Urologist accused of falsely diagnosing prostate cancer
San Jose Mercury News reports that a Los Gatos urologist was arrested June 20 “on charges that he falsely told three elderly men they had prostate cancer,” leading one 87-year-old victim
to have unnecessary brachytherapy. Brachytherapy is a form of radioactive surgery done by implanting radioactive pellets in the prostate. It can have serious side effects on urinationa and erectile function.
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