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Western Radiation Oncology Expands Access to Prostate Cancer Care with Troy, Michigan Location in Partnership with the Michigan Institute of Urology
Western Radiation Oncology is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Troy, Michigan, established in close partnership with the Michigan Institute of Urology (MIU), one of the region’s most respected and comprehensive urology groups. This collaboration marks an important step forward in expanding access to advanced, evidence-based Read more
Western Radiation Oncology Expands Access to Advanced Prostate Cancer Care with New Memphis, TN Location in Partnership with Conrad Pearson Clinic
Western Radiation Oncology is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in the Memphis, Tennessee metropolitan area, offering expanded access to cutting-edge prostate cancer care for patients across the Mid-South. This expansion is made possible through a strategic partnership with the Conrad Pearson Clinic, one of the region’s Read more
WRO opens a new location in Nebraska, expanding access to cutting-edge, same day prostate cancer treatment in Kearney, NE
Western Radiation Oncology (WRO) has partnered with Heartland Surgery Center, an affiliate of CHI Health Good Samaritan, to reach a major milestone in cancer care—becoming the first outpatient surgery center in Nebraska to perform Low-Dose Rate (LDR) brachytherapy for prostate cancer. Earlier this week, the first patient in Kearney received this cutting-edge Read more
Prostate Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Saves Lives
BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Why It Matters and How to Take Action Catching cancer early can make all the difference – and this is especially true for prostate cancer, one of the most common cancers among men. Early-stage prostate cancer usually doesn’t cause symptoms, but Read more
How to Manage Urinary Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment
BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Radiation therapy for prostate cancer is highly effective, but it can cause urinary side effects for some patients. If you’re experiencing issues like frequent urination, urgency, or discomfort while urinating during or after treatment, you’re not alone – these symptoms are common and usually manageable. In most cases, Read more
Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors, Early Detection, and Diagnosis
BY JOHN SHUMWAY, MD Who Is at Risk for Prostate Cancer? Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the U.S., with over 165,000 new cases annually and more than 1.2 million cases worldwide. Although many men do not die from it, it is the second leading Read more