Andrew J. Young, M.D.?

Andrew J. Young, M.D.

Radiation Oncologist | Radiation Oncology

425 Glenwood Dr Gettysburg PA, 17325 Show map

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Andrew J. Young, M.D. is a "top doc" in Central PA. With a passion for the field and an unwavering commitment to his specialty, Andrew J. Young, M.D. is an expert in changing the lives of his patients for the better. Through their designated cause and expertise in the field, Andrew J. Young, M.D. is a prime example of a true leader in health care. As a leader and expert in their field, Andrew J. Young, M.D. is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. They embody the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients. In central , PA, Andrew J. Young, M.D. is a true asset to their field and dedicated to the profession of medicine.

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Andrew J. Young, M.D.

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What are the symptoms of mouth cancer?
There are a number of symptoms that predict mouth cancer. This type of cancer is often related to a history of smoking, tobacco, chewing, and drinking, but it does not need to have one of these habits to cause it. So here are some of the symptoms: Pain during the first phase of swallowing, a sore tongue, any kind of mass in the tongue, lining of the cheeks , hard palate, area of gum behind the last molar, floor of mouse, or the tissue lining the inside of the mouth near where the lips are. Soreness in any one of these areas with an ulcer or hole is also a possible sign of mouth cancer. Having a history of a white coating in the mouth, known as a leukoplakia can also be present before mouth cancer develops If you have any of these symptoms or signs, please seek the attention of your primary care physician, and if something is indeed present, a referral to an a ENT or otolaryngologist will likely be needed. Andrew J. Young, M.D. READ MORE
The color and shape of a mole on my leg have changed. Should I be concerned?
I would suggest that you have the lesion looked at by a dermatologist. The increase in size is a concern. Other things we look for are the borders, shape, color, differences, and any changes in the soft tissue around what you have mentioned. In short, I would suggest you Arrange a referral to a dermatologist for a more thorough evaluation READ MORE
Can CT scan with dye detect cancer?
CT scans can be very helpful in identifying cancer if one is suspected in a given part of the body. With the exception of people who have a history of a given cancer or have a long smoking history we typically don’t use CT scans to randomly check areas when we are looking for cancers, what I am trying to say, is if a cancer is suspected in a part of the body, then a CT can be a helpful tool. And patience with a long smoking history. They are sometimes referred for a low-dose CT scan without contrast to look for small potential lung tumors. In patients with a known cancer history, cities can be used for both staging and or follow up surveillance . READ MORE
Is prostate cancer treatment done under anesthesia?
The answer to your question is specific to the type of treatment you are receiving for prostate cancer. Apologies for the late response as I only recently began receiving emails with patient questions. If you are being treated with external beam radio therapy, then usually there is no need for anesthesia. If you are undergoing a prostatectomy, whether robotic or otherwise than anesthesia is used local anesthesia is used for high or low dose rate brachytherapy, which is radiation treatment delivered through either implanted seeds that are temporarily radioactive or needles that are placed through which a high dose rate radiation source can be positioned within the prostate in the various locations. In Brachytherapy anesthesia is used. READ MORE
Prostate radiation psa?
Dear Sir, The reading of 1.7 ng/mL itself is relative to what your pre-treatment PSA was. In most cases, Lupron brings the PSA value down somewhat quickly however, in some cancers, both Lupron as well as radiation can take more time than three months to bring the PSA down to a lower value. If your pre-treatment, PSA was high i.e. 8 or 10 or even greater, then the value of 1.7 at this time relative to your treatment would not necessarily be considered high. I would like to answer your question in more detail however, more information is needed for me to comment on whether this value in and of itself is meaningful. The first PSA sample approximately 12 weeks after treatment is usually not the lowest value that we see. It should, however point in a direction where it shows a downward trend of some significance. Some cancers take a little longer than others to show response, particularly to radiation. Slower moving cells (in terms of their cell cycle time) do you show more protracted downward trend. Faster, moving cells, i.e. those with higher Gleason scores or other signs of being more aggressive, well have PSAs that tends to reflect a greater downward slope. These points are general and meant to show you that more information is needed to concisely answer your question. 1.) what was your initial PSA prior to treatment along with PSAs obtained prior to the first biopsy, 2.) what was your Gleason score at the time of biopsy? 3.) finally what was your T stage ? This information is part of what I typically use to provide my patients a with a sound understanding of their condition. I hope that this was helpful. Thank you, Dr. Young. READ MORE

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

St Judes hospital,

Treatments

VMAT-Rapid Arc EBRT, Frontal diffuser, lasers, interstitial, laser for Photoimmunotherapy

Internships

Lehigh Valley Health System, 2002, (Rotation)

Fellowships

PostBach PreMed: University of Massachesetts, Amherst, 1996

Professional Society Memberships

Volunteer-Hospice & Palliative Care

Articles and Publications

YES, Book being completed, Refer to CVLecturing/Public speaking, teaching, training

What do you attribute your success to?

Personal horrific,life experience with COVID-Delta Variant, with prayers and support from friends and families, and great Doctors I made it thru to recover from COVID/Delta and my experiences has given me extreme empathy towards others. I can now serve my patients better and guide them more efficiently.Love of the Medical field, quality patient care, newest technology,being there for others in their time of needI come from a family with Military and Medical experience and passion to serve others