The American Cancer Society recommends that men make an informed decision with their urologist regarding when and if they are screened for prostate cancer. Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez says the decision should be made after discussing information about the uncertainties, risks and possible benefits of prostate cancer screening. This crucial discussion should take place… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, for the past 10 years or so, manufacturers of testosterone replacement products have been advising men that a little more testosterone won’t hurt them. Ad campaigns have created the illusion that typical symptoms of aging – including fatigue, muscle loss, and reduced libido – are all signs of… read more »

June is Men’s Health Awareness Month and Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez is encouraging all men to take charge of their urologic health by making prevention a priority. Healthier men live longer, healthier, and happier lives. This month, take these three important steps to improving your urologic health: Step 1 – Get Your Prostate Checked… read more »

A man’s PSA level may vary depending on many factors such as age, race and family history of prostate disease. However, according to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, an elevated PSA doesn’t always mean Prostate Cancer and that’s why it’s critical for every patient to receive a personalized approach. Dr. Suarez advises his patients to… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, recent studies show that men who ejaculate more often are less likely to develop prostate cancer. In the largest study to date that explores the potential link between ejaculation and prostate cancer, researchers found that men between the ages of 40 and 49 who ejaculate at least 21… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, the risk of contracting prostate cancer for men is as high as the risk of breast cancer in women.  He refers to them as parallel diseases even though breast cancer has had many educational moments from celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Rita Wilson. However, prostate cancer continues to… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) is a promising substitute for traditional prostate cancer surgery for men with prostate cancer that is confined to the prostate gland. This form of therapy destroys cancerous cells with rapid heat elevation that basically cooks the cancer at approximately 70 or 80 degrees. The… read more »

Shockingly, approximately 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in the country this year. Yet, Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez finds that many of his patients don’t know much about the disease. Following are some of the most important facts about prostate cancer that every man should know. It’s typically a disease of old… read more »

Men are infamous for ignoring their health issues. Complaining about aches and pains somehow seems unmanly to many men. According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, that’s one reason men are more likely than women to avoid going to the doctor. In fact, three out of four people who have not seen a doctor in… read more »

Also known as “man’s best friend” dogs may also prove to be his best doctor. According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, a study published in this month’s Journal of Urology revealed that two properly trained German Shepherds could detect prostate cancer by sniffing the urine samples of participants in more than 9 out of 10… read more »