Living With Cancer on Active Surveillance: Practical and Emotional Support
Living with cancer on active surveillance can feel harder than expected. This article explores the practical and emotional realities, and how patients are supported over time.
Robotic Surgery for Kidney Cancer: What the Robot Changes — and What It Doesn’t
Robotic surgery is a tool in kidney cancer care — not the treatment itself. This article explains when robotic surgery helps, when it doesn’t, and how decisions are really made.
Life After Radical Cystectomy: What Patients and Families Should Expect
An honest overview of life after radical cystectomy, including recovery, urinary diversion, emotional adjustment and how patients and families adapt over time.
Active Surveillance in Urologic Cancer: When Doing Less Is the Right Decision
Active surveillance can be the right choice for selected urologic cancers. Learn when monitoring is appropriate, how risk is assessed, and what follow-up involves.
Recovery After Robotic Cancer Surgery: What Patients Underestimate
Recovery after robotic cancer surgery is rarely linear. This article explains what patients often underestimate about fatigue, function and emotional adjustment.
Bladder Cancer Surgery: An Overview of Modern Surgical Management
An overview of modern bladder cancer surgery, from transurethral procedures to cystectomy, explaining when each approach is used and why decisions are staged.
Positive Margins, Rising PSA, and Salvage Treatment: What Happens Next?
Positive margins and rising PSA after prostate cancer surgery are common and often misunderstood. This article explains what they mean and how salvage treatment decisions are made.
Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy: How Kidney Cancer Surgery Is Individualised
One of the most important decisions made in kidney cancer surgery is not whether to operate, but how much kidney to remove.
Patients are often told they need “kidney surgery” and understandably assume the choice is straightforward: remove the tumour, remove the kidney, move on. In reality, the decision between partial nephrectomy (removing the tumour while preserving the rest of the kidney) and radical nephrectomy (removing the entire kidney) is one of the most nuanced judgement calls in urologic oncology.
When Is Surgery Recommended for Kidney Cancer?
Not all kidney cancers require immediate surgery. This article explains when surgery is recommended, when surveillance is appropriate, and how decisions are individualised.
Partial vs Radical Nephrectomy: How Kidney Cancer Surgery Is Individualised
How surgeons decide between partial and radical nephrectomy in kidney cancer, balancing oncological safety with long-term kidney health.
Prostate Cancer Surgery vs Radiation: How Decisions Are Really Made
Surgery and radiation are both valid treatments for prostate cancer. Learn how decisions are made, what factors influence recommendations, and how care is individualised.
Robotic Prostatectomy: What Actually Matters for Outcomes
Many write about robotic prostatectomy as though the robot itself is the story. Learn what actually drives outcomes — oncologic control, nerve sparing, surgeon judgement and recovery realism.
Preparation for a Prostate Biopsy.
Facing a prostate biopsy may seem overwhelming at first, but understanding the procedure, its purpose, and what to expect can make the experience easier to manage. This guide will provide a detailed explanation of the reasons for a biopsy, the different types available, what you can expect during and after the procedure, and what the results might indicate.
Understanding PSA Tests: Your Complete Guide to Prostate Health
Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) testing is one of the most important tools we have for monitoring prostate health and detecting potential issues early. If you've been told you need a PSA test, or you're trying to understand your results, this comprehensive guide will help you navigate everything you need to know.
Recovery of Erectile Function After Prostate Surgery
Prostate surgery is a necessary step in managing localised prostate cancer. However, it can significantly impact a man’s sexual health and overall quality of life. One of the primary concerns following this procedure is the effect on erectile function, typically due to the involvement of the nearby nerves that control erections. However, with advancements in surgical techniques, such as nerve-sparing approaches, and strategies for recovery, there is hope for patients to regain function and improve their overall health.