Prostate Cancer: Active Surveillance and Robotic Prostatectomy
Prostate cancer develops in the prostate gland, often without early symptoms. For localized disease, options include active surveillance (careful monitoring for low-risk cases) or robotic prostatectomy (minimally invasive surgical removal of the gland). A healthy lifestyle can support overall well-being.
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Better Cancer Free: Robotic Radical Prostatectomy for Prostate Cancer
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Ever wondered about robotic prostatectomy? Dr. David Canes breaks down the DaVinci surgical steps, involved anatomy, and how remote-controlled robotic surgery works.
MUSIC Patient Educational Video for Prostate Surgery
Learn essential post-prostate surgery care, covering physical activity, diet, JP drain, Foley catheter management, and pain control strategies for your hospital stay and home recovery.
Prostate Cancer Grading and Staging
Understand your prostate cancer diagnosis. Dr. Canes explains grading (Gleason score, grade groups) and staging (1-4) to help you grasp how cancer aggressiveness and spread are assessed.
Prostate Cancer Risk Stratification
Prostate cancer diagnosis? Learn risk stratification! Understand how patients are categorized into risk buckets, impacting crucial decisions on scans, treatment, and observation.
NCCN Patient Webinar: Advanced Prostate Cancer
NCCN experts guide patients & caregivers through advanced prostate cancer. Understand diagnosis, treatments, genetic testing, side effects, clinical trials, and advocacy in this essential webinar & Q&A.
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It is an incredible privilege to do the work I do and to take care of patients like you. Your trust and well-being are at the core of my team's mission.
As a urologic oncologist, I'm proud to be part of Fox Chase Cancer Center's comprehensive care team dedicated to treating cancers of the urinary and reproductive systems. Our team approach allows us to provide you with the most thorough, personalized, and cutting-edge care possible.
I work closely with a diverse group of specialists including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and others. Together, we develop and implement treatment plans that address all aspects of your health during your cancer journey. This collaborative approach ensures that you receive the most appropriate and effective care for your specific situation.
My role within this team is to bring expertise in surgical treatments, including traditional open, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques. However, our care goes beyond just tr
