The Prostate Health Podcast (Garrett Pohlman, MD)

We are thrilled to partner with TruCore Pathology for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast!

Today, we are honored to interview Dr. Adam Cole, an extraordinary pathologist and a true trailblazer in his field. Dr. Cole marks a significant milestone on the Prostate Health Podcast as our first board-certified pathologist guest! 

With residency training in pathology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Master's Degree in Health Science from Duke University, Dr. Cole’s credentials speak for themselves. His clinical focus lies in genital urinary and molecular pathology, and he currently holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at TruCore Pathology, where they employ state-of-the-art tissue preparation technology to deliver larger, higher-quality samples, resulting in increased cancer detection rates. Beyond his more than a decade of experience as a pathologist, Dr. Cole also serves as a colonel in the Air Force Reserves.

Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking techniques employed by Dr. Cole and his team, enabling urologists to access cutting-edge technology for more accurate sample analysis and increased cancer detection rates. We also take you on a captivating journey behind the scenes, exploring the intricate path of a prostate biopsy sample from the time it leaves the clinic. Additionally, for those grappling with a new prostate cancer diagnosis, we provide invaluable insights on deciphering the complexities of a pathology report.  

Get ready to be enlightened as we embark on an insightful discussion with Dr. Adam Cole and unravel the crucial role of pathology in prostate health! 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What happens to prostate tissue samples from the moment they leave the clinic?

• How does tissue handling affect the ability to detect prostate cancer?

• Contributing factors to the high rate of false negative results for prostate testing

• The solution TruCore Pathology utilizes to help prevent false negative biopsy results.

• Prostate cancer detection rates and treatment options

• Dr. Cole gives a breakdown of a standard pathologist report. 

• How TruCore is helping in decreasing the Q and S rates

• How prostate cancer is unique in many ways.

• Using artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier to identify prostate cancer

Join us as we delve into the journey of prostate biopsy samples, explore the impact of tissue handling on cancer detection, discuss the high rate of false-negative results, and uncover TruCore's solution to prevent such inaccuracies. Stay tuned for a captivating episode filled with groundbreaking revelations and essential knowledge!

Links: 

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

TruCore Pathology

Dr. Adam Cole on LinkedIn

Recently, we wrapped up Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Men continue to ask Dr. Pohlman when they should start getting checked for prostate cancer, so here, on the Prostate Health Podcast, we keep on educating and empowering men all year round.

The way that men get screened for prostate cancer continues to evolve, so we are thrilled to have prostate cancer expert Matt Cooperberg, from the University of California, San Francisco, joining us on the podcast today. He will be answering all of your burning questions about prostate health, and he will explain how you can be smarter when it comes to prostate cancer detection. Be sure to listen in to find out what you need to do.

Dr. Cooperberg earned his MD and MPH degrees at Yale University, and he completed his residency in urology and fellowship in urologic oncology at UCSF. At the end of his training, Dr. Cooperberg joined the faculty at UCSF, where he maintains busy clinical practices at the UCSF Hellen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He has written or contributed to over 350 research articles. Through his clinical and research efforts, he continues to lead the way for a paradigm shift for smarter prostate cancer screening with rational and risk-stratified prostate cancer screening, as well as appropriate risk-stratified treatment strategies. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Cooperberg reviews how common prostate cancer is.
• Dr. Cooperberg explains how prostate cancer is detected.
• The way that prostate cancer screening has evolved over the years.
• Dr. Cooperberg explains what smart prostate screening is.
• Men need to understand that with smart prostate screening when prostate cancer is found low-risk disease does not get treated.
• The benefits that Dr. Cooperberg has seen with smart prostate screening.
• The go-to tests that Dr. Cooperberg prefers to utilize for finding more information and deciding whether or not to do a biopsy.
• The age at which Dr. Cooperberg typically recommends men start undergoing initial prostate cancer screening.
• Dr. Cooperberg explains how long men need to continue getting screened for prostate cancer as they get older.
• The patients that Dr. Cooperberg sees as ideal candidates for active surveillance.
• Dr. Cooperberg talks about his currently- preferred active surveillance protocol.

