Prostate Cancer with CyberKnife Technology: Fernando’s Story
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by Stephanie Audain
2y ago
According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men.  Statistically speaking, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime. Fernando Velasco is the one in eight.  The 78-year-old Pflugerville, Texas resident was diagnosed with prostate cancer in February 2021. Fernando is a tennis professional who makes his health and fitness a top priority.  So each year, he makes sure to schedule his yearly check-ups with his primary care physician.  Still, like many people last year, Fernando mi ..read more
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Dr. Rivera Discusses Treating Prostate Cancer During a Pandemic on KXAN Studio 512
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by Katie Tune
3y ago
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Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by Stephanie Audain
4y ago
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many cancer patients are having to make the difficult decision to continue with their current cancer regimen or delay treatments.  Cancer patients and physicians must carefully weigh the potential benefit of routine cancer care versus the risk of COVID-19. To help ease these decisions, several peer-reviewed, non-profit cancer care organizations like the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) have recognized the rapidly changing oncology information relating to COVID-19 and have established forums for sharing best practices and specific institution ..read more
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Discussing Prostate Cancer on Studio 512
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is observed every September in the United States by health experts and advocates, and individuals concerned with men’s prostate health. Designating a month for the disease serves the purpose of increasing public awareness of the importance of prostate health and screenings, educating about risk factors and symptoms, and advocating for further research on prostate health issues. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in American men and about one in nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime. According to the American C ..read more
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Prostate Cancer Treatment and Sexual Function
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
When deciding which treatment option is best for their prostate cancer, men take numerous factors into consideration.  While their physician’s recommendation does play an important role in the treatment decision, in the end, most men make the choice that is best for them.  That choice is often based on treatment outcomes and side effects, and sexual function is a central consideration for most men. As with any cancer patient, the number one priority for men diagnosed with prostate cancer is survival, but for many men, sexual performance is highly valued and is more important than oth ..read more
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Battling Prostate Cancer With Austin CyberKnife
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
The precision at Austin CyberKnife means faster recovery and better quality of life through treatment for their prostate cancer patients. Watch Paiman Ghafoori, M.D., board-certified radiation oncologist at Austin CyberKnife join KXAN TV in the studio to talk about the benefits of using CyberKnife technology to treat prostate cancer. Dr. Ghafoori also discusses risk factors that might increase a man’s chance of being diagnosed with prostate cancer, signs and symptoms associated with the disease, current stats of prostate cancer, and much more ..read more
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Prostate Cancer: Know Your Options
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
Thanks to advancements in research and treatment methods, men diagnosed with prostate cancer have more options and resources available to them than ever before. Whether you or a loved one has been newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, talking to your doctor to learn more about the disease and treatments that are right for you is an important first step.  You have many treatment choices and learning about the different prostate cancer treatment options will help you make the right decisions for you.  Become informed and take control by: – Asking questions – Doing your own research – S ..read more
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Austin CyberKnife Medical Director Speaks at Us TOO Meeting
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
Douglas J. Rivera, M.D., Radiation Oncologist and Medical Director at Austin CyberKnife, recently spoke at the Williamson County Us TOO Prostate Cancer Support Group chapter meeting. The meeting, which takes place on the second Thursday of every month, was held at 3 p.m. on April 11 at the Baylor Scott & White Clinic community room in Georgetown, Texas. Dr. Rivera was a guest speaker at the event and lectured about radiation treatment options for patients with prostate cancer.  The men in attendance asked detailed questions, shared their personal experiences, and a few of Dr. Rivera’s ..read more
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Treating Prostate Cancer with CyberKnife Technology: Phil’s Story
Austin CyberKnife | Prostate Cancer
by admin
4y ago
At his annual physical in the spring of 2016, Phil Van Ostrand’s primary care physician told him that his PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) level was elevated. The 72-year-old Woodcreek, Texas resident was not too alarmed, he had heard this news before. “I had struggled with intermediate and high PSA levels off and on for several years,” said Van Ostrand. “It was generally diagnosed as prostatitis and aggressively treated with antibiotics until the PSA level went back down.” Phil’s PCP told him that his PSA had jumped back up again and he was starting to get concerned because every time it went ..read more
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