Lawrenceville & Braselton · Prostate Cancer
What is Provenge (sipuleucel-T)?
By Advanced Urology ·
What's the short answer?
Provenge is an immunotherapy built from your own immune cells.
Your cells are collected, trained in a lab to recognize prostate cancer, then given back through an IV.
It's for certain men with advanced prostate cancer with few or no symptoms.
Treatment is usually three sessions over about a month.
When should you see a urologist about this?
If you have advanced prostate cancer, ask whether Provenge fits you.
How do visits work for Oconee County?
Oconee County patients from Watkinsville, Bogart and Bishop book with our Braselton clinic on Old Winder Highway. Surgery is scheduled at our Lawrenceville Clinic & Surgery Center.
How is this handled for Oconee County patients?
Oconee County men with advanced prostate cancer can talk with our urologists about hormone therapy and other medicines, including how treatments are given and monitored.
How do you prepare when coming from Oconee County?
Watkinsville and Bogart patients can prepare by listing medicines, writing down questions and bringing outside results, such as an Athens lab report or imaging disc.
When should Watkinsville patients call?
Call (678) 344-8900 if symptoms change or you would like a result explained. Our team welcomes Oconee County patients and will help you pick a time.
What else can Oconee readers read?
What else do patients ask?
Do Oconee patients need a referral?
Some insurance plans ask for one and others do not. Our scheduling team can check your plan when you phone (678) 344-8900.
Are kidney problems from blockage reversible?
Our urologists explain what imaging and bloodwork show about your kidney and how quickly relieving a blockage matters in your case.
Can someone from my family join the visit?
Yes. Many Watkinsville patients bring a spouse or adult son or daughter to listen and help remember the plan.
Watkinsville men ask what BPH treatment involves. Where do we begin?
With your symptoms, an exam and a check of bladder emptying in Braselton. Medicines usually come first, and procedures like UroLift or HoLEP follow at Crown Pointe Way if needed.
Do Oconee County women see our urologists?
Yes, for leaks, urgency, infections, blood in the urine and stones.
Which videos can help?
Watch on YouTube: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats itWhat the video covers: A look at what an elevated PSA means and how our practice approaches it.
- Watch: What is Elevated PSA and how Advanced treats it
- Watch: DocTalk: Primary Care Physician & Urologist Discuss Prostate Cancer
These open on Advanced Urology's YouTube channel.
How do I book a visit?
In Braselton, our team warmly welcomes Oconee County patients for this appointment.
Schedule your visit with Advanced Urology for Oconee County, with locations across metro Atlanta. (678) 344-8900 Book online