Clinically Advanced Care
Led by 18 board certified or eligible physicians, TUCC strives to provide patients with exemplary urologic care at one location.
Vasectomy Clinic
In addition to our regular weekly scheduled vasectomies, TUCC is now scheduling vasectomy appointments on the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
TUCC In The News
TUCC physicians are known throughout the country for their highly specialized skills. Here are a few links to PDF files and video clips of recent news stories that featured TUCC physicians, patients and our center.
Prostate Cancer Screening and The Blue Shoe Run
In recognition of National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in September, TUCC physician Mark Jones, M.D., was interviewed on the 7News Morning Show regarding prostate cancer screening and online and in-store registration for The Blue Shoe Run for Prostate Cancer.
| Go to storyTUCC Foundation and the 6th Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show
TUCC Foundation President, Richard Heppe, M.D., speaks to KYGO-FM news director Simone Seikaly regarding the 6th Annual Classic Aircraft and Car Show at the Front Range Airport as well as the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings.
| Go to storyInterview with The Urology Center of Colorado Physician Jesse Mills, M.D.
This interview is one in a series of expert interviews on the AccessRx.com blog. Dr. Mills discusses the incidence of prostate cancer over the past 20 years and the latest advances in treatment for urologic conditions.
| Go to storyTUCC Foundation celebrates local survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day
On Sunday, June 6th, more than 450 survivors of urologic conditions - prostate cancer, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, testicular cancer, spinal cord injury and interstitial cystitis patients - and their loved ones joined The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) Foundation for the second annual Survivorship Picnic. These diseases impact the lives of thousands of Coloradans. In fact, prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the state today. The perseverance and hope expressed by cancer survivors is recognized nationwide on the first Sunday of every June.
| Go to storyTUCC Surgeons - Using Advanced Technology to Improve Urologic Cancer Outcomes
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 70,000 Americans will be diagnosed with bladder cancer this year. Kidney cancer will be detected in more than 57,000 Americans. For decades, these patients have been treated with open, invasive surgeries. No longer. Surgeons at The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) have now performed the first da Vinci robotic cystectomy (bladder removal) in Denver and are among the first surgeons to perform partial robotic nephrectomies (removal of cancerous renal mass) in the metro area.
| Download PDFThe Importance of Prostate and Testicular Cancer Screenings
April in Denver means the 9Health Fair. On Wednesday, April 21st, TUCC physician Mark Jones, M.D., was featured in a 9News segment regarding the importance of prostate and testicular cancer screenings. Early detection of both forms of cancer can greatly improve a patient's diagnosis and long-term treatment options.
Former NFL Players Participate in Prostate Cancer Screening
On Saturday, April 17, dozens of NFL alumni participated in a prostate cancer screening at Invesco Field. Sponsored by the NFL Player Care Foundation, the American Urological Association Foundation and TUCC Foundation, participants receive free PSA and DRE exams during the screening. Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Colorado today, but it's very treatable when detected at an early stage.
Out and About - The Urology Center of Colorado
My recent visit to The Urology Center of Colorado (TUCC) provided an informative education on the various urological issues that impact so many men and women. I also learned about the advantages for patients that this fully inclusive urology center offers for complete urological care.
| Download PDFLa Lucha Contra El Cancer
Denver City Councilman Paul Lopez was diagnosed with testicular cancer in the fall of 2009. In this article, Viva Colorado highlights the risks and treatments available for the disease with TUCC physician Lawrence Karsh, M.D.
| Download PDFAre you at risk?
Age, family history and race are the biggest risk factors for prostate cancer. TUCC physician, Donald May, M.D., was recently featured in the Winter 2009 issue of Vim & Vigor regarding a man's key risk factors for the disease.
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