Links and resources: 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

The treatment landscape for men with advanced prostate cancer keeps on shifting and expanding. As new therapy options continue to emerge, it is important to understand which treatment options are currently available and how they work in fighting the disease. To highlight a few of the new options, we have Dr. Natasha Kyprianou, an award-winning prostate cancer investigator, joining us on the podcast today to help you get up to speed. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Natasha Kyprianou completed her fellowship in molecular oncology at Johns Hopkins University and in molecular biology at the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in London, UK. She is a professor in the Department of Urology in Oncological Sciences at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City and a member of the National Cancer Institute-designated Tisch Cancer Institute. She has also been active nationally and internationally in several leadership positions, including being a board member of the International Prostate Health Council, member of the American Urologic Association Education Council, and honorary board member of the EAU Council, and has served as President of the Society for Basic Urologic Research. It is also worth noting that she was also the Chair of the Department of Defence Congressional Directed Program for Prostate Cancer Research, and was the first female to be elected to this position. Her research focuses on the molecular mechanisms underlying prostate cancer progression to metastasis and apoptosis-driven molecular therapeutics that are targeting urologic tumors. During her career, she has received numerous awards, including being the first female to be awarded by the American Urologic Association for her contribution to urology research. Be sure to listen in to find out what Dr. Kyprianou has to say about the new treatment options that are currently available for advanced prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kyprianou explains what motivated her to follow the path she has taken to get to where she is today.
• More than thirty-thousand men will die of prostate cancer in 2021.
• The survival rates for prostate cancer drop dramatically once cancer has metastasized to distant sites.
• Dr. Kyprianou explains what it means for a man to undergo Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT).
• Dr. Kyprianou discusses the novel agents developed in recent years for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kyprianou talks about the role of the androgen receptor in driving advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kyprianou explains how the new novel medication, Enzalutamide, also known as Xtandi, works in helping men with advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kyprianou explains from a research perspective how a treatment like Enzalutamide gets discovered and then ultimately brought to the point where it becomes available to the consumer.
• Dr. Kyprianou talks about some of the more commonly reported side-effects of Enzalutamide.
• How the novel agent, Abiraterone, or Azteca, works in helping men with advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kyprianou explains why men need to keep getting their ADT injections with the new therapy once their prostate cancer has become resistant to the standard hormonal therapy.
• Dr. Kyprianou discusses what the next ten years hold for the advancement of treatment options for men with advanced prostate cancer.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome can be very daunting and affect millions of men. The affected individuals have pain that can be debilitating. It affects their ability to perform several ordinary tasks, including sitting and walking. That can upend the life of an individual. 

We are excited to collaborate with Dr. Daniel Kirages from the University of Southern California, who has helped organize a three-episode Chronic Prostatitis/Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome series. We are starting with an episode on the research, or science, side. Then we will have the urologist’s perspective. Finally, we will wrap up with an episode about the physical therapy intervention side. 

Today, we will be talking to one of the world’s scientific leaders in chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome, Dr. Jason Kutch, from the University of Southern California. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Kutch is an Assistant Professor in the division of Bio-kinesiology and Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. He received a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Princeton University in 2001 and his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics in 2008 from the University of Michigan. Dr. Kutch is the Director of the Applied Mathematical Physiology Laboratory at USC. His work focuses on revealing the brain mechanisms of muscle control, engineering non-invasive systems to study human motor function, and understanding chronic pain disorders. He is an investigator in the NIH-funded multidisciplinary approach to the study of chronic pelvic pain, or MAP research network, with a particular focus on understanding the brain network mechanisms of altered pelvic floor muscle control in individuals with chronic pelvic pain. His work includes publishing the world’s first neuroimaging study in comparing men with chronic pain syndrome to healthy men. He teaches neuroscience in the USC Doctor, a physical therapy program. He has also been involved with the International Pelvic Pain Society, and currently serves as the Scientific Abstract Review Chair. 

Be sure to listen in today, to hear what Dr. Kutch has to say about chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kutch explains how he started on the path that ultimately led to him being one of the premier investigators for chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kutch discusses what the commonalities point to amongst men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kutch relates what he has learned about the various ways of treating chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kutch shares why it is not a good idea to do long-term antibiotic therapy.
• Dr. Kutch provides an overview of what the MAP research network is all about.
• Dr. Kutch describes the typical progression of chronic pelvic pain.
• Dr. Kutch explains what the most important contribution of the MAP research study has been.
• Dr. Kutch discusses his current NIH-funded study for chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kutch explains how you can get involved in one of the studies from a patient or a provider perspective.
• Dr. Kutch shares how chronic pain syndrome impacted his life.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Many men may remember when their father or another family member had to undergo the “Roto-Rooter” procedure for an enlarged prostate. In this episode, you will learn more about the TURP (Transurethral Resection of the Prostate) procedure that has long been a mainstay in the treatment of an enlarged prostate. You will also learn about the evolution of the technology used for the TURP procedure and about the men who might still be a candidate for that particular therapy. 

We have Dr. Jon Morton joining us today. Dr. Morton is a board-certified urologist and an expert when it comes to the management of an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Morton completed his urology residency training at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1994. His practice, called The Urology Center, P.C., is comprised of eleven urologists who help provide expert urologic care in the greater Omaha area and surrounding communities. Dr. Morton remains a leader in his region in advanced urologic procedures, including minimally invasive therapy for BPH or prostate enlargement and prostate cancer. Dr. Morton continues to help with the training of future surgeons through the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s urology residency training program. Be sure to listen in today to hear what he has to say about the TURP procedure.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Morton explains how the enlargement of the prostate, or BPH, can interfere with normal urination.
• Dr. Morton shares some of the more common symptoms he hears from the men who see him for their prostate enlargement.
• Dr. Morton describes what gets done with the TURP procedure.
• Dr. Morton discusses whether he thinks the TURP procedure still has a role in managing men with an enlarged prostate.
• The tests a man can expect to have during his initial evaluation with his urologist to determine what his best option for treatment might be.
• It is also vital for urologists to check the state of a man’s bladder.
• Dr. Morton explains how the TURP procedure has evolved over the years.
• The kind of results Dr. Morton counsels men to expect from the TURP procedure.
• Dr. Morton discusses some of the options that he has utilized to help preserve men’s ejaculatory function.
• Dr. Morton discusses whether or not he can get the men taking prostate medication before their TURP procedure off their medication afterward.
• Dr. Morton explains what men can expect in terms of recovery after a TURP procedure.
• Dr. Morton explains how long the TURP procedure will continue to be effective.
  

