2021 CareBlog Posts
Prostate Cancer Caregiver Podcast Series
We are proud to announce a new podcast series geared toward helping give support, hope and guidance to prostate cancer caregivers. The goal of this “Prostate Cancer Caregiver Podcast Series” is to help others connect with a diverse group of people who have felt the impact of prostate cancer in their lives and empower them on their journey.…more
Remaining Resilient After a Diagnosis of Kidney Cancer During COVID-19
At the age of 34, Megan was a healthy newlywed looking to start a family in a new city. After going through some fertility issues, she had many tests including an abdominal ultrasound. When the results came back, she was told that she had a mass on her kidney. …more
The Basics about Kidney Stones
Kidney stones, medically know as nephrolithiasis (neph-ro-lith-i-asis), is a term many people have probably heard before. You may have dealt with them first-hand, know someone who has dealt with them, or simply heard it in passing. If this is your first time learning about kidney stones, whether for yourself or caring for another…. welcome!…more
Childhood Kidney Cancer Through Joey’s Eyes
Joey was a happy child. At age 10, he was a laid back, popular Boy Scout and violin player who loved school and playing soccer with his friends. During a regular physical, his pediatrician found something hard near his stomach. When he went for further testing, results came back that Joey had a rare form of kidney cancer, stage 4 translocation renal cell carcinoma. …more
Practicing Gratitude Helps Kidney Cancer Patient Find Peace
Salima spent her life raising two kids with her husband and giving back to the communities where she lived. It was her passion to volunteer for various organizations. That passion turned into creating a non-profit that gave back to children diagnosed with cancer.…more
Stage 4 Kidney Cancer Survivor Shares Tips on Gaining Control After a Devastating Diagnosis
Bruce was diligent about preventative care and maintained a healthy and active lifestyle. In his late 40’s, after a family hiking trip, he felt tired and winded. He knew something was wrong and that he needed to find out the cause.…more
Check Out the New African American Men’s Health Checklist
We strive to provide educational information that is inclusive, helping people make the best health choices for themselves and their family. In support of Black History Month, we have created a poster with an African American Men’s Health Checklist to help outline what African American men should know to stay healthy. It serves as an easy guide for checkups and screenings, their purpose, and their timeline.…more
African American Men Fighting for Prostate Cancer Awareness
During Black History Month, we acknowledge the courage and tenacity of famous African American prostate cancer survivors and applaud their efforts to raise awareness on a world-wide platform during their illustrious careers.…more
Valentine’s Day Getting You Down?
Erectile Dysfunction affects as many as 30 million men and might be a sign of cardiovascular disease…more
5 African American Medical Pioneers Who Changed Healthcare
In honor of Black History Month, the Urology Care Foundation would like to recognize the success of five African American trailblazers who have paved the way for better patient care. Their legacies live on as we celebrate their brave work not just in February, but all year long.…more
The Story of Dr. R. Frank Jones, MD: Medical and Civil Rights Pioneer
Dr. Richard Francis Jones (R. Frank Jones) became interested in surgery when he was on the operating table in 1916. He spent three weeks in a surgical ward as a patient. After recovering from an inguinal hernia, he decided surgery and medicine was his calling. This would prove historic for medicine and civil rights.…more
Top Ten Urology Care Podcasts of 2020
We're proud to share with you the top podcasts of last year! The Urology Care Foundation continued our role as trusted resource for your urologic patient education in 2020. As a friendly reminder, the Foundation's Urology Care Podcast was launched in 2017 while sharing the stories and facts of urology, health and education with some of the top leaders and experts in the field.…more