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Prostate Health Playbook- Order

Prostate Health Playbook

Order this football-themed prostate health resource covering prostatitis, BPH, incontinence as well as information on prostate cancer to include screening and treatment options.… more

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Bladder Cancer Patient Guide

Guide with information about how to diagnose, treat and manage bladder cancer, including a patient perspective.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Urologic Cancer Cookbook

Living Healthy Cookbook with Information about Urologic Cancers

Part of managing cancer includes a healthy diet and lifestyle. This educational cookbook has recipes from celebrity chefs and is designed to help those affected by urologic cancers.… more

Kidney Cookbook

Living Healthy: Fight Kidney Stones with Food Cookbook

An educational recipe book designed to help prevent kidney stones with nutrition and diet.… more

Prostate Health Playbook

Prostate Health Playbook

Download this football-themed prostate health resource covering prostatitis, BPH, incontinence as well as information on prostate cancer to include screening and treatment options.… more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS)

Download this patient guide to learn more information about IC/BPS and the urinary tract.… more

French Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome Patient Guide

Guide patient sur la cystite interstitielle (syndrome de la vessie douloureuse)

La cystite interstitielle (CI), ou syndrome de la vessie douloureuse (SVD), est un problème de douleur vésicale chronique. Cela peut évoquer une infection de la vessie ou infection urinaire, mais ce n’en est pas une. Il s’agit d’une sensation d’inconfort et de pression dans la région de la vessie qui dure six semaines ou plus, sans infection ni autre cause évidente. (Patient Guide to Interstitial Cystitis (Painful Bladder Syndrome))… more

French Early-stage Prostate Cancer

Guide patient sur le cancer de la prostate de stade précoce

Le cancer de la prostate est la deuxième cause de décès par cancer chez les hommes aux États-Unis. La plupart des hommes ayant un diagnostic précoce peuvent vivre longtemps. Choisir son traitement peut être difficile. Informez-vous et posez des questions afin de faire le choix qui vous conviendra le mieux. (Early-stage Prostate Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide

ضعف ضبط - تناؤ کے سبب پیشاب کے ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لئے رہنما کتابچہ

پیشاب کا ضعف ضبط مثانے پر ضبط اختیار کرنے کا ایک مسئلہ ہے، جس کی وجہ سے پیشاب خارج ہو جاتا ہے۔ متحدہ امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد اس مسئلے کے ساتھ رہتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو اپنی پسند کے کام کرنے سے روکتا ہے۔ آپ باتھ روم سے دور ہونے کا ڈر کے بارے میں ہی سوچتے (Stress Urinary Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Early-stage Prostate Cancer Patient Guide

مقامی پروسٹیٹ کینسر: مریضوں کے لئے رہنما کتابچہ

چونکہ پروسٹیٹ کینسر کے کوئی واضح انتباہات نہیں ہیں، لہذا ڈاکٹرز کینسر کا جلد پتہ لگانے والے ٹیسٹس کو نہایت اہم سمجھتے ہیں۔ یہ جاننا کہ پروسٹیٹ کینسر کا کیسے بہترین معائنہ کرایا جائے، تشخیص کرائیں اور علاج کا اختیار منتخب کریں، اس سے بنیادی امور سے شروع کرنے میں مدد ملتی ہے۔ (Early-stage Prostate Cancer Patient Guide)… more

Urdu Incontinence

ضعف ضبط پر مریضوں کے لیےرہنما کتابچہ

امریکہ میں لاکھوں افراد ضعف ضبط اور مثانے کے کنٹرول کی علامات کےساتھ زندگی بسر کرتے ہیں۔ یہ مردوں، خواتین اور بچوں کو وہ زندگی گزارنےسے روک سکتا ہے جس کی وہ خواہش رکھتے ہیں۔ باتھ روم سے دور ہونےکا خوف روزمرہ کی زندگی کے انتخابات کو محدود کر سکتا ہے۔ (Incontinence Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese NMIBC

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư bàng quang không xâm lấn cơ (UTBQ KXLC)

Ung thư bàng quang thường xuất phát từ lớp niêm mạc lót trong lòng bàng quang. (Non-Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer

