Matthew Lyons, MD, FACS, is a WakeMed urologist who specializes in minimally invasive and advanced robotic surgical techniques for the treatment of genitourinary cancers, benign prostate enlargement and urinary stone disease. He is an active participant in the Wake County Genitourinary (GU) oncology tumor board, offering a state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary approach to cancer treatment in collaboration […]
Kidney stone prevalence, since my initial 2018 article, has exponentially increased following the COVID-19 pandemic. This is mostly linked to weight gain, slow metabolism and dietary changes, which are associated with stone development. Moreover, use of certain supplements in excessive amounts, including Vitamin D and Vitamin C, are noted to exacerbate the risk in patients […]
In 1999, at age 38, Sherwood Southerland received a shocking diagnosis. He had colorectal (colon) cancer. Sherwood received genetic testing and underwent surgery and chemotherapy. He was later declared cancer-free. The years passed, and he received another blow. In 2018, Sherwood’s mother was diagnosed with colon cancer. At this point, doctors saw a concerning pattern […]
Born April 11, 1929, in Dover, NC, John Melvin Humphrey relocated to Raleigh, NC on February 25, 1948 to pursue a career in health care at what is now known as Dorothea Dix Hospital. He rose through the ranks and retired as the Director of Occupational Health 30 years later. Melvin met his wife, Louise, […]
WakeMed clinical nurse, Amanda Page, cares for patients in the WakeMed Raleigh Campus, surgical operating room. She’s seen her fair share of challenging cases and has been instrumental in the recovery of untold numbers of patients who have come through the doors. Kind, compassionate and precise: she’s excellent at what she does because she’s had […]
What is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the growth of malignant (cancerous) cells in the prostate gland. The prostate is a walnut sized gland located below the bladder. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Almost everyone knows a family member, neighbor, or friend who has been affected, because there are […]
With the number one cause of kidney stones being dehydration, summer in North Carolina is prime time for kidney stones. “We see a consistent increase in the number of kidney stone cases here at WakeMed every summer, especially once people start spending more time in the heat and aren’t staying as hydrated as they need […]
Download a printable version of this blog post. North Carolina is one of the numerous states located in the “Stone Belt,” meaning we have a high incidence of urinary stones due to the hot weather and dehydration. So what are kidney stones, and what do you do if you have them? Brandon Rubens, MD, with […]
We live in what is known as the ‘stone belt’. That’s because there are increased risk factors for kidney stone formation. A lot of these kidney stone risk factors are lifestyle based. Making the necessary changes can help with preventing and reducing the frequency of kidney stones. More than 80% of kidney stones are made […]
Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) occurs when there is a weakening or tear in the pelvic floor muscles or connective tissues. This causes pelvic organs to fall downward into the vagina. This is similar to a hernia in the vaginal space. Pelvic Organ Prolapse is More Common Than You’d Think POP is a common problem. One […]
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