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Prostate Cancer

More than 90 percent of all prostate cancers are discovered while they are either localized (confined to the prostate) or regional (nearby). The five-year survival rate for men diagnosed with prostate tumors discovered at these stages is nearly 100 percent. In the past 30 years, the five-year survival rate for all stages combined has increased from about 73 percent to nearly 100 percent.

Early prostate cancer may not present with any symptoms. It can often be detected with screening tests such as a digital rectal exam (DRE) or a prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. But it is not clear if the benefits of screening outweigh the risks in all men.

Learn more about the pros and cons of screening for prostate cancer from a urology provider at Crossroads Urology to help you decide if it is right for you. Follow-up visits with your physician are extremely important if you have had an unusual DRE (digital rectal exam), or if your PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level is high. Your physician may order additional tests or suggest repeating the PSA tests.

Urology

Urology

Helping you get the most out of life Urology services at Crossroads Community Hospital focus on the urinary tract and system, including the bladder and kidneys, of both men and women, as well as the male reproductive organs. Urology specialists work closely with...

Cystoscopy

Cystoscopy

If a urinary problem is causing concern or interrupting your life, the experts at Crossroads can help. Our urologist specializes in cystoscopy, a simple procedure to diagnose, monitor and treat conditions affecting the bladder and urethra (the tube that carries urine...

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile Dysfunction

Impotence, or erectile dysfunction, is the inability to achieve an erection and/or dissatisfaction with the size, rigidity and/or duration of erections. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), erectile dysfunction affects up to 30 million men. Although...

Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones

Laser Lithotripsy for Kidney Stones

Living with kidney stones can be quite painful. But with newer, minimally invasive treatments, removing them doesn’t have to be. The urologist at Crossroads Community Hospital specializes in laser lithotripsy – an incision-free procedure that uses a laser to break...

Sling Surgery for Incontinence

Sling Surgery for Incontinence

If you’re like the millions of Americans living with urinary incontinence, we know how disruptive it can be to your life and peace of mind. That’s why Crossroads offers everything you need to take control. Our urologist specializes in the newest techniques, including...

Urinary Tract Infections

Urinary Tract Infections

UTIs are infections of the bladder and urethra that disproportionally affect older adults because of their vulnerability to develop a weakened immune system. Mobility limitations that may prevent good hygiene, and medical conditions, such as diabetes, kidney stones or...

Vasectomy

Vasectomy

A vasectomy is a very effective way of preventing future pregnancies. The procedure can be done under local anesthesia and is considered to be very safe. During the procedure, the urologist makes a small incision and cuts, ties, or blocks the vas deferens. After this,...