The following information was taken from an audio interview (above) with Joseph Costa, M.D., a urologist with UF Health Jacksonville. What is benign prostatic hyperplasia? Benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH, is the growth of the prostate tissue over time. The growth of this tissue occurs in an area that…
Colorectal cancer, commonly known as colon cancer, is the third most common cancer diagnosed in both men and women each year in the United States. In 2022, an estimated 52,580 people died from colon cancer. According to Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Community Health Assessment in 2019, Duval county’s…
Top signs of urological cancer in men – Audio Interview The following information was taken from an audio interview (above) with Robert Marino, M.D., a urologist with UF Health Jacksonville. What is a ureteral stent? The word stent is more familiar to us when we think about a…
November brings with it an influx of cooler weather, winter holidays and moustaches. While some men claim they are just warming up for the winter, many are donning this keratin-based accessory for a more meaningful cause.
UF Health urologist describes the basics of prostate cancer, including recommendations for screening, common risks and symptoms and treatment options.
Male breast cancer is a rare disease that forms in the breast tissue of men. It is often detected at a more advanced stage, primarily due to most men not being aware that breast cancer may also affect them.
Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. It's important to know your risks and get regular screenings.
It’s no surprise that medical terms can confuse or even frighten patients. When you hear “advance directives,” what comes to mind? To many, it may sound like a higher level of treatment, or planning for the long term, which is a bit stressful. Patients who have questions may be unsure…
Anecdotally speaking, urologists nationwide share stories of vasectomy spikes during the annual NCAA Basketball Tournament. The on-court action keeps devoted basketball junkies glued to TV screens across the country for several weeks in March and into April. The phenomenon doctors speak of is an increase in male patients scheduling vasectomies…
