In recognition of the efforts in the fight against prostate cancer, Queens Borough President Melinda Katz presented Riccardo Ricciardi, MD of AUCNY Bayside with a prostate cancer proclamation and declared October 19th prostate cancer awareness day in Queens.
Clinicians Embrace New Prostate Cancer Grading System
First described in a paper published 4 years ago, the new Gleason grade group system for the risk classification of prostate cancer (PCa) is now routinely included in PCa pathology reports and commonly used in counseling patients newly diagnosed with the malignancy. Dr. Elliot Paul shares his thoughts about the new system. Click here to […]
Advanced Urology Centers of New York Adds Two New Doctors
Drs. William Ulmer and Rajiv Saini joined Advanced Urology Centers of New York. Read about them in Long Island Business News.
Stay Vigilant About Prostate Cancer
We know how important it is to be screened for prostate cancer. Early detection saves lives. More than 3 million men and their families are fighting the disease today. Deepak A. Kapoor, MD and an Advanced Urology Centers of New York patient discuss progress in prostate cancer treatments. If you didn’t read the story in […]
Suozzi Subject of “Probe”
Congressman Tom Suozzi underwent a routine prostate exam as part of an effort to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of getting checked. The screening was administered by Integrated Medical Foundation (IMF), a non-profit organization which promotes awareness and early detection of prostate cancer. It entailed a PSA blood test and a digital […]
Testosterone Therapy Offers Benefits and Risks
If you need answers about testosterone therapy and want to learn about the associated benefits and risks, read Dr. Kapoor’s interview in the HealthLink section of Newsday. Click here to read the article.
Weighted Gleason Grade Group: A New Prostate Cancer Biopsy Reporting System with Prognostic Potential
Drs. Carl A. Olsson and Deepak A. Kapoor teamed with colleagues from world renowned institutions to propose a new prostate cancer biopsy reporting system which has prognostic potential. To see the poster presented at the 2016 Society of Urologic Oncology (SUO) Annual meeting, click here.
Brett C. Mellinger, MD, FACS Abstract Accepted at SMSNA
The Sexual Medical Society of North America, Inc. (SMSNA) accepted Dr. Mellinger’s abstract on the complication and post-surgical infection rate in American Medical System’s inflatable penile prosthesis surgeries – a single surgeon study. The abstract was presented at the SMSNA Fall meeting in Scottsdale, AZ and can be seen by clicking here.
UTI Myths, Cleared Up
If urinary tract infections have ever sneaked up on you, and you are looking for treatment answers, you need to read this. Dr. Deepak A. Kapoor dispels myths and provides the “do’s and don’ts” in the December issue of Glamour magazine. Read it here.
Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Being diagnosed with prostate cancer often feels devastating to patients and their families. But when caught early, today’s advanced and innovative treatments make likelihood that you will make a full recovery better today than at any time in the past. Read the facts you need to know about prostate cancer treatment from Drs. Deepak Kapoor […]