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100 Monkeys Spencer Bell Legacy Show Webcast, August 28, 2010
August 24, 2010
On Saturday, August 28th 2010, rock band 100 Monkeys will be performing via webcast at 1:30pm and 8pm, EDT, in honor of long time friend and fellow musician Spencer Bell who passed away from Adrenal Cancer. 100 Monkeys has gained a lot of attention over the past year because of lead singer Jackson Rathbone, who stars in the popular Twilight vampire series. Jackson has previously helped to raise adrenal cancer awareness on behalf of his friend Spencer Bell. On Saturday,…
Top 5 Celebrity Cancer Activists
July 9, 2010
When celebrities are touched by cancer, either through their own diagnosis or the diagnosis of a loved one, many of them choose to use their platform to increase awareness and raise money to fight the disease. From breast cancer to prostate cancer, many celebrities are using their names to educate and inspire the public.
Our last post highlighted the top 10 celebrities who have survived a urological cancer. Today we're saluting the top five celebs who are taking the time…
Top 10 Celebrity Cancer Survivors
July 6, 2010
Many celebrities have publically battled cancer and won. Whether it’s Christina Applegate, Kylie Minogue, or Lance Armstrong, we can look to these cancer warriors for hope and inspiration. Here’s our Top 10 list for celebrities who have battled a urologic form of cancer and survived.
1. Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong has seven consecutive Tour de France wins (1999 to 2005) under his belt. That’s a tremendous accomplishment in itself. But when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer that…
Yo-Yo Dieting Linked to Kidney Cancer
June 25, 2010
There are too many diet programs out there to name them all. There’s no-carb diets, fruit diets, fasting diets, and the list goes on. While the methods for losing weight may vary, all of these diet programs have one thing in common – they all promise to be the answer to the battle of the bulge. And while consumers keep shelling out more than $50 billion annually on diet products and programs (yes, that's billion with a B) – it…
Actor Dennis Hopper Dies of Prostate Cancer
June 1, 2010
Dennis Hopper, best known for playing crazy roles in films such as Speed, died on Saturday from complications of his battle with prostate cancer. He died at his Venice, Calif., home surrounded by family and friends. Hopper was diagnosed with prostate cancer last fall after reporting flu-like symptoms and underwent treatment. He spent most of 2010 in a heated divorce battle with his wife, Victoria. He was 74. Watch CBS News Videos Online
Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds
April 16, 2010
A new book that combines the personal prostate cancer stories of celbrities and regular men called Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds: Advice on Options, Treatments and Aftereffects by Arthur L. Burnett II, MD and Norman S. Morris (Wiley; April 1, 2010; $16.95 US/$19.95 CAN). The book notes that prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death for American men who are often searching for information on treatment options in the face of this life-threatening disease.
Prostate Cancer Survivors…
Twilight Star Jackson Rathbone Raises Adrenal Cancer Awareness
March 22, 2010
Jackson Rathbone, one of the stars of the blockbuster Twilight series, is raising adrenal cancer awareness in young Hollywood with his band, 100 Monkeys. The star lost his friend and fellow musician, Spencer Bell, to adrenal cancer in 2006. Bell was just 20-years-old when he died from the disease.
The Spencer Bell Legacy Concert is set for April 24, 2010 in Dallas, TX. Rathbone recently directed a music video (below) featuring one of Bell's songs, Beautiful, More So. The concert will…
Famous Survivors Give Hope and a Voice to Prostate Cancer
January 18, 2010
In 2009 the National Cancer Institute reported 192,280 new cases and deaths of prostate cancer. But a diagnosis of prostate cancer is not a death sentence – it’s a disease that can be beat. Celebrated composer, Andrew Lloyd Webber, is one of many male celebrities to publicly fight prostate cancer. While some famous men choose to be more private in their battle, others use their platform to educate the public about the disease.
