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55KRC radio – Dr. Kirsh talks prostate cancer

Dr. Kirsh and other top urologists, are concerned about a growing trend in patients presenting with advanced prostate cancer. They attribute it to two key factors.

SpectrumNews1 – Doctor fears higher rates of advanced prostate cancer

Marcus Brooks, is an example of early detection as the best defense against prostate cancer. Screenings are critical, despite COVID concerns.

WCPO – COVID may result in more advanced cancer cases

Cases may go undetected longer due to delayed screenings. This puts African Americans at an even greater risk for prostate cancer.

WLW-T visits The Urology Group for COVID-19 vaccines

Approximately 150 frontline workers at The Urology Group received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination on January 15, 2021.

WLW radio – Dr. Gary Kirsh talks about importance of maintaining good prostate health during pandemic

Dr. Gary Kirsh tells WLW radio’s Bill Cunningham the consequence of putting off testing during the pandemic will be more men coming to the doctor with advanced prostate cancer.

NeoTract Designates The Urology Group and Dr. Michael Rousseau as UroLift® Center of Excellence

Dr. Michael Rousseau of The Urology Group has achieved a high level of training and experience with the UroLift® System to care for men with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as enlarged prostate.

Cincy Magazine: Live Well Urology Issue

Even when a topic feels awkward to discuss, The Urology Group physicians encourage patients to be open and honest in order to get the best treatment.

HealthLine: Advanced Prostate Cancer Cases Are Rising: Are PSA Screening Standards to Blame?

Paradoxical figures between rise in advance prostate cancer cases and decline in early stage are likely due to the changing landscape of screening and testing over the past 2 decades.

The Urology Group Earns URAC Accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy

The Urology Group is proud to announce that it has earned URAC accreditation in Specialty Pharmacy.

URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through leadership, accreditation, measurement, and innovation.

NKY Magazine: Prostate cancer is no longer the death sentence it once was for men

Although it’s still the top cause of cancer-related deaths for men over 60, prostate cancer is a disease that can often be treated if detected early. CLICK TO READ FULL ARTICLE.  

Cincinnati Enquirer: Father, kids learn they share cancer gene

Medical advances reveal a genetic link between a man with aggressive prostate cancer who passed the gene on to daughter, increasing her risk of getting breast cancer, among other cancers. Read about a patient of The Urology Group who discovered he and his daughter both have the gene mutation and how they’re dealing with the…

Reviews in Urology: Preserving Independent Urology

Preserving Independent Urology:  LUGPA’s First Decade Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of The Urology Group, was a co-author in this article, recently published in Reviews in Urology. “Since its initial charter as a trade organization representing the interests of urology practices of 10 physician members or more, LUGPA has expanded its mission to include smaller group…

Reviews in Urology: The Effect of Local Antibiogram on Infection

The Effect of Local Antibiogram–based Augmented Antibiotic Prophylaxis on Infection-related Complications Following Prostate Biopsy Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of The Urology Group, was a co-author in this article, recently published in Reviews in Urology.  “Given the number of prostate biopsies performed annually in the United States and associated infectious events as a result, we sought…

Cincinnati Herald: Mortality rate of black men with prostate cancer

Dr. Gary Kirsh, president of The Urology Group, talks about a study from the Journal of American Medical Association that uncovered reasons for the high mortality rate of black men with prostate cancer.

Northern Kentucky Tribune: Study Sheds New Light on Cancer Risk for African Americans

Dr. Michael Dusing of The Urology Group commented on a study that provides key takeaways for African American men when it comes to their prostate cancer risk. Click to view article online.