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About UUA
Can BPH Turn Into Cancer?
It’s one of the most common questions men ask when they’re told they have an enlarged prostate: “Can BPH turn into prostate cancer?” The short answer is no — but understanding the difference between the two conditions can ease a lot of worry and help you make informed decisions about your health. BPH and Prostate […]
Alternatives to BPH Medications: Which Minimally Invasive Option Is Right for You?
A closer look at Rezūm, iTind, and Optilume: three minimally invasive options for enlarged prostate Most of our BPH patients have already been on medication for some time. Many are getting tired of the idea that this will be a lifelong necessity. Others are frustrated by side effects like dizziness, fatigue, loss of libido, or […]
What We Treat at University Urology Associates
At University Urology Associates (UUA), we provide focused, evidence-based care for men’s prostate health, with particular expertise in the diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment of localized prostate cancer and BPH, and transperineal prostate biopsies. We are a specialist clinic — not a general urology practice. That means we focus on a defined set of conditions […]
BPH 101: Symptoms Men Shouldn’t Ignore
In Toronto, many men over 50 face a common but often overlooked health concern: BPH, or benign prostatic hyperplasia. That’s the medical term for an enlarged prostate, and it affects nearly half of men in this age group. While BPH isn’t cancer and doesn’t increase your risk of developing prostate cancer, it can cause disruptive […]