Hear from our specialists
When it comes to your health, having access to clear, reliable information can make all the difference. Our video library brings together expert guidance from the Birmingham Prostate Specialists team, covering a wide range of health concerns, diagnostic pathways and treatment options.
Understanding what matters most
We all have different priorities, and what we care about often changes as we enter new phases of life. That’s why Mr Doherty always starts conversations about treatment options by getting to know your lifestyle and what really matters to you. Learn more about his approach.
It’s good to explore
Even if you’ve already received a professional diagnosis and treatment plan, you may still need additional time to reflect and a better range of facts to help you make the absolutely best treatment decision for you. Hear why Mr Doherty rates getting a second expert opinion.
A different angle
Getting a prostate cancer diagnosis can leave you with more questions than answers. See how getting another opinion from an oncologist or urologist can help you better understand your diagnosis and explore the full spectrum of treatments that may be available, outside your local hospital.
Know your options
Traditional transrectal biopsies have moved on. New transperineal biopsies carry a lower risk of infection and offer a more direct approach to the prostate for effective sampling. However, Mr Doherty believes that using a local anaesthetic isn’t the best approach for comfort or accuracy. Find out more.
Targeted treatment isn’t always the answer
Should you have surgery or radiotherapy to treat your whole prostate gland? Or would focal therapy, which targets only the affected tissue, be a better option? Mr Doherty explains why it depends on your condition and the side effects that matter to you.
They’re popular for a reason
Focal therapies that exclusively target the cancerous area of the prostate aren’t suitable for everyone, but they are becoming increasingly popular, with a faster recovery and fewer side effects. Discover the considerations that you need to weigh up.
The answer is usually clear-cut
Only some solitary and easy-to-treat lesions are right for focal therapy. See what the criteria are and why focal therapy isn’t suitable for more aggressive cancers.
Many choices, clear advice
You want good outcomes from your prostate treatment and a fast and predictable recovery with minimal discomfort. Mr Doherty can advise you on which combination of approaches is likely to be best for you if medical management is unsuccessful.
Always balancing and refining
Curative treatments can sometimes involve difficult trade-offs with unwelcome side effects. Mr Doherty is skilled at finely balancing your treatment type and timing with your personal priorities and the kind of prostate cancer you have to help you smartly navigate it all.