CBS42 sat down with our Dr. Thomas Holley and discussed Coach Hugh Freeze’s prostate cancer diagnosis and the importance of getting screened early. Dr. Holley emphasized having your PSA checked yearly for men aged 45-50 […] The post Dr. Thomas Holley speaks to CBS42 about Coach Hugh Freeze’s prostate cancer appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

Dr. Brian Christine explores the topic of Erectile Dysfunction, explaining what it is and highlighting the various treatment options available. The post WATCH: Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction with Dr. Brian Christine appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

Dr. Christine recently sat down with the guys on 3 Man Front of Jox 94.5 to discuss prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. Watch below: The post WATCH: Dr. Christine Sits Down with 3 Man Front to Discuss Prostate Cancer Awareness appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

Urology Centers of Alabama (UCA) is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Interventional Radiology Center in Vestavia, just 10 minutes down the road from UCA’s main campus in Homewood. Developed in partnership […] The post Urology Centers of Alabama Opens State-of-the-Art Interventional Radiology Center in Vestavia appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

On Wednesday, August 15th, the physicians and staff of Urology Centers of Alabama held an appreciation dinner for the staff and current patients at the American Cancer Society Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge in Birmingham, […] The post UCA Physicians and Staff Hold Dinner for Cancer Patients appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

Discussions with patients with cancer who are facing metastatic disease progression must be handled with empathy and compassion. Dr. Joelle Hamilton sits down with Lillie Shockney, RN, MAS, the University Distinguished Service Professor of Breast Cancer and a professor of surgery at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, as she shares her approach to handling delicate end-of-life conversations with her patients. Read and Listen Here >  The post Meet the Expert: Dr. Hamilton sits down with Lillie Shockney, RN, MAS appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

[BIRMINGHAM, AL]—[June 24, 2024]—Urology Centers of Alabama today announced that Dr. Brian Christine has been designated as a Center of Excellence for the AMS 700 Inflatable Penile Prosthesis (IPP) – a long-term treatment option for patients with erectile dysfunction (ED).1 ED is a common condition that is estimated to affect more than half of men between 40 and 70 years old to some degree.2 ED can be brought on by a number of physical or psychological causes, which result in the inability to get and keep an erection firm enough for sex.3 This can limit intimacy, affect self-esteem and impact ..read more

With King Charles of England recently undergoing a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate scientifically known as BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), it has shed light on this common yet often overlooked condition affecting men worldwide. Our very own Dr. Holley sat down with WBRC Fox6 News to provide valuable insights into what BPH is and how it impacts individuals.   What is BPH? The prostate gland, a walnut-sized organ located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra, plays a role in male reproductive health by producing seminal fluid. As men age, the prostate gland often enlarg ..read more

Dr. Bivins shares with Fox6 News the crucial role of early detection, emphasizing the power of screening and exams in safeguarding your prostate health. The post Dr. Bivins speaks with WBRC Fox 6 on Prostate Cancer appeared first on Urology Centers of Alabama ..read more

  As prostate cancer gains prominence in recent news from U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s prostate cancer diagnosis, the hospitalization of King Charles and the death of Martin Luther King Jr.’s son, Dexter King, it’s crucial to acknowledge the significance of early detection through prostate cancer screenings. Maddie McQueen TV, from CBS 42, delved into the topic with our own Dr. Thomas Holley, shedding light on the advancements in early screenings, which are now as simple as drawing blood. Notably, recent studies have underscored that prostate cancer manifests differently in ..read more