Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second-leading cause of cancer deaths for men in America. The American Cancer Society estimates that over 230,000 new cases of prostate cancer will be diagnosed this year, and approximately 30,000 American men will die from the disease. According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez,… 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 »

Best Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez is one of the first to combine magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology with a traditional ultrasound prostate exam to create a three-dimensional map of the prostate that allows urologists to view growths that were previously undetectable. An ultrasound machine provides a flawed view of the prostate, resulting in an… read more »

Almost half of the men over the age of 60 suffer from an enlarged prostate. According to best Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, some of the men who suffer from an enlarged prostrate also often experience sexual dysfunctions such as ejaculation disorders and impotence. Most men who have this condition opt for surgery. If the… 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 »

BPH (also referred to as benign prostatic hypertrophy) is a condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged, causing urination problems. According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, BPH can raise prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels two to three times higher than normal. An increased PSA level does not signify cancer, but the higher the PSA… read more »

Do you have an overactive bladder? According to best Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, that might be the case if you: Are constantly going to the bathroom; Have a nagging need to urinate; Wake up during the night to urinate; Sometimes don’t make it to the bathroom in time. Don’t worry – you’re not alone…. 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 »