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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 »
Urology of Virginia Named One of the Top 20 Companies in Hampton Roads by Inside Business
By Joy Vann, Inside Business Urology of Virginia traces its roots to 1922 when Dr. Charles Devine Sr., a world-renowned urological surgeon, opened his practice in Norfolk. He was joined by his sons Charles Devine Jr. and Patrick Devine. They ... 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 »
What is a pelvic floor physical therapist?
Imagine going to see your doctor for a bladder problem and the doctor says- “Well, I think we need to start with Physical therapy.” Long pause. “Really, doc, it’s my bladder, not my back!” Many women are confused when their doctor refers them to ... 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 »