2017 Care Blog Posts
Crucial Facts on Bladder Cancer: Supplements and Lifestyle
This year it’s predicted there will be nearly 80,000 new cases of Bladder Cancer diagnosed in America. With November being Bladder Health Awareness Month, it’s a great time to brush up on some facts about this condition.…more
Six Peyronie’s Disease Signs That You Shouldn’t Ignore
The sooner that someone with Peyronie’s disease sees a doctor, the better the chances for good outcomes. Here are six potential signs of Peyronie’s disease that you should speak up about.…more
Take Advantage of these Crucial Interstitial Cystitis Resources
September is Interstitial Cystitis (IC) Awareness Month. IC is a chronic bladder health issue. If you or someone you know has IC, they may want to read the following resources as part of the Foundation's IC patient education materials.…more
What to Know as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Hits Full Stride
As part of Foundation activities during Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, four new episodes of the Urology Care Podcast will be released in September. The first podcast episode released earlier this month is an interview with prostate cancer expert and surgeon Dr. Scott Eggener.…more
Crucial Advice to Help Reduce the Risk and Growth of BPH
What kind of cruel joke is nature playing on us men? As we age, everything with our bodies seems to get smaller (or shorter) except for our stomachs and prostate gland! I believe the most successful BPH supplements work by lowering cholesterol, which improves your heart health. …more
Benefits of Walking and Eating Right
More people than ever are keeping healthy through walking, in part due to the popularity of activity trackers such as Fitbits. It's well known walking benefits the heart by lowering your risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes, and keeping your weight in check. Now new research finds walking may be good for the prostate, too.…more
Avoid a UTI as the Summer Heats Up
The summer months of June, July and August can increase your risk for getting a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI). Men, women and children can get UTIs, but women are four times more likely than men to get one. Most UTIs are not dangerous and can be treated with medicine.…more
Get the Facts on Diabetes and Urology Health during Men’s Health Month
I recently sat down with Dr. Bruce Redmon for a new episode of the Urology Care Podcast on diabetes. While diabetes affects both men and women, it felt right to engage in a long-form talk on how to prevent diabetes during National Men's Health Month. …more
May is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month
As the weather starts to warm up and we approach summer, it's a time to raise extra awareness and promote facts about Bladder Cancer.…more
Joe Conaway's Bladder Cancer Journey
Joe is happy to be back playing his weekly round of golf again. A year ago, he wasn't sure if that would be possible. He was diagnosed with Stage 3 bladder cancer which had already spread into the nearby muscles. …more
Know These 4 Common Signs of Testicular Cancer
Every April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. It's a time of year to raise extra awareness and promote facts about this common cancer in young men around the world. Education and early detection is a key factor to surviving testicular cancer. …more
How Vasectomy Compares to Other Forms of Birth Control
There are many reasons for why a man may choose a vasectomy for birth control. Factors, such as cost, effectiveness, benefits and possible side effects may all play a role. …more
March is National Kidney Month
March is National Kidney Month. It's a time to raise awareness about kidney health. It's also a time to share facts about ways to keep your kidneys happy and healthy. 1 in 3 Americans is at risk for kidney disease. …more
Free Infographics Available to Help Spread Urology Health Facts
One of the ways we spread facts about urology health is through infographics. Infographics show information and data in a quick, clear and visual way. They often improve someone's understanding of a topic by using graphics to show patterns, trends and other facts. …more
Team Know Your Stats Visits Super Bowl LI to Raise Awareness
The Know Your Stats about Prostate Cancer team visited Super Bowl LI in Houston to raise prostate cancer awareness with fans around the world. Spokesman Mike Haynes and Dr. Edward Schaeffer met with media outlets covering the game to spread facts on this disease. …more
Top 5 Urology Care Foundation Tweets of 2016
2016 was an exciting year for the Urology Care Foundation! Reaching people through Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram was a great way to help share stories of urology, health and education. Here are our 5 most popular Tweets from 2016: …more
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