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How Does Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Affect Me?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertThe prostate is located immediately beneath the bladder, and surrounds the urethra, the... Read more »
Preserving Erectile Function During Prostate Cancer Treatment
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health ExpertI will now discuss why in some patients with prostate cancer, the nerves can readily be spared... Read more »
Urethral Strictures and Reconstruction
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertDear Dr. Motola: My husband is experiencing problems urinating: pain, blood, pressure, etc. ... Read more »
Bleeding from the Penis: What Can Cause It?
By Jay Motola , Health ExpertDear Dr. Motola, I underwent brachytherapy and HDR treatments for advanced prostate cancer 16... Read more »
Erectile Dysfunction and Urinary Tract Symptoms
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...follows the surgical treatment of prostate cancer. All treatments for prostate cancer are... Read more »
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