September 25, 2018 | Bladder Incontinence Kidney Cancer
The color of your pee can actually alert you to kidney stones or kidney cancer, as well as infection. Find out what color is the perfect pee color and what you can do to achieve it.
August 31, 2018 | Bladder Prostate Cancer
People take pride in things for different reasons. Some people boast about their long lost years in athletics, some like bragging about how many Netflix marathons they digest on a weekly basis, and others might gloat about how much lemonade they can chug in one sitting. At the Austin Urology Institute, our claim to fame […]
August 20, 2018 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Men's Health
TURBT, or TransUrethral Resection of Bladder Tumor, is a common procedure done at the men’s wellness center at the Austin Urology Institute. Austin urologist Dr. Koushik Shaw has performed this specialized procedure for over 14 years, with hundreds of TURBT procedures performed. A TURBT is performed when there is a diagnosis of bladder cancer. A […]
June 26, 2018 | Bladder Kidney Cancer Kidney Health Men's Health Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgery
We understand how shocking a diagnosis of a urologic cancer can be. In those difficult times you deserve the best treatment. You need an experienced medical team willing to discuss the full range of treatments available to you, including surgical options. Look for a surgeon who utilizes the latest technology and provides a friendly, comforting […]
November 28, 2017 | Bladder
First things first You hear the term bladder cancer and your mind immediately enters the danger zone. Your body goes numb; time stands still. You’re well aware that it’s a horrid disease that’s impacted the lives of millions, but your worry and concern increases tenfold when it hits close to home. Suddenly, you’re searching the […]
December 13, 2016 | Bladder
How to prevent bladder cancer Surely, somewhere along the way, you’ve heard the saying you are what you eat. While you won’t exactly wake up one morning resembling the mini tacos you inhaled the night before, the saying holds its fair share of weight. An essential component for healthy living is healthy eating, but there’s […]
November 16, 2016 | Bladder Women's Health
This week, we’re continuing our series on the bladder for Bladder Health Month. Today, we’re talking about bladder cancer, and specifically bladder cancer in women. Like many urologic problems, we tend to think of bladder cancer as something that affects older men. There is some truth to this. Of the estimate 77,000 new cases of […]
February 22, 2016 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Men's Health Prostate Cancer
Don’t be intimidated by the long Latin word. A diverticulum is an outpouching in the bladder, when an abnormal sac or pouch forms at a weak point in the bladder wall. It can be congenital, as in present at birth, or it can develop later in life. Normally, the bladder is relaxed when it is either […]
December 15, 2015 | Bladder Men's Health Prostate Cancer
When caught early and treated, patients with prostate cancer have a high chance of being cancer-free after surgery. This will depend on the grade and extent of the cancer, as well as the patient’s other medical problems. While prostate cancer is considered a slow-growing cancer, it is still important to follow-up, and have proper screening […]
July 6, 2015 | Bladder
July is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, and the Austin Urology Institute team has put together a handy fact sheet about the disease. While you may not hear about it very often, bladder cancer is the sixth most common cancer in the United States. At Austin Urology Institute, we bring the latest technology and techniques to […]
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