HƯỚNG DẪN DÀNH CHO BỆNH NHÂN UNG THƯ BÀNG QUANG XÂM LẤN CƠ (UTBQ XLC)

Tài liệu hướng dẫn này sẽ nói cho bạn về UTBQ XLC và những gì bạn có thể làm để đối mặt với căn bệnh này. (Muscle Invasive Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Kidney Stones

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân sỏi thận

Tài liệu này hướng dẫn cách chẩn đoán và điều trị sỏi, cũng như giải thích cách phòng ngừa bằng chế độ ăn uống vàthuốc. (Kidney Stones Patient Guide)… more

Vietnamese Kidney Masses

Hướng dẫn dành cho bệnh nhân ung thư thận

Hướng dẫn này sẽ cho bạn biết về ung thư thận và các bước tiếp theo mà bạn có thể thực hiện nếu một khối u hình thành trong cơ thể của bạn. (Kidney Cancer Patient Guide)… more

UrologyHealth extra – Bladder Cancer Special Issue- For Order

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Order this special issue focusing on bladder cancer to be shipped free in the United States and includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

UrologyHealth extra® – Bladder Cancer Special Issue

Download this special issue focusing on bladder cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on the basics such as the stages of this cancer, symptoms, treatments, risk factors and how to learn more.… more

UrologyHealth extra® – Navigating Prostate Cancer

UrologyHealth extra® – Navigating Prostate Cancer

Download this special issue focusing on prostate cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on risk factors, healthy living tips and more.… more

UrologyHealth extra Navigating Prostate Cancer

UrologyHealth extra – Navigating Prostate Cancer

Order this special issue focusing on prostate cancer that includes information for patients and caregivers on risk factors, healthy living tips and more.… more

Prostate Cancer Screening What You Should Know-Order

Prostate Cancer Screening What You Should Know

Order this patient-friendly prostate cancer screening fact sheet to be shipped free in the United States. This fact sheet is used to aid in decision making about prostate cancer screening.… more

Prostate Cancer Screening Talking to Your Health Care Team Assessment Tool

Prostate Cancer Screening Talking to Your Health Care Team Assessment Tool

Download this free patient-friendly screening assessment tool designed to self-assess symptoms to help guide conversations with your health care team about prostate cancer screening. … more

Prostate Cancer Screening What You Should Know

Prostate Cancer Screening What You Should Know

Download this free patient-friendly fact sheet to aid in decision making about prostate cancer screening.… more

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A review of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) to include general information, benefits, risks and side effects. … more

Treatment Intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Treatment Intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Learn about treatment intensification for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer and questions to ask your doctor.… more

Treatment for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Treatment for Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer (HSPC) - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Hormone Sensitive Prostate Cancer, common treatments and what to expect after treatment.… more

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A description about genetic testing for kidney cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Constipation and Urine Control - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

This fact sheet outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Constipation and Urine Control: What You Should Know

Order this fact sheet that outlines what to know about constipation and urine control. Constipation happens when you go too long without having a bowel movement & this can cause issues with urine control. … more

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) - Talking to Your Doctor Fact Sheet

Learn about how to talk to your doctor Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer.… more

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Learn about Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer, who should receive ADT, how is ADT given and the benefits, risks and side effects of ADT. … more

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Fact Sheet

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) Treatment Fact Sheet

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate, is common for men as they age. BPH itself may not need any treatment, but if it starts to cause problems, treatment may help.… more

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Calcium and Kidney Stones - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

There are two types of calcium stones: calcium oxalate and calcium phosphate. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about calcium and kidney stones.… more

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Kidney Cysts - What You Should Know Fact Sheet

As a person ages, sacs filled with fluid, called cysts, can form in the kidneys. This fact sheet outlines what you should know about kidney cysts.… more

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Women who have gone through menopause often have vaginal dryness. This problem is also common in those who have had both of their ovaries surgically removed. In some cases, vaginal dryness can lead to pain with sex, burning vaginal discomfort or itching, recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) or abnormal vaginal discharge. Topical estrogen is a prescription treatment that can help lower or ease these symptoms.… more

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Bladder Cancer: What You Should Know

