Information and articles for patients

We have developed a selection of online factsheets and articles, containing clear and useful information on the many conditions we treat, and the range of treatments we provide.

Browse the selections below to read information provided by the Birmingham Prostate Clinic's multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Patient information

• Comparison of the different treatments for prostate cancer
• Information about Abiraterone
• Information about Strontium 89

Articles for patients

• What are the options for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer?
  Ahmed El-Modir, consultant oncologist
• Prostatectomy and erectile dysfunction
  Alan Doherty, clinical director
• Pelvic floor exercises can help men too
  Alan Doherty, clinical director and Nula Allen, advanced nurse practitioner
• Questions you should ask your doctor
  Alan Doherty, clinical director
• The Learning Curve: why it is important that your surgeon undertakes a large number of operations
  Dr Richard Viney MBChB MRCS FRCS (urol)