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Men could benefit from fewer unnecessary treatments and reduced anxiety if their doctors stopped calling certain changes in the prostate “cancer,” according to prominent UC San Francisco prostate cancer expert Matthew Cooperberg, MD, MPH.

Max Bowman, MD received his undergraduate training at the University of Utah, where he earned a degree in Exercise Physiology and Chemistry. He earned his medical degree at Dartmouth Geisel School of

UCSF Press Release by Elizabeth Fernandez, "Prostate Cancer Study: More Health Benefits from Plant-Based Diet" highlights new research by UC San Francisco.

UCSF Press Release by Levi Gadyne, "A Ketogenic Diet Could Improve the Response to Pancreatic Cancer Therapy" highlights scientific discovery by UCSF Scientists.

David B. Bayne, MD, MPH, has been named Chief of Urology at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), succeeding Benjamin Breyer, MD, MAS, who was promoted to UCSF Department of Urology Chair of Urology.

Peter Carroll, MD, MPH, Professor of Urology, Ken and Donna Derr-Chevron Distinguished Professorship in Urology, a pioneer in Active Surveillance and significant lifetime contributions to prostate cancer research, has been presented with the Chodak Award.

PGY2, urology resident, Peace Orji, MD, received the 2023-24 ZSFG Krevans Award for her excellent performance during her intern year at the Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG).

Dr. Suskind, Chief of Neurourology, Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, and Vice Chair of Academic Affairs, has been promoted to full Professor within the Department of Urology. “Dr