Learn more about the basics of bladder cancer including types, causes, symptoms, testing and treatment options. … more

Salvage Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Salvage Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Learn about salvage radiation therapy (SRT) as a type of cancer treatment given to men who had their prostate removed yet their prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels begin to rise.… more

Genomic Diagnostic Testing for Prostate Cancer

Genomic Diagnostic Testing for Prostate Cancer

Learn about genomic testing and how it may impact prostate cancer.… more

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Bladder Cancer Prevention

Download this fact sheet.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer – Talking to Your Doctor

Learn more about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how to prepare as a way to feel more ready to talk with your doctor.… more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer - What You Should Know

A description about genetic testing for bladder cancer and how genetic test results may help patients make informed choices.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

Ureteral Stents What You Should Know

A ureteral stent is a plastic, flexible tube that helps the kidney drain urine after kidney stone surgery. Learn about how they feel, how they are removed and when to call a doctor if you feel concerned. … more

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Interstitial Cystitis/Bladder Pain Syndrome (IC/BPS) Fact Sheet

Download this fact sheet to read a concise review of interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome.… more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer Fact Sheet

Summary of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma including treatment, adverse reactions and questions to ask the health care team.… more

Prostatectomy- What You Should Know Fact Sheet

Prostatectomy – What You Should Know Fact Sheet

A review of prostatectomy for prostate cancer treatment to include general information, benefits, risks and side effects. … more

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Kidney Stones - Treatment

Download this fact sheet.… more

Urinary Tract Infections What You Should Know

Urinary Tract Infections What You Should Know

A description of urinary tract infections to include tips on how to prevent UTIs.… more

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Kidney Cancer Treatment

Download this fact sheet.… more

Hematuria

Hematuria

Download this fact sheet… more

Prostate Basics

Prostate Basics

The basics about prostate function and prostate cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

Kidney Basics

Kidney Basics

The basics about kidney function, kidney stones and kidney cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams.… more

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

OEstrogènes topiques: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Les femmes ménopausées présentent souvent une sécheresse vaginale. Ce problème est également fréquent chez celles qui ont subi une ablation chirurgicale des deux ovaires. Dans certains cas, la sécheresse vaginale peut entraîner des douleurs lors des rapports sexuels, une sensation de brûlure ou des démangeaisons vaginales, des infections urinaires (IU) récurrentes ou des pertes vaginales anormales. (Topical Estrogen – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Détente des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Un plancher pelvien musclé peut aider à prévenir les fuites et à calmer l’envie d’uriner. Parfois, ces muscles peuvent être trop tendus, ce qui peut entraîner des fuites urinaires, des difficultés à vider la vessie et des douleurs pendant les rapports sexuels. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Relaxing – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Renforcement des muscles du plancher pelvien: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Des millions de personnes souffrent d’incontinence urinaire (fuites d’urine). Elles ont souvent l’impression que leur vie est soumise au bon vouloir de leur vessie. Mais ce n’est pas une fatalité. Vous pouvez agir dès maintenant pour mieux contrôler votre vessie. (Pelvic Floor Muscle Strength – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Tests génétiques pour le cancer du rein: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Une masse rénale, ou tumeur, est une excroissance anormale dans le rein. Certaines masses rénales sont bénignes (non cancéreuses) et d’autres sont malignes (cancéreuses). (Genetic Testing for Kidney Cancer - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Calcium et calculs rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’urine contient de nombreux minéraux et sels dissous. Lorsque l’urine contient des niveaux élevés de minéraux et de sels, des cristaux solides appelés calculs peuvent se former. Ces calculs peuvent être « silencieux » (asymptomatiques) ou très douloureux. (Calcium and Kidney Stones – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Kystes rénaux: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Avec l’âge, des poches remplies de liquide, appelées kystes, peuvent se former dans les reins. Il existe cinq catégories de kystes rénaux. La plupart sont de classe I (kystes simples) et de classe II (kystes peu complexes). Ces types de kystes sont presque toujours non cancéreux. Les kystes complexes peuvent être associés à un cancer et devront être suivis ou traités. (Kidney Cysts – What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Cancer de la prostate de stade précoce: Traitement