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Dr. Jon Morton’s website

It is often difficult for men to talk about certain issues involving their health. What many men fail to realize, however, is that ignoring the symptoms of prostate problems could result in damage to their bladders, and it could also affect their overall health. 

We are happy to have Dr. Elizabeth Mobley, a urologist, joining us today. She will be talking about the potential side effects of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) that men need to look out for, which could cause damage to their bladders. She will also discuss how we are trending towards preserving bladder health with some of the current, advanced therapies for an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Mobley is a board-certified urologist with Urology Austin, in Texas. She pursued her urology training at the University of Utah, and following her residency she completed additional urology fellowship training at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Mobley enjoys working with both male and female patients, and she prides herself on being able to offer a variety of treatments for various conditions. For example, for BPH, she is trained in a variety of techniques such as UroLift, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), Greenlight Laser therapy, button vaporization therapy for the prostate, and robotic simple prostatectomy.

She was the first female urologist in Texas to receive the UroLift Center of Excellence, a designation for the UroLift procedure. (She was only the third woman, worldwide to receive this distinction.) Dr. Mobley was also the first female urologist in the US to be named a NeoTract Faculty Member, consulting and proctoring urologists across the country on best practices when utilizing Urolift or enlargement of the prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how you can avoid causing damage to your bladder if you’re having a problem with your prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Mobley shares some of the more common issues that Dr. Mobley’s patients discuss with her.
• Sometimes, men just put up with their symptoms, or they write them off as a normal part of aging. Dr. Mobley explains to them that those are not necessarily signs of getting older, and there are many ways to evaluate the problem and many treatment options.
• Dr. Mobley explains how she educates patients who try to downplay their symptoms. 
• Dr. Mobley talks about some of the potential consequences to bladder health from long term bladder outlet obstruction as a result of an enlargement of the prostate.
• Dr. Mobley discusses why changes occur in the bladders of men with prostate issues.
• The muscle of the bladder, like that of the heart, does not like working against resistance.
• When men get urinary tract infections, there is usually some underlying treason for it.
• Dr. Mobley describes how she counsels and informs the men who come to her with symptoms of prostate problems.
• Dr. Mobley explains what she discusses with her patients in terms of their treatment options.
• Doctors are becoming aware that certain prostate medications may not be protective of the bladder, or men’s overall bladder health. Dr. Mobley shares her thoughts about that.
• Dr. Mobley encourages men to be proactive with their health and to see a urologist about any symptoms that they are experiencing.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

Dr. Mobley’s website

If you’re wondering which supplements you can take to prevent prostate cancer, or if you’re looking for something that you can do to increase your chances of a good outcome after having prostate cancer surgery, we have some good news for you! Expert, Dr. Jill Hamilton Reeves will be joining us on the podcast today to answer these questions, and also some other questions about nutrition and prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Reeves is a registered and licensed dietician with doctoral training in translational and clinical nutrition science. She is an Associate Professor of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and she’s the Director of the EDGE (Exercise, Diet, Genitourinary, and Endocrinology) lab of the Department of Urology. She works with urologists and medical oncologists to foster the discovery of better diet and exercise approaches to benefit patients with cancer, including prostate cancer. Be sure to listen in today to learn about the relationship between nutrition and outcomes after prostate cancer surgery.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Why diet is so important during prostate cancer treatment.
• The role that diet, exercise, and lifestyle play in the incidence of cancer.
• How forty to fifty percent of cancers can be preventable.
• Why obesity is a concern for people who treat prostate cancer.
• Being overweight or obese is associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer.
• People who have a prostatectomy are more likely to have a recurrence and die if they’re overweight or obese at the time of the surgery.
• Dr. Hamilton Reeves shares an “Aha” moment that she had in her research.
• Everyone’s needs in building up their resilience are different.
• People usually know what they need.
• Society as a whole seems to have a damaged relationship with food.
• What men can do to improve their outcomes after prostate cancer surgery. 
• What WARRIOR does. It stands for: Weight management aimed to reduce risk and improve the outcomes from radical prostatectomy. 
• Why scientists think cancer is so smart.
• Disrupting cancer links by losing weight.
• What is currently being looked at in terms of nutrition, exercise, and hormone treatment for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Hamilton Reeves talks about some of the studies she’s working on currently, regarding prostate cancer.
• Where to start, in achieving weight loss.
• Exercise reduces the risk of many different cancers.

Links and resources:

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So, what is a prostate anyway? Where is it located? 

Today, we circle back and bring our very first podcast, Episode 1, out of the vault. It was an informative interview with the urologist, Dr. Brantley Thrasher, who explains everything you need to know about the prostate. This episode forms the foundation for your understanding of the prostate gland and what could go wrong with it. The information in this episode is vital to grasp, no matter which stage you are at in your prostate journey. Dr. Thrasher will bring you fully up to speed with all you need to know about the prostate gland, its function, and what could go wrong with it. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Thrasher is the immediate past president of the American Urologic Association, the former chair of the department of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the current executive director of the American Board of Urology. In addition to giving over 400 presentations at local, national, and international meetings, he has written more than 190 manuscripts, book chapters, and monographs in the field of urology. 

