Cyril Harvey, Jr.

When Cyril Harvey, Jr. learned he had prostate cancer, he combed through books, scholarly articles and websites for information on the best medical treatments, recommended lifestyle changes, and vitamins and supplements. He wanted to leave no stone unturned in his quest for knowledge.

His intensive research led Cyril to meet with multiple urologists and cancer experts, but he felt rushed in and out of clinics, and like the doctors weren’t really listening to his concerns. He still hadn’t found what he was looking for in a physician.

“One day I was back on the web searching and I saw an ad for a Tulane prostate cancer clinic and clicked on it,” said Cyril. After perusing the website, he liked what he saw and decided to make an appointment with the Tulane Multidisciplinary Prostate Cancer Clinic.

During his clinic appointment, Cyril and his wife met with multiple physicians on the same day, including radiation oncologist Dr. Kendra Harris, medical oncologist Dr. Pedro Barata, and urologist and surgeon Dr. Spencer Krane.

“They spent hours with me reviewing all the test results and records I brought with me to the appointment. Then they had a meeting about me, and came back in and gave a presentation!” Cyril said. “Dr. Harris discussed my options of radiation versus removal, and Dr. Krane actually went step-by-step through the entire robotic surgery for prostate removal. In addition to making me feel like family, they told me things I never knew – the main one being that if you have radiation and it doesn’t work, then you can’t have surgery.”

The Tulane multidisciplinary team and Cyril worked together to create a personalized care plan which included prostate surgery.

The last thing Cyril remembers before his surgery was Dr. Krane saying to him, “I’m going to take care of you now.” Cyril came out of that surgery cancer-free and made a quick and full recovery. At his post-surgery clinic appointment, Dr. Krane showed Cyril a lab report and said, “Want to see something beautiful? I believe you are cured.”

Cyril is back to living life to fullest, but he is still humbled by his cancer diagnosis and thankful to be cured.

“Since being diagnosed, I didn’t feel at ease until I went to Tulane,” Cyril said. “I think I have truly been blessed to have been guided to them, and thankful to have found them and the whole team.”