Celebrated Physician: Norman Lester, MD
For as long as he can remember, Norman Lester, MD, wanted to become a physician. Choosing a specialty, however, took…
Homing in on prostate cancer with fusion biopsy
Left Image: The target from an MRI is merged with an ultrasound image for targeting. Right Image: The biopsy locations are…
A mother’s last wish
(Photo L to R: Dr. Gregory Argyros, chaplains Teklu Gudeto, Emmanuel Saidi, Christopher Oranyeli, Jerome McCallum, Anthony Akinlolu, Sheila Brown, Paulette Davidson…
How surgery can improve the lives of patients with lymphedema
There are many options available to patients for treating breast cancer. Unfortunately, a significant portion of patients will face the…
What to do when prostate cancer biopsy/PSA test results conflict
Prostate cancer can be challenging to detect. Our screening and diagnostic tools—prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing and transrectal ultrasound-guided (TRUS) prostate…
Ovarian cancer and talcum powder: What I tell patients
Talcum powder has long been a baby care and personal hygiene essential, showing up in everything from cosmetics to soaps…