Effects of prostate biopsy on voiding and erectile function

A new study from a German research group is likely to fuel concerns about some of the risks associated with prostate biopsy. … READ MORE …

Prostate cancer news reports: Friday, May 22, 2009

Today’s news reports cover items on:

  • Gene expression and prostate cancer progression
  • Risk of complications from in-office prostate biopsy
  • Post-RALP voiding function
  • Urinary toxicities after IMRT-SIB
  • Drugs in development for CRPC … READ MORE …

Prostate cancer news update: Monday, September 15

Two new studies address issues related to erectile function and voiding function following radical prostatectomy:

  • The first deals with erectile and voiding function following cryotherapy in a contemporary group of patients
  • The second provides an interesting report on the potential of single-dose erythropoetin prior to radical surgery as a means to optimize post-surgical eretile function. … READ MORE …