We have taken a break from recording any new interviews until the start of Season 3 of the Prostate Health Podcast. We have had a lot of excitement recently with the launch of the Prostate Health Academy, and we ask you to keep our family in our thoughts as we will soon be welcoming our third child to our family!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Thrasher explains what a prostate is.
• The primary purpose of the prostate.
• Where the prostate is located and some of the structures that surround it.
• The average size of the prostate.
• The function of the prostate gland and what it does for a man.
• The different zones of the prostate.
• What stimulates the growth of the prostate.
• The things that men would need to worry about regarding the prostate.
• The consequences of removing a prostate.
• In cases where men are having symptoms, they should see a urologist.

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are delighted to partner with Procept BioRobotics to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.

The primary reason men consult urologists is due to an enlarged prostate. 

With June being Men's Health Month, we are thrilled to welcome urologist Dr. Jennifer Lloyd-Harris on the podcast today to discuss Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a significant health issue for men, and we are excited to inform listeners about a groundbreaking water-based technology to bring men relief from their symptoms. We also have Ken, a patient of Dr. Lloyd-Harris, joining us to share his journey with BPH and his experience with the innovative aquablation procedure.

Dr. Lloyd-Harris is a board-certified urologist at the Penn Medicine Urology Center in Philadelphia. She completed her urology residency training at the University of Wisconsin and now manages both benign and malignant urologic conditions. She has received training in minimally invasive surgery and the medical and surgical treatment of urinary problems and benign enlargement of the prostate. Her goal is to provide high-quality, up-to-date, and comprehensive patient-centered urologic care, and she is committed to building meaningful relationships with her patients through communication and passion.

Stay tuned as Dr. Lloyd-Harris shares her insights on BPH and utilizing the aquablation procedure for treating its symptoms.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Lloyd-Harris explains what BPH is

• Some of the symptoms men may experience from BPH.

• Complications that could occur in men with an enlarged prostate

• The issues Dr. Lloyd-Harris has seen with some of the initial treatment options for men with BPH

• The factors Dr. Lloyd-Harris takes into account when guiding men with treatment selections for BPH

• Dr. Lloyd-Harris explains how aquablation technology works.

• Dr. Lloyd-Harris shares her initial motivation for utilizing aquablation technology.

• Which men would be considered appropriate candidates for aquablation?

• What men can expect with the aquablation procedure 

• Some of the risks that may be associated with the aquablation procedure

• Ken shares his experience with aquablation therapy and explains how he was able to return to work just two weeks after having the procedure done.

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Procept BioRobotics

Penn Medicine Urology Center

Welcome to the forefront of prostate health knowledge! 

Today, we are thrilled to introduce an eminent expert who will guide us through a labyrinth of cutting-edge advancements and breakthroughs in the field of urology! 

Dr. Kelly Stratton is a board-certified urologist with a profound passion for enhancing the well-being of individuals through cutting-edge advancements. His expertise shines through his roles as an assistant professor of urologic oncology at the esteemed OU Department of Urology in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medical Oncology at the prestigious Stevenson Cancer Center. His exceptional training at the renowned Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, further underscore his profound knowledge and experience in the field. With a focus on leveraging innovative technologies such as MRI to revolutionize prostate cancer biopsy and detection, Dr. Stratton shows his commitment to personalized care by utilizing genomic testing and participating in groundbreaking clinical trials.

In today’s episode, we delve into a critical aspect of prostate cancer treatment: exploring the available salvage options when the initial treatment fails. Whether you are contemplating your treatment choices or have already undergone radiation therapy for prostate cancer, this episode is a must-listen!

Prepare to be inspired and informed as we explore the forefront of prostate health under the guidance of Dr. Kelly Stratton!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What is the most frequent way PSA recurrence gets evaluated?

• The challenges Dr. Stratton experiences when identifying radiation failure patients

• What patients can expect in the evaluation for recurrent prostate cancer

• The factors Dr. Stratton considers in his practice when determining whether or not a patient is a good candidate for salvage treatment

• Dr. Stratton discusses treatment options for patients with PSA recurrence after radiation 

• Risks associated with radiation therapy

• Salvage treatment options

• How do salvage treatment options continue to evolve?

• Dr. Stratton discusses fusion and targeted biopsies.

• What is the success rate for treatment after radiation therapy?

Join us today as we navigate the landscape of post-radiation therapy scenarios. Dr. Stratton shares valuable insights and guidance for those seeking alternative approaches and sheds light on the most frequent way PSA recurrence gets evaluated, the challenges in identifying radiation failure patients, evaluation for recurrent prostate cancer, factors determining eligibility for salvage treatment, treatment options, risks associated with radiation therapy, evolving salvage treatment options, fusion and targeted biopsies, and success rates for treatment after radiation therapy.

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

OU Health- Dr. Kelly Stratton

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution for men weighing their options for prostate cancer treatment. That can make it hard for men and their loved ones when navigating all the various options for treatment, whether it is the initial treatment for prostate cancer, cancer recurrence after treatment, or even those with advanced disease. It’s good to know that we continue moving the field forward to more personalized care for prostate cancer and assisting men with those difficult decisions. 

