MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s chief of Urology John Lynch, MD explains the importance of staying healthy during and after treatment for prostate cancer. Dr. Lynch, a prostate cancer survivor himself, offers tips on diet and exercise in this video courtesy of the American Urological Association. To learn more about Dr. Lynch and prostate cancer treatments including CyberKnife radiation at MedStar Georgetown call 202-342-2400 or visit : https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/our-services/cancer-care/prostate-cancer/conditions

Watch John Lynch, MD, MedStar Georgetown’s chief of Urology, and a prostate cancer survivor himself, describe some of the alternatives for managing prostate cancer.

After being treated for prostate cancer you might face side effects like erectile dysfunction or urinary leakage. Your urologist can help you manage these issues with some very effective therapies. Watch John Lynch, MD, MedStar Georgetown’s chief of Urology, and a prostate cancer survivor himself, describe some of these options.

What does it mean when your doctor recommends active surveillance for your prostate cancer? Watch this video produced by the American Urological Association.

Watch John Lynch, MD, MedStar Georgetown’s chief of Urology, and a prostate cancer survivor himself, explain what's involved in PSA screening, symptoms of prostate cancer, and who should be screened.

Watch John Lynch, MD, MedStar Georgetown’s chief of Urology, and a prostate cancer survivor himself, explain the prostate biopsy procedure.

Jonathan Lischalk, MD is director of Thoracic Radiation Oncology at the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Proton Therapy Center. He specializes in treating patients with lung cancer and other cancers of the chest, plus genitourinary malignancies like prostate cancer and cancers in children and young adults. Dr. Lischalk has experience using a wide range of radiation technologies, including proton therapy. To learn more about Dr. Lischalk click “show more” below to reveal his interactive questions and answers.
To learn more or to make an appointment with Dr. Lischalk please call 202-444-4639 or visit MedStarGeorgetown.org/ProtonTherapy.
:01 Meet Dr. Lischalk in this two-minute profile
2:06 What is the goal of proton therapy?
2:25 How long do proton therapy treatments take?
2:50 How many weeks of treatment will I need with proton therapy?
3:04 Can proton therapy treat patients who can’t receive traditional radiation?
3:34 Why would I have proton therapy versus traditional radiation for lung cancer?
4:20 What stages and types of lung cancer are treated with proton therapy?
4:43 What are the benefits of proton therapy for lung cancer?
5:22 What are possible side effects of proton therapy for lung cancer?
5:57 How would you compare the side effects of proton therapy versus traditional radiation for lung cancer?
6:21 What are the benefits of proton therapy for my heart?
6:43 Why is proton therapy used to treat cancers of the spinal cord?
7:18 Is proton therapy an option to treat prostate cancer?
7:40 When do you treat prostate cancer with proton therapy?
8:25 What are the side effects of proton therapy for prostate cancer?
8:43 How is proton therapy used in children with cancer?
9:38 What pediatric tumors are typically treated with proton therapy?
10:08 Why is proton therapy a recommended treatment for children and young people with cancer?
10:55 What is the relationship between proton therapy and secondary cancers in children?
11:42 When do secondary cancers occur?
12:00 How does technology relate to the radiation technique used to treat my specific cancer?
12:27 Why come to MedStar Georgetown for my cancer treatment?

To learn more about proton therapy for prostate cancer please call 202-444-4639 or visit medstargeorgetown.org/ProtonTherapy

One Man's Journey with Immunotherapy and his critical message to other men.

"I've got a lot of warriors inside me fighting." - Euvon Jones, patient and survivor of Stage 4 Prostate Cancer.

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Watch Dr. Nancy Dawson answer the most commonly asked questions by patients here: http://ow.ly/RWNet

Meet Dr. Nancy Dawson, director, Genitourinary Oncology at MedStar Georgetown. She is a clinical specialist and researcher in prostate, bladder and kidney cancers as well as cancers of the entire genitourinary tract. Click "Show More" to see the list of questions that link directly to specific answers.

Learn more about Dr. Nancy Dawson: https://www.medstargeorgetown.org/doctor-profile/1073571519/?utm_source=facebook_paid&utm_medium=youtube_dawson&utm_campaign=mguh_prostate_cancer

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2:08 What is genitourinary oncology?
2:50 What is a Gleason score and what does it indicate?
5:14 What is a PSA?
6:38 Can other conditions cause a high PSA and what are they?
7:55 If I have a high PSA does that mean I definitely have prostate cancer?
8:40 What is hormone sensitive prostate cancer and how is it treated?
9:30 What is castrate resistant prostate cancer?
10:30What are second line therapies for prostate cancer?
11:24 What are other treatments available for prostate cancer?
12:00 What are the most recent treatments for prostate cancer?
12:50 As a prostate cancer patient, what kinds of tests do I need?
13:45 Why do I need a bone density scan if I am on hormonal therapy for prostate cancer?
14:36 If I have prostate cancer does that mean I automatically need my prostate removed?
15:11 Does everyone need treatment for prostate cancer?
15:55 What are the side effects of surgery and radiation for prostate cancer?
16:44 What is immunotherapy and does it work for prostate cancer?
18:30 What immunotherapies are being used for kidney/bladder cancer?
19:56 How is kidney cancer treated when it spreads?
20:33 How do I know if I am right for a clinical trial?
21:15 How do you know if a treatment is working?
22:09 What is the GUMDROP project and how is it helping people with all genitourinary cancers?

