Alaska Urological Institute

03/09/2018

March is Kidney Cancer Awareness Month

Did you know…..
*Kidney cancer is among the 10 most common cancers in the United Sates
* American Cancer Society estimates 63,340 new cases of Kidney Cancer in the United States in 2018
*Average age of diagnosis is 64
*Most symptoms go unnoticed, so please talk to your doctor if you notice anything different.

03/08/2018

Importance of Regular Prostate exams

Behind lung cancer, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men, but the good news is that, if caught early enough, it is also one of the most treatable forms of Cancer!

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03/07/2018

Nutrition is key when dealing with cancer.

•Good nutrition is important for cancer patients.
•Healthy eating habits are important during and after cancer treatment.
•A registered dietitian is an important part of the healthcare team.
•Cancer and cancer treatments may cause side effects that affect nutrition.
•Cancer and cancer treatments may cause malnutrition.
•Anorexia and cachexia are common causes of malnutrition in cancer patients.

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03/06/2018

Our Mission
A New Vision of How to Deliver Healthcare

Reimagining the way healthcare should be provided is one of the values we uphold at Alaska Medical Specialties. We are the first of our kind throughout Alaska, beginning our practice more than three decades ago. We strive to provide superb medical care in several ways: offering comprehensive and integrative healthcare, using leading-edge technology, and continuously researching innovations in the industry.

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02/23/2018

Low Testosterone
Testosterone is a hormone made in the testicles that helps to maintain s***m production, overall s*xual function, muscle mass and strength, and bone strength. Urologists at Alaska Medical Specialties utilize state-of-the-art therapies to help maintain or re-attain healthy testosterone levels.
Symptoms of “low T” can include decreased energy, s*x drive and / or strength; moodiness or depression; weak erections; and either drowsiness or poor sleep quality. One popular misconception is that only older men experience low testosterone, but it can affect men at any age for a variety of reasons, including injury to the testicles and obesity. The first step is to accurately diagnose the condition.
We have a number of tests to diagnose testosterone levels and several methods for treatment, the primary being medicinal

02/22/2018

A kidney or bladder stone is a formation of excess minerals, such as calcium, that have collected in the body and crystalized into a nugget-like “stone.” Institute doctors utilize a number of very effective and minimally invasive techniques to remove stones at our offices.

Normally, a kidney stone does not cause pain while it remains in the kidney. But when it travels through the urinary system, a stone can create a blockage, causing sudden, intense pain. This means that a person with a kidney stone may not have any symptoms and, in fact, may not even be aware that he or she has a stone.

The most common causes of stones are chronic dehydration, a high-salt diet and some medical conditions, such as gout. Having a parent who had stones increases a person’s chances of getting stones. Once a condition found only in adults, urinary stones are on the rise in children, most likely due to not drinking enough water and eating a high-salt diet.

02/21/2018

There is no such thing as a stupid question!! If there is anything you need to ask your doctor…please do! Take some time before your next appointment and write down any and all questions you may have!! This will only benefit you and your health.
Also, If there is anything you would like to see us talk about on our post….please comment below or feel free to message us anytime! We want to serve you all the best we can, we can always use your input!
Have a great day!!!!

02/20/2018

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer can strike men at any age, but is more common in young men. The good news is that it is generally rare and usually treated successfully. As with all cancers, however, early detection is the best advantage you and your doctor can have. The urologists at Alaska Medical Specialties are experts in men’s health and we have reliable testing methods and treatment options for testicular cancer.

The most common symptoms of testicular cancer can usually be detected by the patient or his spouse in an at-home examination. If you can feel a new lump on or swelling of one or both testicles or in the sc***um area, contact us for a diagnostic exam. Symptoms could also include “heaviness” in the sc***um or dull ache in the abdomen or groin area.

Surgery, radiation and chemotherapy are all treatments used to defeat testicular cancer. The urologists of Alaska Medical Specialties are the most experienced and accredited men’s health doctors in the state.

02/19/2018

February is Cancer Prevention Month.
Getting regular medical care is important in catching cancer early.
Regular self-exams and screenings for various types of cancers — such as cancer of the skin, colon, cervix and breast — can increase your chances of discovering cancer early, when treatment is most likely to be successful. Ask your doctor about the best cancer screening schedule for you.
Take cancer prevention into your own hands, starting today. The rewards will last a lifetime.
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02/16/2018

Being diagnosed with Cancer is hard enough…. Don’t try and do it alone. Having medical experts take care of you is only part of the treatment.
Too many people feel like they don’t want to put the burden of their diagnosis on someone else and try and go at this alone. Having a strong support system can only better you’re recovery process. Don’t ever be afraid to ask friends and family for help when you need it. You don’t have to go at any of this alone.

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02/16/2018

TGIF !!!

02/15/2018

It is not to late to register and attent Dr. Allen's Free Men's Health Seminar tonight!!
Light refreshments will be served.

Talking about Erectile Dysfunction can be uncomfortable or embarrassing. Symptoms and severity differ greatly between men.

If you would like to get more information, please come out to our FREE Men’s Health talk this Thursday evening at 6:00 pm.

Dr. Allen in partnership with Coloplast will be hosting this seminar and educate you on the treatment options available.