We are excited today to introduce you to Dr. Felix Feng, a radiation oncologist. Following undergraduate training at Stanford University and medical school at Washington University in St. Louis, he completed a research fellowship and residency in radiation oncology at the University of Michigan, where he subsequently joined the faculty. He then got recruited to join the faculty at the University of California, San Francisco, where he currently serves as a professor of radiation oncology, urology, and medicine, Vice-Chair for Radiation Oncology, and Director of the initiative of Prostate Cancer Research. He is a prostate cancer expert who specializes in the treatment of aggressive, high-risk, and oligometastatic prostate cancers. Dr. Feng is nationally known for his approaches in molecular biomarkers to help guide or personalize radiation therapy for patients. Be sure to listen in today, as Dr. Feng gets you up to speed with the personalization of the care for men with prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Feng explains what a radiation oncologist is, and the role they play in the multidisciplinary prostate cancer team.
• Dr. Feng explains what personalized therapy entails and what one could expect from it.
• What the difference is between a prognostic biomarker and a predictive biomarker.
• What the rationale is behind why hormonal endogen deprivation therapy is given in conjunction with radiation treatments.
• Dr. Feng explains what he uses to determine how long to keep men on hormonal therapy.
• Dr. Feng discusses what his research group has been working on recently when it comes to deciding which patients may benefit from endogen deprivation therapy or who have their PSA come back after having had their prostates removed.
• The recent advances that Dr. Feng has seen in helping to personalize the treatment approaches for men who have metastatic prostate cancer.
• Dr. Feng discusses the exciting time we are in, in the context of advances in prostate cancer treatments, and how the field as a whole is moving towards the individualization of therapy.
  

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About Dr. Feng

Although the primary focus of this podcast is prostate health, we will occasionally break from that topic to cover other important subjects related to urology. Today, we have a special bonus episode about bladder cancer.

We are happy to have Dr. Abhi Solanki joining us on the podcast today! Dr. Solanki is a Radiation Oncologist. After completing his residency training in Radiation Oncology at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, he joined the faculty at Loyola University Medical Center, where he is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology. He also serves as Quality Medical Director in the department and the Chair of the Genitourinary Cancer Disease Committee at the Cancer Center at Loyola. Much of his clinical focus includes treating genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder, kidney, and testicular cancer.  

In this episode, we review some of the basics of bladder cancer. We then get you up to speed with all you need to know about bladder-preserving Trimodality Therapy as an alternative to radical bladder removal for muscle-invasive bladder cancer. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Solanki discusses the signs and symptoms of bladder cancer.
• Some factors that could increase an individual’s risk of developing bladder cancer.
• Dr. Sloanki explains how a diagnosis of bladder typically gets made.
• The treatment options that are available for individuals with a new diagnosis of muscle-invasive bladder cancer.
• Dr. Solanki discusses the current increase in the utilization of Trimodality Therapy.
• Dr. Solanki describes the best candidates for Trimodal Therapy.
• The risks, benefits, and side-effects of Trimodality Therapy, as a treatment for bladder cancer.
• The options that patients have for a bladder tumor recurrence after undergoing Trimodality Therapy.
• Dr. Solanki encourages people to educate themselves about all the available options before going down any treatment path. 
  

Links:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

When a man gets diagnosed with prostate cancer, it impacts not only him but also many of the people surrounding him, including his family, friends, and mostly his partner or spouse.

Today, we have the opportunity to talk to the spouse of a prostate cancer survivor and learn from her experience. We are happy to have Glenda Standeven joining us. Glenda holds nothing back in our conversation about sensitive topics that include urinary leakage, sexual function, and intimacy. Stay tuned for more!

Glenda Standeven has been a beacon of light in helping other spouses and partners of men with prostate cancer. In 2011, her husband got diagnosed with prostate cancer. His diagnosis provided the opportunity for her to grow and learn together with him, and it ultimately inspired her to write the book, What Men Won’t Talk About and Women Need to Know: A Woman’s Perspective on Prostate Cancer. The book chronicles her husband’s prostate cancer journey from a woman’s perspective. 

Glenda has also battled with cancer. She was diagnosed with cancer in 1987, and she ultimately lost her right leg to the disease in 1988. Having gone through that ordeal, she feels that it is important to give hope and encouragement to others facing adversity. In 1990, before the birth of her second son, Glenda won two silver medals in the BC Winter Games in the slalom and giant slalom skiing events. She is also a sought-after entertaining keynote speaker for professional organizations and groups of all kinds. Be sure to listen in to hear what Glenda has to share about her experience of her husband’s prostate cancer journey.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Glenda talks about how the prostate journey started for her husband and herself.
• Glenda discusses her initial reaction after hearing about her husband’s diagnosis of prostate cancer. 
• Glenda describes her involvement during her husband’s initial discussions with his doctor after his diagnosis.
• Some of the challenges they have faced since her husband’s recovery.
• The time it took for Glenda’s husband to regain his urinary control after his surgery.
• Glenda explains how things went in terms of the success of the recovery of Glenda’s husband’s erectile function.
• Learning some new things about intimacy.
• Navigating the mood and psychological changes.
• Glenda shares some advice for the partners or caregivers of men with prostate cancer.
  

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

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Glenda’s website

You can get your copy of Glenda’s book, What Men Won’t Talk About and Women Need to Know: A Woman’s Perspective on Prostate Cancer here. 

Some of the more common questions that Dr. Pohlman’s patients ask him about are what they can do to have a healthy prostate and about the lifestyle improvements that they can make. His patients want to know how they should be eating and if there are any supplements that they should be taking. 

