Vasectomy and prostate cancer risk: What you should know
A vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure done in males as a form of permanent birth control. During the procedure, the vas deferens (the tubes that carry sperm) are cut and sealed. This prevents any sperm from entering the semen during sexual intercourse, thereby preventing pregnancy.
Although widely considered a safe procedure, there have been concerns over the years about whether having a vasectomy increases your risk for...
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Prostate cancer survivor thankful for second opinion at MD Anderson
Bill Kish’s prostate cancer diagnosis came after his doctor felt something unusual during his annual physical. Blood work showed his PSA level was at 5.3. He was 69, so this was higher than the normal range for a man his age.Â
A local urologist in San Antonio performed a CT scan and prostate biopsy to confirm that Bill had cancer. But he and his wife, Jacki, weren’t comfortable with the doctor’s diagnosis.
“They told...
Positive thoughts helped adenoid cystic carcinoma survivor heal
When Tammy Ebbinghaus was diagnosed with adenoid cystic carcinoma of the nasal cavity in 2023, the timing couldn’t have been worse. She was...