Cancer de la prostate de stade précoce: Traitement

Les traitements suivants peuvent être évoqués avec votre médecin en cas de diagnostic de cancer de la prostate localisé de stade précoce. (Early-stage Prostate Cancer Treatment Fact Sheet)… more

Hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP): Traitement

Hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP): Traitement

L’HBP en elle-même peut ne nécessiter aucun traitement, mais en cas de problèmes, un traitement peut être utile. L’HBP n’est pas cancéreuse et ne provoque pas de cancer. Néanmoins, l’HBP et le cancer peuvent survenir en même temps. Les traitements suivants peuvent être évoqués avec votre médecin si vous souffrez d’HBP. (BPH Treatment Fact Sheet)… more

Hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP): Ce qu’il faut savoir

Hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP): Ce qu’il faut savoir

L’hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP), également appelée hyperplasie de la prostate, est une affection fréquente chez les hommes à mesure qu’ils vieillissent. (BPH - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Prostatectomie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Prostatectomie: Ce qu’il faut savoir

La chirurgie visant à retirer la prostate s’appelle une prostatectomie radicale. La chirurgie est généralement une bonne option si le cancer de la prostate ne s’est pas propagé. (Prostatectomy - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Cancer de la prostate de stade précoce: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Cancer de la prostate de stade précoce: Ce qu’il faut savoir

Le cancer de la prostate apparait lorsque des cellules anormales se forment et se développent dans la glande prostatique. Toutes les excroissances anormales, également appelées tumeurs, ne sont pas cancéreuses, ou « malignes ». Certaines tumeurs sont bénignes, c’est-à-dire non cancéreuses, comme l’hypertrophie bénigne de la prostate (HBP), et ne menacent pas le pronostic vital. (Early-stage Prostate Cancer - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Urdu UTI Prevention

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن - روک تھام کا حقائق نامہ

پیشاب کی نالی کے انفیکشن کی تفصیل میں تجاویز شامل ہیں کہ UTIs سے کیسے بچیں۔… more

Urdu Prostatitis - What You Should Know

پروسٹیٹیٹس - آپ کو کیا معلوم ہونا چاہئیے حقائق نامہ

پروسٹیٹیٹس کا ایک اختصاری خلاصہ جس میں علامات، اسباب اور علاج کے اختیارات شامل ہیں۔ (Prostatitis - What You Should Know Fact Sheet)… more

Bladder Basics

Bladder Basics

The basics about bladder function and bladder cancer with notes section to help patients and health care teams. … more

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Health Screenings Every Latino Man Should Know Poster

Did you know Latino men are at higher risk for many health issues? This free download includes numbers and screenings to help Latino men keep their health in check.… more

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

Combination Immunotherapy for Kidney Cancer

A graphic description of combination immunotherapy for renal cell carcinoma to include risks and benefits.… more

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Bladder Cancer: Get the Facts

Did you know bladder cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the world? This patient education video from the Urology Care Foundation will tell you all of the facts you need about bladder cancer. … more

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

Genetic Testing for Bladder Cancer

You may have heard that genetics can play a role in a person developing cancer. As a result, genetic testing has emerged as a new way to identify a person’s risk for bladder cancer.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Preservation

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Preservation

If you are a patient with muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your treatment choices. As part of your treatment, you may need to have some of your bladder removed. If this is the case, you should know your options for bladder preservation therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Intravesical Therapy

Bladder Cancer Treatment: Intravesical Therapy

If you are a patient with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment. Based on your diagnosis, your urologist may suggest intravesical therapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Bladder Removal Surgery

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Bladder Removal Surgery

Being told you have muscle-invasive bladder cancer can be very scary. However, your doctor and medical team are there to help. Your treatment choices will depend on how much your cancer has grown, and can involve bladder removal with chemotherapy or without chemotherapy.… more

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series Urinary Diversion

Bladder Cancer Treatment Series: Urinary Diversion

If you are a patient with bladder cancer, it is important to know your choices for treatment.… more

Ureteral Stents What You Need to Know

Ureteral Stents: What You Need to Know

If you have a kidney stone, treatment options vary. If you and your doctor choose surgery as treatment for your stone, a ureteral stent may be used.… more