Patient Newsletter | September 2024

Typically, prostate cancer is slow-growing and unlikely to cause a man any harm during his lifetime. However, among some men, the cancer cells are more aggressive and likely to spread to other areas. This is advanced prostate cancer.

The rates of advanced prostate cancer are on the rise for the first time in 20 years, which is why we are raising awareness this Prostate Cancer Awareness Month about the importance of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests and knowing what your PSA level is.

Learn more about what elevated PSA is, what causes it, and how it is diagnosed and treated.

For the 10-15% of men who will develop advanced prostate cancer, learn more about the latest methods we have in battling the advanced stages of this disease.

Early detection is critical for treating prostate cancer, so if it has been more than a year since you’ve had your PSA level checked, schedule an appointment today.

BLADDER LEAKAGE – Tuesday, September 24 at 6:00 p.m.

Do you leak while laughing, sneezing, lifting or jumping? Do you have trouble holding it as you hurry to the bathroom? Do you wear pads or liners to protect against unplanned leaks? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you may have stress urinary incontinence. But you don’t have to live with it. There are treatment options available.

Join Jaclyn Milose, M.D., to learn more about bladder leakage in women, also known as urinary incontinence. We’ll explore the condition, symptoms, and various treatment options.

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KIDNEY STONES TREATMENTS AND PREVENTION – Thursday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m.

Kidney stones affect one in 10 people at some point. People with stones can suffer debilitating pain until the stones have passed or been removed. You can learn about treatment options so you’re equipped with knowledge before you get a stone.

Robert L. Elgin, D.O. will also talk about factors contributing to recurring stones and what you can do to help lower your risk.

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BPH (ENLARGED PROSTATE) – SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS – Thursday, November 7 at 5:00 p.m.

If you have a frequent need to urinate both day and night, you may have an enlarged prostate. Nearly half of all men will experience symptoms of an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by the age of 60.

In this webinar, James Relle, M.D. discusses the many possible ways to treat BPH and improve your quality of life.

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A new option for BPH treatment is available at the Interventional Radiology (IR) Centers at MIU.

PAE is a minimally invasive treatment for men with enlarged prostate or BPH. Its benefits include:

• Nothing inserted into the penis
• No sexual side effects
• No risk of incontinence

Ask your urologist if you might be a candidate, or call 947-999-8244 to learn more.

“Dr. Schwartz and his staff were amazing. Very professional, detailed, and attentive, with a thorough discussion of the procedure. Also, the IR Surgery Center was impressive – uber clean, organized, and seemed up-to-date with equipment and technology.” 

Welcome John Fallucca, M.D., to the team! Dr. Fallucca is a board-certified vascular and interventional urologist who completed his residency at Henry Ford Hospital and IR fellowship at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.

Men and women can achieve optimal health and wellness through natural hormone balance.

Hormones naturally decline with age, causing symptoms like

• Fatigue
• Trouble sleeping
• Brain fog
• Anxiety and depression
• Mood swings
• Night sweats
• Hot flashes or flushes
• Weight gain/difficulty losing weight
• Decreased sex drive
• Painful sex
• Muscle and joint pain

Biote BHRT pellets are inserted under the skin and release hormones consistently over time, ensuring steady and optimal levels in your body.

Available at our specialty clinic, REDEEM. Biote BHRT is an elective procedure not covered by insurance, but patients can use their HSA or FSA accounts as payment methods.

Call 877-MIU-REDEEM (877-648-7333) or visit REDEEM’s website to begin your journey to improved well-being.