Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin type of cancer in the country. According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, one in six men in our country will be diagnosed with prostate cancer, and a nonsmoking male is more likely to get prostate cancer than the next seven common cancers combined. And baby boomer men… read more »

According to best Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is the most common prostate problem in men aged 50 or above. Prostate enlargement is typically caused by aging and should therefore be monitored on an annual basis. Although not life threatening, BPH causes discomfort and could lead… read more »

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a new type of non-invasive prostate cancer treatment that offers a targeted approach to dealing with cancerous cells through the use of ultrasound energy, or sound waves. When precisely performed by your Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, HIFU has the ability to heat up and destroy cancerous tissues within the… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, when a man reaches the age of 40, his prostate – which is the walnut-sized organ located below the bladder and in front of the rectum – starts to enlarge, resulting in a condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). As a result of BPH, the tube transporting urine… read more »

According to best Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is cutting back on the rate of false negatives when testing for prostate cancer and saving lives. For most men, a prostate biopsy – which includes having a thin needle inserted through the rectum, urethra or perineum to poke the prostate gland any… read more »

According to Miami urologist and prostate cancer treatment specialist Dr. George Suarez, non-surgical treatment for enlarged prostate is going to be a reality in the days to come. Experts have been using pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).   The great news for people who are suffering from BPH is… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, benign prostatic hyperplasia – or BPH – affects about half of men over the age of 60. Occurring when the prostate becomes enlarged, the condition typically results as men age and often results in a variety of unpleasant symptoms. While not life-threatening, this condition can press on the… read more »

When Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez began working as a urologic cancer surgeon many years ago, there were very limited options available for the treatment of men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Through PSA testing, the disease became more recognized and additional cancers were detected through the use of more testing. But some men don’t need… read more »

Sexual relationships can sometimes take a hit after treatment for prostate cancer. In fact, it’s an issue often faced by a large percentage of the estimated 240,000 men in our country who are diagnosed each year with prostate cancer – and their partners.But Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez is offering some tips to help keep… read more »

Both Primary and Salvage HIFU Treatments Recommended in 2014 EAU Guidelines on Prostate Cancer In the EAU Guidelines 2014 edition, HIFU is recommended for the primary treatment of localized prostate cancer and received a “C” recommendation grade. HIFU was not previously recommended nor graded by the EAU. HIFU as a salvage therapy following failed radiation… read more »