At Clark Memorial Hospital, We Focus On
Men's Healthcare Needs, Too.
We pay a lot of attention to women's healthcare needs at Clark
Memorial Hospital, but not to the exclusion of men. After all, men have special healthcare
needs, too. At Clark Memorial Hospital, we stay on the forefront of men's healthcare with
techniques like seed implants to treat prostate cancer and new alternatives in the
treatment of benign prostate hypertrophy (BHP), the Prostatron.
Men's health services at Clark Memorial Hospital is more than
just the latest in technologies. We are committed to raising awareness in our community,
especially among men, of the importance of preventive health behavior in the early
detection and treatment of health problems. We accomplish this health education for the
community through power lunches, physician presentations at their offices and in the
Healthy Lifestyle Center at Clark Memorial Hospital. In addition to non-gender specific
issues such as heart disease, cholesterol count, and blood pressure, the specific men's
health issues include stroke, colon cancer, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's
fear of doctors. We also provide easy access to the latest technology for both early
detection of prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, lung cancer and skin cancer - the most
common cancers in men - and in the treatment of these cancers. For more information visit
our Cancer Careplace, or call the
Men's Health Line at 285-5995.
The Prostatron transurethal microwave thermotherapy treatment unit is a non-surgical
solution for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. The Prostatron uses
microwaves to heat and destroy excess prostate tissues. The procedure takes about one hour
and can be done on an outpatient basis with local anesthetic. This device provides an
alternative for men who are unable, or do not wish, to have surgery or continuously take
drugs for enlarged prostate. The Prostatron uses a computer-controlled system to target
the prostate gland with microwave heat therapy. A cooling system circulates water to
protect adjoining tissue while fiberoptic thermosensors monitor temperatures for safety
and comfort.
The technique has been used in Europe since 1991, and more than 60,000 patients have
been treated with the Prostatron worldwide. The incidence of incontinence or impotence
associated with the procedure are negligible. The FDA approved the Prostatron in May 1996.
Prostatron treatment is covered by most insurance carriers and Medicare.
Prostate problems are exclusive to men. The
prostate gland sits under the bladder. As a man gets older, the
prostate gland grows larger. As a result of this enlargement, a
man's bladder has to work harder to force urine past the large
prostate gland to the point where treatment is required. A quarter
of all men over 50 will suffer from symptoms of BPH.
 The Best Defense: Early Detection
Prostate cancer can be
detected in its early stages. Your health care provider can check
you for prostate cancer with two simple tests, a prostate-specific
antigen (PSA) blood test and digital rectal examination. The
American Cancer Society recommends the following guidelines for
early detection of prostate cancer.
At age 50: Talk with your health care provider about beginning
prostate-specific (PSA) blood testing and digital rectal exams (DRE) of the prostate
gland. Factors to consider include your overall health and life expectancy.
Men who are in high risk groups such as African Americans or men
who have a history of prostate cancer in close family members should talk with their
health care providers about beginning screenings at an earlier age.
For more information
call 285-5995. |
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