Greater Boston Urology Blog

HIFU for Prostate Cancer Treatment: Pros and Cons

Today, we're discussing an exciting and extremely effective new treatment option for prostate cancer: high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU). As with all...

What is 3D MRI/Ultrasound Fusion Biopsy?

Today, we have a Q&A with Greater Boston Urology's Dr. Michael J. Curran regarding 3D MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy. As with all content on Greater Boston...

What is Active Surveillance for Prostate Cancer?

This past May, The New York Times published an article titled More Men with Prostate Cancer Are Choosing to Avoid Treatment. The article discusses "active...

Preparing for a Radical Prostatectomy

If you’ve been diagnosed with prostate cancer, your physician may recommend a radical prostatectomy to completely remove the prostate. Most likely, this means...

Two Cheers for Kidney Health

How often do you think about your kidneys? If you’re like many people, contemplating these two fist-sized organs may take a back burner to keeping other vital...

National Cancer Prevention Month: Assessing Your Risks

February is National Cancer Prevention Month and a perfect time to revisit your lifestyle choices and review your medical and family history. While taking...

Tips for Caregivers of Cancer Patients

With over 90 million family caregivers in the nation, November’s National Family Caregivers Month is an important way to highlight the challenges and rewards...