The following celebrities, including famous politicians, actors…
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Man says surgeon left clips in abdomen after surgeryWest Virginia RecordOn June 10, 2009, Steven M. Huffman presented to the hospital for a robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy to be performed by Dr. James P. Tierney, according to a complaint filed July…
Date: August 23, 2011 10:01 am
Candidacy for active surveillance may be associated with improved functional ...UroTodayWe evaluated the histopathologic and functional outcomes of patients who qualified for AS, but opted for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), and compared them to non-AS candidates. An institutional database of…
Date: August 22, 2011 1:01 am
Study: Sex After Prostate Surgery and New Techniques to Improve ItSacramento BeeDr. David Samadi is employing his SMART robotic prostatectomy procedure to enhance surgical precision and maintain sexual wellbeing after prostate cancer treatment. By Smart-Surgery.com Dr. Samadi understands this concern.…
Date: August 17, 2011 6:27 pm
Robotic Surgery: Clever Marketing or Life-Saving TechnologyNEWS.GNOM.ES (press release)ES/ — Robotics are helping surgeons make great strides in the medical arena, and the advanced technology used in robotic prostatectomy procedures delivers many benefits to both surgeon and patient. However, in…
Date: August 13, 2011 11:54 am
New Prostate Cancer Urine TestPR Newswire (press release)"I am a huge proponent of early PSA testing," says robotic prostatectomy and robotic surgery expert Dr. Samadi, "so I'm very encouraged to see research that may result in additional testing resources. Strengthening…
Date: August 12, 2011 2:53 pm
Robotic Surgery Benefits Springfield Hospital; Surgeons, Patients Embrace High ...Patch.comThe daVinci Robotic Surgical System is also widely used as a minimally invasive option for prostatectomy surgeries. The tiny incisions necessary to preserve vital nerves and tissue are now possible with…
Date: August 12, 2011 5:00 am
Renal and Urology NewsThe Robotic Prostatectomy: An Interview with Mani Menon, MDRenal and Urology NewsDr. Menon is a pioneer in the development of robotic surgery, especially the robotic prostatectomy. He and his group at the Vattikuti Institute have performed the…
Date: August 11, 2011 10:20 am
Live Robotic Prostate Surgery Performed for Nation's YouthPR Newswire (press release)I love when people are as excited about robotic surgery as I am." Carnakie-Baker pursued Dr. Samadi after learning of his vast experience in robotic prostatectomy procedures and witnessing his…
Date: August 3, 2011 3:31 pm
Fighting Prostate Cancer Abroad and at HomePR Newswire (press release)The removal of the cancerous prostate and is the best way to go, in my opinion. Many international patients know that, unfortunately, their countries cannot offer them the expertise that US…
Date: July 30, 2011 8:01 am
AZoRoboticsStudy Recommends Pelvic Floor Toning Exercises for Post Robotic ProstatectomyAZoRoboticsRobotic prostatectomy makes use of the da Vinci System that offers enhanced visualization and the incisions are much more precise. The precision offered by the system allows Dr. Samadi to leave…
Date: July 29, 2011 6:26 am
Post Robotic Prostate Surgery Continence and Pelvic Floor MusclesPR Newswire (press release)Dr. Samadi recommends pelvic floor toning exercises for some patients who experience prolonged urinary incontinence post-prostatectomy, but this is not the norm for his patients. As an expert in…
Date: July 27, 2011 8:03 am
Study: Quality of Life After Prostate Cancer TreatmentMarketwire (press release)NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - Jul 23, 2011) - Dr. David B. Samadi, Vice Chairman, Department of Urology, and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center…
Date: July 23, 2011 9:49 am
Who needs humans?Chicago TribuneIf you've had a prostatectomy recently, chances are a robot was involved. Surgeons may survive the robot invasion, but others at the hospital might not be so lucky. iRobot, maker of the Roomba robotic vacuum cleaner, has…
Date: July 23, 2011 5:13 am
Common Questions on Prostate CancerThe LedgerThey include observation (of potentially harmless tumors), radiation options, prostate cryotherapy and prostatectomy. Hormone treatments and chemotherapy are usually reserved for advanced disease. There has been a lot of media attention on the robotic ...and…
Date: July 22, 2011 11:12 pm
Israeli doctors learn robotics, with the help of local MDsNew Jersey Jewish Standard“Most of the radical prostatectomy in the US is done by robots,” said Lazar. When traditional prostate surgery is performed there is a significant risk of complications such…
Date: July 22, 2011 4:58 am
Centegra Performs First Robotic Surgery in McHenry CountyRedOrbitDr. David Goldrath, Dr. Richard Troy and a highly skilled surgical team at Centegra Hospital-McHenry performed the first robotic surgery in McHenry County July 6. The team used the newest daVinci Si HD…
Date: July 22, 2011 12:51 am