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The Team at the Prostate Cancer Center at Saint Joseph's is here to help you evaluate the treatment options as you make the decision for treatment of your cancer and guide you through the process as you establish a treatment plan. The first step is to schedule one or more consultation appointments with specialists on our team to look at your specific case and make recommendations for the best course of action.
Learn More>> Join us for Making the Decision for Treatment of Prostate Cancer, a free monthly informational seminar discussing all of the treatment options for prostate cancer in an unbiased setting.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING APPOINTMENTS: If you are seeking information and/or an appointment for the next free prostate cancer screening event, click here for more details about securing an appointment. Screenings are provided by appoinment only. The next prostate cancer screening event is schedueld for Saturday, September 10, 2011.
NEW PATIENTS: To secure an evaluation or consultation appointment, please CLICK HERE
Urology Evaluation Appointments:
If you need a urology evaluation and do not have a urologist, we are happy to connect you with one that specializes in prostate cancer. The following urologists are affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Center at Saint Joseph's and specialize in prostate cancer care. Our Patient Navigator can assist you in securing an evaluation appointment and answer any questions that you may have.
All licensed and board certified physicians are eligible for affiliation with the PCC by establishing a specialty in prostate cancer care. All PCC affiliated physicians follow National Comprehensive Cancer Center (NCCN) Guidelines for prostate cancer care and offer a comprehensive approach to the most advanced treatment modalities available for prostate cancer. Interested physicians are encouraged to contact Renee Sevy-Hasterok for more information at (678) 843-5665 or rsevy@sjha.org.
Treatment Consultation Appointments:
Surgical consultation: Minimally-invasive robotic prostatectomy
Nikhil L. Shah, DO, MPH (left in the photo) and Rajesh G. Laungani, MD (right in the photo) lead the robotic urology team at Saint Joseph's. All of the surgeons performing robotic prostatectomy at Saint Joseph's are board certified in Urology by the American Board of Urology and each have completed an additional three years of fellowship training specifically in robotic surgery. Drs. Shah and Laungani combined have performed over 1,600 robotic prostatectomy cases. Biographical information for Dr. Nikhil Shah and Dr. Rajesh Laungani is available on our website. You can also visit Urology Specialists of Atlanta (USA) for more information about Dr. Shah and Dr. Laungani.
Learn More>> Click here for more information about robotic prostatectomy at Saint Joseph's.
Radiation Therapy consultation including high-dose rate brachytherapy (HDR), low-dose brachytherapy (seed implantation) and external beam radiation therapy
Nancy H. Wiggers, MD and Peter W. Possert, MD (pictured right) lead the radiation oncology team at Saint Joseph's. A radiation oncologist that uses the most advanced technology is important when considering radiation therapy for treatment of prostate cancer. Radiation Oncology Services is equipped with Varian Trilogy ™ and Varian 2300 CD linear accelerators, which allows them to offer a wide range of external beam radiotherapy, including intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) and stereotactic body radiosurgery. The IMRT system provides the ability to deliver precise, targeted treatments to the tumor and at the same time minimize radiation exposure to normal tissue. This allows the delivery of higher tumor doses with faster recovery and less discomfort for the patient. Biographical information for Dr. Nancy Wiggers and Dr. Peter Possert is available on our website. You can also visit Radiation Oncology Services (ROS) for more information about Dr. Wiggers and Dr. Possert.
Learn More>> Click here for more information about radiation therapy at Saint Joseph's.
NEW PATIENTS: To secure an evaluation or consultation appointment, please CLICK HERE
Prostate cancer patients must be actively involved in choosing between several equally effective treatment methods. Patients should be encouraged to research the various options and make their decision taking into account their quality of life concerns along with their work and home life schedules. Although a diagnosis of cancer can be an intimidating experience, the more you are informed about the options available to you, the more equipped you will be to make the decision that is best for you.
We encourage you to contact our Patient Navigator at (678) 843-5665 or rsevy@sjha.org with any questions regarding treatment for prostate cancer at Saint Joseph's. We're here to help.
Last Updated: July 13, 2011 (RSH)
