The Young Urologist of the Year Award was established by the 2012-2013 American Urological Association Young Urologist Committee (YUC) Chair, Dr. Michael C. Ost. This award recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of upcoming, young ... Read more »
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Washington Post Reports Death Rates Linked to Prostate Cancer are Rising for First Time in 20 Years
According to the Washington Post, death rates caused by prostate cancer are on the rise for the first time in 20 years. The surprising findings come after two decades of decline. Although the exact reason is not entirely clear, researchers believe ... Read more »
Discount for ZERO Walk/Run Registration this Week Only!
Take $5 off of your ZERO registration when you use code: MEMORIAL18. This code only applies to online registration between May 22 – May 29, 2018. For more info on ZERO, visit: www.zeroprostatecancerrun.org/hamptonroads ... Read more »
Don’t Wait to See Symptoms, It Will Be Too Late
Despite normal PSA and DRE results, Charlie Hill was encouraged to seek out further prostate exams for signs of cancer, which is when his diagnosis was officially made. Dr. Schellhammer and Urology of Virginia have helped Charlie through his entire ... Read more »
Dr. Unnikrishnan Talks About Overcoming Prostate Cancer Testing
With a studio audience of acclaimed Urology of Virginia associates, Dr. Unnikrishnan encourages patients not only of proper age, but those who have a history of prostate cancer in their family, to ignore the negative connotation of screening and ... Read more »
Don’t Take Early Testing and Screenings For Granted
Prostate cancer survivor Terrence Afer-Anderson sits down with Dr. Frances Martin to emphasize the importance of regular and early screenings, and to share his experience with Urology of Virginia during his successful prostate cancer treatment. ... Read more »
Dr. Fabrizio Addresses Importance of Prostate Cancer Awareness
Dr. Fabrizio is joined by prostate cancer survivor Dan Wagoner in discussing the importance of early testing and treatment of prostate cancer, one of the leading causes of death in men. Urology of Virginia prepares for Hampton Road’s fourth annual ... Read more »
Exercise May Be Linked To Longer Survival Among Men With Early Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests.
Reuters reports that according to a new study published in European Urology, “men with prostate cancer that hasn’t spread may have longer survival the more they exercise.” Read the Article ... Read more »
UVA Physical Therapy Department’s Community Health Education Series on Pelvic Floor Function
Our expert pelvic floor physical therapists are excited to invite both men and women to attend these valuable talks to make the connection between your pelvic floor muscles and the crucial role they play in bladder and bowel control and sexual ... Read more »