Did you know that PROSTATE CANCER (adenocarcinoma of the prostate) is the #1 cancer of American men in terms of incidence, affecting 1 out of every 6 men?

Did you know that prostate enlargement (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia or BPH) affects more than 50% of men by age 60, and virtually 90% of men by age 80?

Despite these high rates of incidence, prostate diseases are largely treatable. In recent years, there have been tremendous advances in the treatment of both prostate cancer and BPH. A range of new medicines are now available which can help the majority of men with benign enlargement (BPH). In addition, Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA), a simple blood test, helps detect prostate cancer long before any symptoms develop. Robotic surgery has now revolutionized the treatment of localized prostate cancer - providing a minimally-invasive approach with numerous advantages over conventional radical prostatectomy.

We hope this website helps to answer your questions and we wish you GOOD PROSTATE HEALTH....

                                                                             Satyan K. Shah, M.D.
                                                                             Director of Robotic Surgery
                                                                             Director of Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery
                                                                             University of New Mexico Cancer Center
                                                                             Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131