Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer
Does prostate cancer have symptoms?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Early on, usually not.
Urinary changes are more often from an enlarged prostate.
Advanced cancer may cause bone pain or blood in urine.
When should you see a urologist about this?
Ask about PSA screening starting at 45, or at 40 with family history or Black ancestry.
What is it like seeing us from Banks County?
Homer, Maysville and Commerce patients book at 2695 Old Winder Hwy, Suite 150, in Braselton. Procedures take place at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center.
How is this handled for Banks County patients?
For prostate cancer questions, our urologists help Banks County men understand PSA, MRI and biopsy results and explain the choices that follow.
How do Banks County patients get ready?
Before coming to Braselton, Banks County patients should gather a medicine list, insurance card, photo ID and any results from earlier care. Notes about pain, fever or urine changes are helpful too.
When should you phone Braselton?
Phone (678) 344-8900 if pain, fever or other changes appear, or if you just want to talk through a result. Our team is happy to help Banks County patients book.
Which other topics help Banks County readers?
What else do patients ask?
Can I bring outside PSA results?
Yes. Bring the printouts or ask your doctor to send them, and our urologists will review the trend with you.
What if I get a fever after a procedure?
Homer and Commerce patients should phone (678) 344-8900 soon after a fever starts, and head to an emergency room for severe illness or no urine at all.
Homer men ask whether getting up at night is just age. Is it?
Not necessarily. Prostate growth is common, and treatment ranges from pills to UroLift, Aquablation, HoLEP or TURP. A Braselton visit tells us what makes sense.
Is a leaky bladder worth a Banks County appointment?
We think so. Homer and Maysville patients usually regain some bladder control with treatment, and the first Braselton visit sets the plan.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate CancerWhat the video covers: An episode of our podcast explaining the PSMA PET/CT scan, an imaging test used to look for prostate cancer in the body.
- Watch: DocTalk: Primary Care Physician & Urologist Discuss Prostate Cancer
- Watch: #020 - Decoding PSMA PET / CT for Prostate Cancer
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
Where can you go from here?
Our prostate cancer page explains how our urologists look into this and which treatments our practice provides, and both open offices below can see you for it.
How do I book a visit?
Our Braselton clinicians would be pleased to help Banks County patients with this.
Schedule your visit with Advanced Urology for Banks County, with locations across metro Atlanta. (678) 344-8900 Book online