Today, we are excited to have Dr. Steven Kaplan joining us on the podcast! In this episode, Dr. Kaplan will get us up to speed with what we can do to help implement a more prostate-healthy lifestyle. 

Dr. Steven Kaplan is Director of the Men's Wellness Program at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. He is an internationally renowned authority, and one of the primary thought leaders in the study of benign prostate disease, the association of metabolic factors with voiding dysfunction, and symptoms related to benign prostate enlargement and bladder function. 

He has over 1,000 publications, including 600 peer-reviewed articles and 90 book chapters. His landmark study, published in JAMA in 2006, changed the way medications get used in the treatment of men with symptoms related to both benign prostate enlargement and bladder dysfunction. He has made over 340 presentations in more than 35 countries. He is the co-author of five books and is on the Editorial Board of numerous journals, including Urology, Journal of Urology, and Urology Times. 

Dr. Pohlman has enjoyed following Dr. Kaplan’s literature and would like to give him credit. His recent article in the Urology Times, DeMISTifying less-invasive solutions for BPH, served as inspiration for Episode 45, here on the Prostate Health Podcast, where we reviewed various minimally invasive options for BPH. 

Be sure to tune in today! This is a show you won’t want to miss!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kaplan talks about the health crisis in our country today.
• Dr. Kaplan discusses the association between obesity or metabolic syndrome and urinary symptoms.
• Dr. Kaplan describes the impact he has seen in his research of weight loss improving urinary symptoms.
• Dr. Kaplan describes the negative effects that obesity has on men’s health, in addition to the increased risk of heart disease.
• Dr. Kaplan explains why he sees the future of healthcare as the consumer.
• Dr. Kaplan discusses whether exercise alone can help improve bothersome urinary symptoms.
• Dr. Kaplan talks about the opportunity healthcare practitioners have to heighten the awareness of their patients and offer personalized care to deliver better outcomes.
• How Dr. Kaplan responds to the questions he gets asked about exercise, how much people should be exercising, and to what extent.
• Dr. Kaplan shares his recommendations for a diet for a healthy prostate.
• Dr. Kaplan shares something that makes a big difference for anyone wanting to make a lifestyle change.
• What men can do, from a prevention standpoint, to prevent the development of symptoms of an enlarged prostate or BPH.
• Dr. Kaplan talks about whether supplements might work for BPH.
• What Dr. Kaplan sees that the future holds, concerning clinical science development for benign enlargement of the prostate.
  

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are delighted to partner with Cortechs.ai to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.

Prostate MRI has become a valuable tool in enhancing the detection, localization, and staging of prostate cancer. However, current protocols come with various challenges, like inconsistent accuracy, a significant rate of missed clinically significant prostate cancers, and considerable variability in how different radiologists interpret the results.

We are thrilled to have Brittany Hunt, the head of Prostate Business Development at Cortechs.ai, joining us on the show today to introduce OnQ Prostate, an innovative new prostate MRI solution.

OnQ Prostate is an FDA-cleared software solution, designed to improve the precision, consistency, and reproducibility of prostate MRI. It will enable more accurate targeting and, ultimately, better treatment outcomes.

Join us as Brittany dives into this groundbreaking new technology, highlighting its advantages for patients and urologists, and explaining how it will help connect patients, referring physicians, and radiologists far more effectively.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Brittany reviews some of the ongoing limitations of existing prostate MRIs

• Brittany explains what OnQ Prostate is

• How OnQ Prostate makes it much easier for prostate lesions to be seen

• The benefits of OnQ Prostate for urologists and their patients 

• How OnQ Prostate works as a software add-on for existing MRI systems

• The multiple advantages of using the OnQ Prostate system for prostate cancer detection

• Why OnQ Prostate will help to bridge the gaps between patients, referring physicians, and radiologists

• How OnQ Prostate will help urologists become more accurate in detecting clinically significant prostate cancer 

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitterand Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

OnQ Prostate Website  

Brittany Hunt on LinkedIn 

Email Brittany Hunt: bhunt@cortechs.ai 

We are delighted to partner with Olympus America for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.

Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) have revolutionized treatment options for men suffering from symptoms of an enlarged prostate. So, we are excited to have urologist Dr. Rahul Mehan joining us today to bring our listeners up to speed on the iTind™ procedure.

Dr. Mehan is a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive urology treatments and the Founder of East Valley Urology Center in Mesa, Arizona. In his practice, he provides state-of-the-art urologic care, using the latest technology to improve the quality of life of his patients. He led several workshops at the national meeting of the American Urologic Association in San Antonio earlier this year and frequently gets invited to teach surgery across the US. He is also a social media influencer, providing enjoyable educational content.

Stay tuned as Dr. Mehan shares the low-down on the iTind™ procedure, highlighting its safety and explaining how it provides rapid symptomatic relief while preserving the sexual function of men with enlarged prostates.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Pertinent disclosure for today’s episode – Dr. Mehan is a paid consultant for Olympus. The following are the opinions of Dr. Mehan based upon his education and personal experiences and are not those of Olympus.

Show Highlights:

• Explanation of what the iTind™ device is 

• Dr. Mehan was one of the first urologists to utilize the iTind™ technology in his region.

• How men have recently been taking a stance against medications with sexual side effects

• Which men are ideal iTind™ candidates?

