Health Awareness
Men’s Healthcare Q1 2023
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Pelvic floor exercises for healthy bladders, bowels and sexual function
Men of all ages can suffer from bladder and/or bowel incontinence or erectile dysfunction. Correctly undertaking pelvic floor muscle exercises may help address these problems. People generally take their bowel and bladder function and control for granted, until symptoms of urgency or incontinence are experienced. The pelvic floor is a sheet of muscle that forms...
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Let’s talk about sex and prostate cancer
Poor sexual function is the most common side effect of prostate cancer treatment, but personalised healthcare can improve men’s quality of life. When Elvin Box, now 65, was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in 2016, he felt lucky that the disease had been discovered before it became incurable. However, he was unprepared for the impact...
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Don’t wait for prostate cancer symptoms: check your risk now
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, and one in eight men will be diagnosed in their lifetime. For Black men, that figure doubles to one in four. Early prostate cancer is very treatable, but be aware that it doesn’t normally have symptoms in the early stages. So don’t wait until you’re feeling...
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Modern medicine and care require a paradigm shift with more patient engagement
Patient engagement interventions save lives. Effective communication between urologists and their patients is vital to improving treatment outcomes and long-term patient quality of life. Patient engagement will revolutionise medicine. That was the message at the Patient Day of the biggest urology congress in Europe. There is new scientific evidence proving that involving patients in the...
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Working class men are left behind when it comes to mental health
While attitudes towards mental health are changing, men — particularly those lower down the socioeconomic ladder — are struggling in what has become a mental health epidemic. The unfortunate truth is that suicide is still the biggest killer of men under the age of 45. Research shows that men in the most disadvantaged areas of...
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Don’t risk it — get checked for penile cancer if something doesn’t feel or look right
Although penile cancer is rare, it is important to self-examine regularly for any changes or swelling in the penis or groin. If identified early, it can be treated. In 2018, there were approximately 700 new cases of penile cancer diagnosed (CRUK data). While penile cancer can affect any part of the penis, it most commonly...
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A second opinion on prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment can be the best investment you’ll make
Men benefit from objective information about the sexual, urinary and mental health implications of each prostate cancer treatment option. Most men who come to our clinic are anxiously seeking a second opinion following a diagnosis and treatment recommendation for localised prostate cancer which is likely to significantly impact their quality of life. Our primary focus...
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Lived experience as a patient pushes surgeon to become a better doctor
A surgeon sees both sides of the operating table after being paralysed and turns an unfortunate accident into an opportunity to become a better doctor, empathising with patients. Mohammed Belal, a neuro-urology surgeon, suffered an accident which led to paralysis in his lower body. In February 2021, he was biking in the West Midlands when...
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Hiding urinary incontinence keeps you far away from help and treatment
Male urinary incontinence can be a sensitive and embarrassing issue for patients, but there are numerous ways to manage the condition. Specialists urge people to have confidence in approaching their GP about incontinence treatment. Mohammed Belal, a consultant urologist at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, underlines the importance of putting patients in control of...
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Men can enjoy life again with a new robotic treatment for BPH
A revolutionary, heat-free treatment to tackle urinary problems in men, while reducing major side effects, has taken a step towards wider implementation across the NHS. A robotic, heat-free technique treats a non-cancerous problem known as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), where men have difficulty passing urine due to an enlarged prostate. Consultant urologist Neil Barber explained...
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Cardio-oncology specialists offer prostate cancer patients wider support
Cardio-oncology specialists emphasise the effectiveness of prostate cancer treatments but underline the importance of monitoring the cardiovascular health of patients before, during and after their therapy. Prostate cancer can be challenging for men to cope with, but treatment can also impact heart health. An important new subspecialty, cardio-oncology, is offering support to patients alongside cancer...
