According to leading Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, the most recent innovation in the detection of prostate cancer is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of prostate and ultrasound biopsy, both which provide numerous benefits for both the patient and the urologist. According to the National Cancer Institute estimates, in 2014 we’ll see almost a quarter of… read more »

High intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is one of the procedures used by Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez for treatment of prostate cancer which hasn’t spread outside the prostate gland. HIFU heats and destroys cancer cells in the prostate by sending pulses of ultrasound waves through the wall of the rectum into the prostate gland, causing… read more »

Surgery is one of the most effective treatments for prostate cancer, but it is also a decision that should not be made lightly. Have you talked with your Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez about his plan of attack? If you haven’t discussed the possibility of a minimally invasive surgery, ask your urologist about it today…. read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, clinical trials have shown that biopsy guided by MRI can significantly improve the diagnosis of life-threatening prostate cancer and reduce the over-diagnosis of non-life-threatening cases, thereby avoiding the side effects of unnecessary treatment. Prior to this finding, men have been subjected to a painful procedure called trans-rectal ultrasound… read more »

Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez is encouraging men to be more proactive about their prostates during September, which is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. He urges everyone to encourage their father or brother to get screened by their primary care physician or urologist. It is essential for men to be proactive, because the cancer is very… read more »

According to Miami urologist Dr. George Suarez, a report recently published by the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggests a link between a specific type of baldness and aggressive forms of prostate cancer. According to the report men who are in their 40s and who are going bald at the front and crown of their head… read more »

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 »

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 »