• What are the risks associated with theiTind™ procedure?

• How the iTind™differs from other currently available MIST interventions 

• Expectations from the iTind™procedure 

• What recovery looks like after the iTind™ procedure, in terms of device removal, potential limitations, and symptomatic improvement

• Dr. Mehan shares some of the clinical pearls he gained from his iTind™ experience.

Links: 

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Olympus America

iTind™

East Valley Urology Center, Mesa, Arizona

Today, we're bringing you the last show of Season One of the Prostate Health Podcast. Although this podcast has always been interview-based, we're closing our first season out with something a little different. 

It can be very upsetting for men to receive a new diagnosis for prostate cancer, and many men find themselves at a loss when it comes to what their options are, and what they should do next. Dr. Pohlman recently had the opportunity to interact with prostate cancer survivors in an online prostate cancer support group, and he asked each of them to share their top tip for men who are considering the treatment options for their prostate cancer.

Dr. Pohlman compiled fifteen different responses, and he will be sharing them in today's podcast. Be sure to stay tuned to get some impactful and thought-provoking advice from these prostate cancer survivor warriors. 

August is a vacation month for the podcast, so although we won't be airing any new shows this month, we will continue working hard behind the scenes to bring you some awesome new interviews in Season Two, which kicks off on September 3rd. We thank you sincerely for joining us on this journey, and for supporting us on the show! And we look forward to seeing you again in September when we get into the second season of the Prostate Health Podcast. Be sure to listen in today, to hear fifteen prostate cancer survivors' best tips for men about to undergo prostate cancer treatment.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• George advises men to research all treatments.
• Jeffrey's advice is to keep a positive attitude.
• David recommends researching all the treatment options and then writing down the pros and cons of each option.
• Doug says that you should not panic.
• Jim stresses the importance of educating yourself.
• Listen to your doctor's recommendations before making a decision.
• Don't always assume that doctors know best.
• Don't shut your loved ones out.
• Patience and positivity are key, for some men.
• Take your time and study your options.
• Surround yourself with supportive people.
• Be aware of any biased information, and stick with reliable sources like the NCCN, Johns Hopkins, and Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center.
• Get in the best physical shape possible before commencing cancer treatment.
• Take things slowly.
• Get more than one medical opinion.
• Have no regrets.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

We Have Cancer Podcast   (See Episode 154 for the interview with Dr. Garrett Pohlman) 

The Confidence Clamp – As a listener, you are eligible for a 20% discount for this product! Use the code CLAMPNOW at Amazon's check out.

NCCN

Johns Hopkins

Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center

Although many individuals dealing with, or recovering from prostate cancer treatment may face a wide variety of challenges, we are continuously gaining more knowledge and tools to help cancer survivors live their lives to the fullest. Dr. Arash Asher is a cancer survivor expert leading an emerging movement in cancer care. He is joining us today to discuss better ways of dealing with those challenges. 

Dr. Arash Asher is the Director of Cancer Survivorship and Rehabilitation at the Samuel Oschin Comprehensive Cancer Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

Dr. Asher completed a physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at UCLA and a cancer rehabilitation fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. He is board certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, as well as Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Dr. Asher is leading an emerging movement in cancer care. He runs a dynamic clinic for patients and survivors. His clinic supports patients and survivors facing a wide range of challenges such as fatigue, weakness, changes in thinking, and pain. In pursuit of his goal, Dr. Asher has integrated several cancer rehabilitation programs, including art therapy, personalized exercise programs, and novel cognitive rehabilitation. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Asher discusses the challenges that an individual could face with a diagnosis of cancer.
• One of Dr. Asher’s programs at Cedars-Sinai, Growing Resiliency and Courage (GRACE), has been an outstanding resource for those dealing with cancer. Dr. Asher explains what that program entails.
• Dr. Asher explains how people get supported after completing the GRACE program.
• Dr. Asher talks about the web-based platform for the GRACE program that he is currently working on.
• Dr. Asher explains what ‘chemo brain’ is.
• Dr. Asher discusses helpful practices and strategies, including the program he created, for assisting cancer survivors in dealing with cognitive impairment following chemotherapy.
• Dr. Asher talks about how yoga may benefit those who are undergoing cancer treatment.
• How exercise can benefit cancer patients and survivors.
• Why cancer patients need to keep on setting goals and building towards them.
  
  

Links:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the waitlist for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

For the Prostate Health Academy, Dr. Asher will be going into the details of another additional and useful program called Cancer Survivorship Through Art. He will explain how it benefits cancer survivors. He also dives a little deeper into the ‘how’ for the yoga program and discusses what an individual can do to begin implementing those programs. That will all become available in the upcoming Prostate Health Academy. Be sure to sign up for the waitlist here!

Today, we are bringing Episode 30 back out of the vault for an encore. 

The way that men can be helped to overcome the symptoms of an enlarged prostate continues to transform with minimally invasive surgical techniques. We are excited to bring back our conversation with urologist, Dr. Dean Elterman today. He will bring you up to speed with aquablation and explain how water power can be used to help men with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Elterman completed residency training in urologic surgery at the University of Toronto. He then completed a fellowship in Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-Urology, Female Urology, and Pelvic Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He has worked in the area of men’s health and survivorship at the Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Toronto. He is the Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre. Dr. Elterman is a true innovator in men’s health and continues to embrace the integration of minimally invasive surgical therapies in the management of an enlarged prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how water can be used for the treatment of enlarged prostate.

