Georgia Urology’s Dr. Froylan Gonzalez appeared on The Weekly Check-Up on News/Talk WSB Radio on Sunday, May, 12th. Throughout his segment, Dr. Gonzalez spoke on his expertise in a wide range of men’s health conditions that include erectile dysfunction, benign prostatic hyperplasia, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and kidney cancer. Dr. Gonzalez also took questions from callers about prostatic fluid issues, radiation cystitis, and enlarged prostates.
Additionally, Dr. Gonzalez explained the link between bladder cancer and smoking/vaping tobacco products from the harmful chemicals that accumulate in the urine.
Dr. Gonzalez states, “There is a huge connection between smoking and bladder cancer. All of those chemicals get into the bloodstream, the kidneys then filter out those chemicals that are carcinogens, and they get concentrated in the urine and sit in the bladder for hours on end. We don’t drink enough fluid or use the restroom often enough and the chemicals in the urine cause disease of the bladder.” If you missed the show, listen here.
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is common in men over 50 and can significantly impact your health and quality of life. There are numerous treatment options available, and we understand that choosing a treatment option can be difficult and often forces tradeoffs between side effects, irreversible complications, and relief longevity. The advanced, minimally invasive Aquablation therapy […]
Plunging temperatures mean cold nights for many of Atlanta’s homeless. Often it takes the warm hearts of others to help provide comfort for those less fortunate. Collecting and distributing blankets, coats, and other clothing for the needy is now a top priority for Food of Faith, a grassroots group of volunteers organized by Georgia Urology […]
Georgia Urology is proud to announce a partnership with former NFL Falcons Quarterback, DJ Shockley, as a part of our summer kidney stone awareness campaign. A native Atlantan, Shockley became a first-team All-SEC Quarterback at the University of Georgia before joining the Atlanta Falcons in 2006, and playing for the team for five years. Understanding the […]
