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Prostate Cancer Treatment in the San Francisco Bay Area

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Overview  Besides non-melanoma skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, among men, in the United States. For many men, the work-up of prostate cancer starts with a routine PSA blood test at their primary care physician’s office. From there, many men with an Read more

Expansion of Western Radiation Oncology to Southern California

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD We are excited to announce the expansion of Western Radiation Oncology to the Southern California region with the opening of our new clinic in Palm Desert. Our medical practice has a focus on prostate cancer treatment, and we are bringing targeted prostate brachytherapy to the Coachella Read more

Options for Treating Intermediate Risk Prostate Cancer

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Finding out you or a loved one has been diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a scary thing to hear. The first thing many men ask is, what does this mean, and is my prostate cancer curable. Before I delve into treatment options with men, I Read more

Finding a Prostate Cancer Support Group in the San Francisco Bay Area

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Understanding Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Many of the men I see at Western Radiation Oncology are relatively healthy, active men who are surprised to learn they have prostate cancer. Between appointments for diagnostic tests, appointments for doctors’ appointments, and reading about prostate cancer on the internet, they Read more

The Importance of Exercise for Men with Prostate Cancer

BY ANKIT AGARWAL, MD Exercise has a multitude of benefits. However, starting or maintaining an exercise program is especially important for men undergoing treatment for prostate cancer! Multiple studies have shown the benefit of a structured exercise program for men with prostate cancer. Exercise is great…but does it really help Read more

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