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So Many Men Have This Issue, and Nobody Wants To Talk About It

When Mario Elia was in his 40s, he said he began experiencing a weakened urine stream due to what physicians deemed a “lazy urethra.” The Toronto resident didn’t experience any other symptoms generally associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), commonly known as an enlarged prostate, so it was little more than a nuisance he learned to live with for years.

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Jim's iTind™ Experience

Jim has been receiving treatment for enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia, for almost 10 years. For most of that time, he was taking prescription medication, but when the drugs began to lose their effect, Jim and his urologist began discussing other options for treatment.

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Four-Year-Old Girl with Brain Tumor Benefits from New Technology Investment at Akron Children’s Hospital

The ORBEYE™ exoscope was used during a life-saving procedure of a four-year-old girl at Akron Children’s Hospital, the first independent children’s hospital in the U.S. to purchase the ORBEYE.

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“Don’t suffer silently.”

Dr. Jed Kaminetsky urged men to take advantage of the BPH treatment options available, including minimally invasive procedures.

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Becoming an Advocate for Colorectal Cancer Awareness

Colorectal cancer survivor and advocate Anna Dahlgren shares her story of diagnosis and her journey to becoming an advocate for colorectal cancer awareness.

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Catch Prostate Problems Early By Advocating For Your Health

It’s important for men to notice changes in their bodies and advocate for their own health needs, especially as they get older.

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Key Questions to Ask Your Urologist About BPH Treatments

A broad array of treatment options are available for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate. Consider asking your urologist these key questions to ensure you and your doctor are working together to find a solution that’s right for you.

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Basil and Terri’s Spiration® Valve System Story

The Spiration® Valve System provided Basil and Terri a renewed look at life in the future. As a couple, they came to “appreciate each other every day” and learned not to take anything for granted.

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Christa’s Spiration® Valve System Story

Christa’s doctor determined that she was an eligible candidate for the Spiration® Valve System. After a successful procedure and noticeable improvements soon after, she felt like she “finally had her life back.”

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Paul's Spiration® Valve System Story

Since being diagnosed with COPD and treated with the Spiration® Valve System, Paul can again enjoy his life and no longer worry as much about when shortness of breath will strike.

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“An Elegant Solution” to a Nagging Problem: Enlarged Prostate Treatment with the iTind

Unlike many other men his age, Bob Taschler is a strong self-advocate of his own healthcare. Bob’s father had had issues with an enlarged prostate, and so Bob was familiar with the telltale symptoms, which were becoming progressively worse and having a real impact on his quality of life.

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Mark and Tim Crafts Conquer Cancer Journey: They Keep Rollin'!

“Can I still ride my bike?” was the first question Mark Crafts asked his doctor after his cancer initial diagnosis, and it’s a bit of a wonder that 3 years after the grim diagnosis of Stage IV colorectal and liver cancer, many difficult surgeries and 1,000+ hours of chemo, Mark is still pedaling the byways of the Bay Area.

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