Fortunately, most men recover urinary control after prostate cancer surgery. However, every man is unique, and some may heal differently. I’m often asked to lecture on these issues. One such lecture can be seen by clicking HERE. Urine leakage with activity due to a weak sphincter is known as stress urinary incontinence (SUI). As a…
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Prostate Cancer and the Dreaded Finger Exam: An Update
Is it time to abandon the digital rectal exam? The dreaded finger exam to check for prostate cancer used to be a mainstay of check-ups for older men. With its value now in question, some doctors share the risks and benefits with their patients and let them decide. So, should they or shouldn’t they? “The…

