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DR. MANUEL S. EISENBERG, MD
Gilbert, AZ
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Oct 13, 20201 min read
Salvage radiation after prostate removal shows excellent cancer control and reduced complications
There is approximately a 25% risk of cancer coming back after prostatectomy for prostate cancer. The risk is elevated if worrisome...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Oct 6, 20201 min read
MRI is becoming more useful in the detection of significant prostate cancer
Traditional imaging such as x-rays, ultrasound, and CT scans have limited ability to see into the prostate and find malignancy. MRI has...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Oct 4, 20201 min read
Finasteride/Dutasteride do not make prostate cancer worse
Alpha reductase inhibitors (finasteride, dutasteride) help prevent growth of the prostate and worsening of urinary symptoms in men. ...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Oct 1, 20201 min read
Patients with intermediate risk prostate cancer do worse on Active Surveillance
For patients with low risk prostate cancer, Active Surveillance has become an accepted and at times preferred treatment strategy. ...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 30, 20201 min read
Delaying prostate surgery for prostate cancer does not increase risk
The 2020 coronavirus pandemic has led to disruptions in medical care. A review of prostate cancer patients, including those with more...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 26, 20201 min read
MRI does not replace prostate biopsy on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer
Observation (Active Surveillance) after initial diagnosis of low-risk prostate cancer is safe and becoming more wide spread. Active...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 23, 20201 min read
HIFU, not quite ready for prime time
The goal of all cancer treatment is to reduce the risk of danger from the cancer, while minimizing side effects and risk of recurrence. ...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 19, 20201 min read
Reduction of repeat prostate biopsies on Active Surveillance for prostate cancer
For low risk prostate cancer, Active Surveillance to monitor the cancer is often preferred over surgery or radiation. A downside to...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 14, 20201 min read
PET for PSA recurrence after prostate removal
After a prostate is removed for cancer, the PSA should remain undetectable (<0.1). If the PSA starts to rise, traditional imaging often...
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Manuel S. Eisenberg
Sep 13, 20201 min read
% free PSA after BioChemical Recurrence (BCR)
In patient's undergoing screening for prostate cancer with PSA, % free PSA can be used to further understand the risk of cancer. For PSA...
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