November 19, 2024 | Men's Health Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer
What is Movember? Movember is a powerful movement aimed at improving men’s health, and as your trusted urology office, we want to remind you of the importance of participating in this initiative. Each November, men are encouraged to grow mustaches to raise awareness of critical health issues like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and mental health. […]
April 26, 2024 | Prostate Cancer
In recent years, advancements in prostate MRI technology, particularly with the implementation of 3D mapping on high-field Tesla MRIs, have revolutionized the diagnosis and management of prostate cancer. These cutting-edge techniques, coupled with standardized scoring systems like the Prostate Imaging Reporting and Data System (PI-RADS), have significantly reduced the need for unwarranted prostate biopsies. Let’s […]
March 21, 2023 | Prostate Cancer
Wondering whether or not a prostate MRI is right for you? Here are three reasons why you should get an MRI for prostate cancer: Your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) is elevated You have a family history of prostate cancer You are on active surveillance from a previous diagnosis of prostate cancer A prostate MRI can be […]
September 28, 2022 | Prostate Cancer
Did you know that prostate cancer impacts 1 in 9 men during their lifetime? It is the most common cancer to affect men, excluding skin cancer. It’s also the leading cause of cancer deaths among men. Prostate cancer typically affects men over the age of 65, and for reasons not fully understood, it’s more prevalent […]
September 6, 2021 | Prostate Cancer
Prostate cancer is a significant health problem in the United States with about one in nine men diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, excluding skin cancer. It is also one of the leading causes of cancer death among men. About six in ten cases are […]
June 2, 2021 | Men's Health Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer
Happy June Guys! It’s Men’s Health Month! The American Urological Association and the Urology Care Foundation have challenged men to commit to making healthy choices that are not only great for their overall health, but especially for their urologic health. Austin Urology Institute is accepting the challenge. Join us! This month, there are four weekly […]
March 2, 2021 | Enlarged Prostate Make/Well Men's Health Prostate Cancer Testicular Cancer Uncategorized
When focusing on our health, most of us know that looking at what we eat is crucial. When discussing prostate cancer risk reduction through diet, there are a some simple guidelines to follow that will leave your body better suited to fight the development of the cancer, that we discussed here. However, there are two […]
October 8, 2019 | Prostate Cancer TV Appearances Uncategorized
Dr. Shaw joined Good Day Austin to raise awareness of prostate cancer and what you need to keep yourself (or the men in your life) safe.
April 25, 2019 | Enlarged Prostate Prostate Cancer Robotic Surgery
Are You At Risk? At some point in his lifetime, approximately one out of nine men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, a disease that typically develops in older men, with about six out of ten cases of prostate cancer occurring in men aged 65 or older. A radical prostatectomy is a surgical treatment option […]
March 19, 2019 | Bladder Enlarged Prostate Prostate Cancer
Fighting the Frequency Have you found yourself fighting the frequency to urinate far more often than you used to? Is that frequency even more notable at night, and when you do make it to the toilet, is difficulty urinating and a weak urine stream starting to become apparent? If you’re a man over the age […]
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