Hear radiation oncologist Sean Collins, MD, director of the CyberKnife Prostate Program, answer commonly asked questions about CyberKnife as a treatment option for prostate cancer.

For more information about CyberKnife, visit http://bit.ly/2kIAz9x.


0:01 Who is the ideal prostate cancer patient for CyberKnife?
1:16 How is CyberKnife different than conventional radiation therapy for prostate cancer?
2:33 What is involved in undergoing CyberKnife treatment?
3:21 How will I feel after the CyberKnife treatment?
3:48 Why should I come to MedStar Georgetown for my CyberKnife treatment?
4:21 You collaborate with Dr. Lynch. Why does that benefit the patient?

Dr. Kowalczyk is interviewed by Fox 5 in May 2012 about recommended guidelines on Prostate Cancer Screenings and the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test.

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The most advanced stage of prostate cancer is called metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer, when the cancer has spread to other parts of the body. This is also knows as metastatic prostate cancer. But there are treatment options available to help patients feel better and live longer. To make an appointment call 1-888-666-3432. To learn more, watch this video produced by the American Urological Association.

Hear answers to commonly asked questions about Prostate Cancer, treatment options and the latest technological advancements, first hand from Dr. John H. Lynch.

For more information about medical treatment for prostate cancer available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit http://MedStarGeorgetown.org/Urology.

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Dr. Keith Kowalczyk answers commonly asked questions about prostate and kidney cancer, including the use of robotic surgery to treat both conditions. Click 'show more' to see the questions.

For more information about robotic surgery available at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, call MedStar Georgetown M.D. at 202-342-2400 or visit http://medstargeorgetown.org/urology.

VIDEO CHAPTERS:
1. Introduction (00:00)
2. What is robotic surgery? (01:26)
3. Who performs robotic surgery, the robot or the doctor? (02:32)
4. Which patients do you see? (03:12)
5. What type of robotic surgery do urologists perform? (03:33)
6. Who is a candidate for robotic surgery? (04:05)
7. What are the advantages of robotic prostatectomy over traditional open surgery? (04:51)
8. What are the complications of robotic prostatectomy? (05:50)
9. What are the advantages of robotics in kidney surgery? (06:50)
10. What are the treatment options for kidney cancer? (07:32)
11. How has robotic surgery improved the treatment for kidney cancer? (08:19)
12. What is the benefit of Firefly Fluorescence Imaging? (08:50)
13. Who should receive Prostate-specific Antigen (PSA) screening for prostate cancer? (10:46)
14. Why should a patient come to MedStar Georgetown University Hospital? (12:39)

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David Viglione was diagnosed with prostate cancer when he was 62. His urologist talked about surgery, but David was looking for a therapy to match his active life. David received 5 CyberKnife treatments and never missed a day of work.

CyberKnife is a painless radiation therapy procedure performed without anesthesia—and no hospitalization. With more than 1,100 procedures performed on the prostate and an additional 21,500 treatments to tumors of the brain, head and neck, spine, lungs, pancreas and liver, MedStar Georgetown is one of the nation’s most experienced CyberKnife centers.

To learn more about CyberKnife and request a consultation, visit: http://bit.ly/2kIAz9x

Nonsurgical CyberKnife treats patients with prostate cancer through 5 Nonsurgical Treatments rather than 40 required with traditional radiation. Some patients continue with everyday life activities, like hitting the gym, but, according to this patient, "the best part is ... I'm still cancer free!"

Learn more about CyberKnife treatments and the most experienced CyberKnife team in the region here: http://bit.ly/2kIAz9x

Dr. Kowalczyk is interviewed by 9 News in May 2012 about recommended guidelines on Prostate Cancer Screenings and the Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test.

http://medstargeorgetown.org/prostate

Learn more about -
Prostate cancer: http://ow.ly/Rt7BH
Prostate cancer risk factors: http://ow.ly/Rt7EK
Prostate cancer treatment: http://ow.ly/Rt7Ie

Radiation oncologist Dr. Sean Collins takes us behind the scenes of a CyberKnife treatment live on Facebook. The robotic arm of the CyberKnife delivers precise doses of radiation to tumors anywhere in the body.

For more information about CyberKnife visit: http://bit.ly/2kIAz9x