Dr. Alan So (FRCSC)

Dr. Alan So (FRCSC)

Urologist
Vancouver, BC
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Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Bio

If you are looking for local services or  treatment  from your Local Urologist in the office or hospital from a Local Urologist, contact a provider such as ( Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) ) to inquire if they are accepting patients or you need a referral.   Phone number to book an appointment 604 875 5003 .( Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) )   Is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, ( Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) ) is in good standing with  Colorectal Cancer Canada and ( Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) ) is in good standing with the Canadian Medical Association ( Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) ) is in good standing with the Canadian Urological Association (CUA)

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Erectile Dysfunction Following a Vasectomy

Sexual preservation for BPH

Urology Information: 

Depending on the case, prostate cancer may be safely followed with active surveillance or watchful waiting rather than surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Ask your local urologist for more information on Contino®, an alternative to diapers or surgery. Patients may be referred to a urologist if their physician suspects they may need treatment for a condition relating to bladder, urethra, ureters, kidneys, and adrenal glands.

Urethral inserts like Contino® are temporarily inserted into the urethra (the tube which carries urine to the outside of the body) to prevent or reduce bladder leakage. Depending on the case, prostate cancer may be safely followed with active surveillance or watchful waiting rather than surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men. It is most common in older men

Colorectal ; Other Cancers: Dietary fibre and antioxidant intake are two of the biggest considerations
when it comes to reducing the risk of preventable cancers, such as colorectal cancer. Beets and beet
greens are among the most abundant sources of both these important nutrients.

Your body will digest and absorb short-chain carbohydrates (also called rapid-acting carbohydrates) more quickly, which can actually cause a spike in the blood sugar. Some examples would be juice, white bread and sugar. Longer-chain carbohydrates take the body longer to digest and absorb, causing less of an effect on the blood sugar. Examples are legumes, oats, barley and berries. These carbohydrates can play a very important role in diabetes management. 

Surgery for prostate cancer is called a radical prostatectomy and involves the removal of the prostate gland with or without some lymph nodes in the pelvis. This can be performed with key-hole surgery called laparoscopy (usually done with a robot to help the surgeon) or through a small incision in the lower part of the abdomen called open surgery.

Once prostate cancer is diagnosed, one of the first things doctors do is determine how aggressive cancers are (also known as tumor grade) and how much of the prostate is involved and if the cancer has spread outside of the gland to nearby tissues or other parts of the body (otherwise known as tumor stage). This information is important to help determine the treatment options for men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. What is tumor Grade?:

When a tumor is discovered on prostate biopsy, the aggressiveness of the cancer can be classified into a category called tumor grade. In general, the higher the grade, the more aggressive cancers are. In prostate cancer, the grade is most commonly described as a Gleason Score. The Gleason Score of a prostate cancer is between 2-10. Scores 6 or less are considered mildly aggressive, 7 is considered intermediate aggressive, and scores 8-10 are considered very aggressive. In summary, the higher the Gleason Score, the more aggressive the cancer is, and the greater the risk of cancer spreading outside of the prostate gland. What is tumor Stage?: Often seeing a local urologist in Toronto can help. 

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Ratings for Dr. Alan So (FRCSC), Local Urologist, Vancouver BC, Prostate Cancer NOW

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    Overall excellent surgeon. I had a robotic prostatectomy with excellent results.
    Submitted: November 11, 2022
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    Dr. Alan So (FRCSC), Urologist, Vancouver, BC is an excellent urologist in vancouver
    Submitted: November 05, 2022
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    happy to review that Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Local Urologist, Vancouver BC helped me understand that prostate cancer is a malignant tumor
    Submitted: August 30, 2022
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    I went to the Vancouver Prostate Cancer to see Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Senior Research Scientist. I ended up having acute prostatitis, which is apparently no worse than a case of the flu. With bed rest and lots of fluids, I made a full recovery. I liked Dr. So and would recommend him to others needed a urologist.
    Submitted: August 29, 2022
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    I was referred to the Vancouver Prostate Centre by my family physician for prostate cancer treatment. I saw Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Local Urologist, Vancouver BC. He is a no-nonsense doctor who takes your answers into consideration before recommending anything. I liked him and I felt at ease.
    Submitted: August 19, 2022
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    Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Local Urologist, Vancouver BC, Prostate Cancer Now does very good work.
    Submitted: August 11, 2022
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    Dr. Alan So (FRCSC) Senior Research Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre, Local Urologist, Vancouver BC, Prostate Cancer Now is Extremly kind.
    Submitted: August 10, 2022
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    Dr. Alan So (FRCSC), Urologist, Vancouver, BC is simply excellent
    Submitted: January 31, 2022

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