Prostate Cancer Treatments & Symptoms
Prostate cancer is diagnosed in 200,000 men in the United States annually. In it's early stages, prostate cancer symptoms are rare. Early detection and treatment are the most effective methods to cure a patient. Many prostate cancer treatment options are available and each patient deserves a therapy that is custom tailored to his needs. Over the past decade, a better understanding of surgical anatomy and advancements in technology have led to improved prostate cancer treatment outcomes with maintenance of quality of life.
Prostate Cancer treatments offered at SouthWest Urology, Inc. include:
- Robot-assisted laparoscopitc prostatectomy (nerve-sparing)
- Radical prostatectomy (nerve-sparing)
- Radiation therapy (external beam radiotherapy, brachytherapy, IMRT)
- Cryotherapy
For more information on Prostate Cancer, please visit the National Cancer Institute and the Prostate Cancer Foundation.
Latest News
World Class Care For Prostate Cancer In Northeast Ohio. |
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Ladies Home Journal article on the world class care offered at SouthWest Urology and Parma Gerneral Hospital. |
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Surgical Robot for Parma General |
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Crain's Cleveland Business article on Parma Community General Hospital investment in Surgical Robot. |
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Prostate Biopsies & Cancer Treatment |
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know error®. The lastest technology in prostate biopsies. |
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PROVENGE®.Therapy for advanced prostate cancer. |
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Welcome Dr. Carson Wong |
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We are pleased to welcome Carson Wong, MD to the SouthWest Urology, Inc. group! Dr. Wong is Co-Director of Minimally Invasive & Robotic Surgery. |
| Read Dr. Wong's latest article from The Ladies Home Journal. | |
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Upcoming Events
Community Health Talks |
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| February 7th, 2012 Men's Health Talk Speaker: Carson Wong, MD |
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| March 13th, 2012 Men's Health Talk Speaker: Carson Wong, MD |
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| Women's Connection |
| • Girl Talks |
| • Shape Your Connection |
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