Dr. James Brooks

Dr. James Brooks

Urologic Oncologist
Stanford Medicine

Dr. James Brooks is a urologic oncologist at Stanford Hospital & Clinics and an Associate Professor in the School of Medicine.

His current research interests involve developing diagnostic and prognostic markers for urological diseases. Clinically, Dr. Brooks is focused on prostate cancer screening, localized prostate cancer, active surveillance for prostate cancer and urology.

Treatment

High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Therapy Is Only for the Select Few
Living

A Healthy Sex Life Is Possible Following Prostate Surgery
Treatment

Can Robotic Surgery Spare Nerves?
Treatment

Laparoscopic Surgery vs. Traditional Open Surgery: What’s the Best Choice for Prostate Cancer?
Treatment

CyberKnife Targets Radiation with the Same Effectiveness as Traditional Treatments
Later Stage

How Effective Is Proton Beam Therapy For Prostate Cancer?
Later Stage

There Are Downsides To Cryotherapy
Diagnosis

How the Gleason Score Developed and Evolved
Prevention

The PSA Blood Test and a Rectal Exam are Vital for Prostate Cancer Screening
Treatment

The Benefits of Active Surveillance
Diagnosis

How Gleason Grade Determines Treatment
Prevention

Going to the Bathroom a Lot? It May Not be Cancer