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The 20th Annual Meeting of the Society of Urologic Oncology is underway and we are there.

October 9, 2019 in Bladder, Fertility, Kidney, Penile, Prostate, Testes

Our very own Professor Vijay Sangar is currently attending the 20th Annual Meeting of the Society of Urologic Oncology in Washington DC.

The Society of Urologic Oncology will sponsor this highly interactive meeting where attendees participate in discussions led by internationally renowned urologic oncologists, medical oncologists, and scientists. State-of-the-art translational topics on prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, as well as strategies in urologic oncology will be discussed.

The meeting is designed to be a discussion of issues among members of the urologic oncology community. All attendees participate in the discussions and are encouraged to interact with program faculty as well as Clinical Research sessions.

It is reassuring to know that Professor Sangar will have attended this annual meeting which helps him further understand the urology sector thus backing up the reason that he is one of the best in his field.

For more information on the SUO please click here: https://suonet.org/home.aspx

Prostatitis

July 9, 2019 in Prostate

Prostatitis symptoms

  • Pain and discomfort in the pelvic area
  • Pain on ejaculation
  • Pain in the penis
  • Problems passing urine
  • Difficulty sitting down

These symptoms can vary from mild to severely debilitating. Prostatitis is commonly caused by an infection or inflammation of the prostate gland; this can be chronic or acute. If it is a bacterial infection it can be treated by a course of antibiotics. However if you have non-bacterial prostatitis (inflammation), this can be harder to treat.

What is the prostate?
The prostate is a small gland located between the penis and bladder. Its function is to produce a fluid that’s mixed with sperm to create semen.

Men of any age can suffer from prostatitis but it is seen most commonly in those aged between 30 and 50.

There are 2 main types:

  • Chronic prostatitis – the symptoms will come and go over several months (this is the more common type)
  • Acute prostatitis – the symptoms are severe and come on suddenly (this is rare) but requires immediate treatment

If you believe that you have prostatitis, it is important that you book a consultation so that you can be assessed and given a treatment to improve your symptoms. Commonly used treatments are antibiotics, painkillers, prostate relaxants or a combination of different medication.

In cases where no bacteria is found and standard treatments are not helping, shock wave therapy can be offered, which can help to subside symptoms of prostatitis. Research has shown that the benefit of shock wave therapy can last for 12 months or more when performed on a patient suffering with prostatitis.

If you are concerned about any symptoms you are suffering please do get in touch with our team who will be happy to help and advise you.

This article is intended to inform and give insight but not treat, diagnose or replace the advice of a doctor. Always seek medical advice with any questions regarding a medical condition.

Who is Urology Clinics Manchester?

March 9, 2019 in Bladder, Fertility, Kidney, Penile, Prostate, Testes

In today’s modern healthcare service our patients are increasingly well informed and medically literate. The expectations of patients are high and rightly so. As a consequence of several high-profile charities and extensive media coverage, the importance of men’s health, cancer and rapid diagnostics and treatment is becoming an increasingly important requirement for world-class healthcare. That is why Urology Clinics Manchester formed and it is why we do what we do!

Urology Clinics Manchester pride themselves on delivering:

  • Expert diagnostic clinics utilising modern technology, genetics where needed and rapid pathways to treatment.
  • ​Cancer treatments in an international cancer centre and the only internationally accredited and private fully equipped robotic prostate centre in the North West.
  • ​Men’s health clinics led by individuals dedicated to this important area of health.

We are dedicated to providing our patients with access to:

  • Evidenced based care & clinical excellence
  • Appropriate tested technologies & innovations
  • Our multidisciplinary team management pathways
  • 24/7 care, including urgent cases
  • Our concierge service (for international patients)
  • Our second opinion service
  • World-leading clinical trials

At Urology Clinics Manchester, we ensure you are seen by one of our 6 most appropriate clinicians in our clinics across Manchester, Cheshire & Wirral/Merseyside. We can offer the following clinics:

  • Kidney Clinic
  • Bladder Clinic
  • Prostate Clinic
  •  Penile Clinic
  • Testes Clinic
  • Infertility Clinic

We understand that seeing someone close to you is important, that’s why we have set up clinics in several locations across the North West. These include Manchester, Rochdale, Wilmslow, Wirral, Cheshire, Warrington and Newton-le-willows. All of these locations have good road links and parking on site or nearby. So finding a suitable a clinic shouldn’t be too far away from you.