We have taken a short break from recording any new interviews for the podcast until Season 3 arrives. We continue circling back to bring some of the more popular episodes back out of the vault. As we get closer to Season 3, Dr. Pohlman continues working behind the scenes to line up some tremendous guests for the show. 

Over the last month, Dr. Pohlman has enjoyed getting to know the new members of the Prostate Health Academy following the founding members' launch. The Prostate Health Academy is now open to the public, so if you have any questions about the Academy and how it can benefit you in your prostate journey, feel free to email Dr. Pohlman at garrett.pohlmanmd@prostatehealthacademy.com.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Elterman explains how commonly men suffer from BPH, or enlargement of the prostate.
• Some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Elterman explains how an enlarged prostate affects a man’s quality of life.
• The long-term impact that an enlarged prostate can have on a man’s bladder health.Some of the minimally invasive therapies that Dr. Elterman is currently utilizing in his practice.
• Dr. Elterman explains how unique aquablation technology works.
• What sets aquablation apart from the other therapies for an enlarged prostate.
• Some of the history and background of aquablation therapy.
• Dr. Elterman describes the appropriate candidate for aquablation therapy.
• Aquablation therapy works well for preserving men’s sexual function.
• The short time it takes to perform the aquablation procedure sets it apart from other therapies.
• Some more advantages of aquablation therapy.
• What men can expect from the aquablation procedure in terms of pain and recovery time.
• How quickly men can expect to see an improvement after having aquablation therapy.
• The potential risks of the aquablation procedure.
  
  

SPECIAL NOTE: One of the benefits Dr. Pohlman has gained from running this podcast is that it has challenged him to make sure that he is staying up on the latest technology available for prostate health and incorporating many of those new technologies into his clinical practice. His practice has been an early adopter of several new options for men. That has allowed his group to be one of the first in the region to offer many of them. 

After airing Episode 30 about aquablation, Dr. Pohlman has continued to research the feasibility of bringing that technology to his practice to add it to his range of BPH options. He feels that aquablation will have a role in treating a subset of men with BPH. The men that will best benefit from this option might remain a moving target as Dr. Pohlman becomes more comfortable with the technology. 

Dr. Pohlman feels that aquablation may be an option for many patients with very large prostates, who might not be the best candidates for the MIST therapies, including UroLift, Rezum, and Turp, which are currently being treated with robotic simple prostatectomy. While, for many of these men, it may take the place of simple robotic prostatectomy, Dr. Pohlman is not sure that robotic simple prostatectomy will go away completely, and some of those men will still benefit from that option, especially those with very large prostates or very large bladder stones as well as very large prostates that can currently be treated at the same time. 

We will circle back again a year from now with an update on where we are currently.

For some of the smaller prostates that are not candidates for in-office procedures like UroLift or Rezum, that are being treated with options such as transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, Dr. Pohlman wonders if aquablation will take the place for some of those patients too. With newer techniques, such as ejaculate preserving TURP, which we recently covered in Episode 75, we are now getting close to matching some of the outcomes of aquablation in terms of ejaculate preservation. Dr. Pohlman is curious to see how the outcomes of aquablation compare to ejaculate preserving TURP as more outcomes data gets collected.

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Our guest for today’s show has always been a healthy guy. He felt good and had no family history or symptoms. Following a routine wellness check, he was shocked to find out that he needed to see a urologist, and then found out that he had prostate cancer. 

Many men prefer to keep their health concerns to themselves, but not our guest for today. Legendary sports host, Vic Lombardi, has made it his duty to share his story and encourage men to go and get checked. He has been able to utilize a platform of over 80,000 followers on social media to be an advocate for men and their health. 

Mr. Lombardi is a legendary sport, television, and radio host. Since 2016, he has covered professional sports in Denver, Colorado, for altitude sports. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in the sports industry and is a thirty-two time Emmy Award winner, sixteen for best sports anchor, and voted 2018’s Colorado Sportscaster of the year. He is also the co-host of the Altitude Sports Radio Morning Show. He went public with his battle with prostate cancer after he got diagnosed on February 1st, 2019. He continues to use his celebrity status to help bring awareness to prostate cancer and encourage men to get checked to help spot the disease early. Be sure to listen in today to hear about Vic’s prostate cancer journey.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Vic explains how his prostate cancer journey began.
• Vic never had any symptoms.
• Vic discusses why it became so important for him to encourage other men to go and get checked.
• What you need to know about the medication, Finasteride, when interpreting a PSA level.
• How Vic proceeded after discovering that he had an elevated PSA.
• Vic shares his initial reaction after receiving his diagnosis.
• Vic explains what influenced him to select surgery as his treatment option.
• Vic describes his recovery process after surgery.
• What it was like for Vic to have a catheter, and what it was like to have it removed.
• What a man can expect in terms of follow-up after treatment.
• Vic shares some advice for men and those that care for them.
• Vic explains what the Gimme 5ive Campaign is all about.
  
  

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Follow Vic on Twitter 

Today, we are replaying the interview with Dr. Elizabeth Mobley from Episode 29, where she spoke about the importance of preserving bladder health. 

Many men don’t realize that ignoring the symptoms of prostate problems could result in damage caused to their bladders, and that could affect their overall bladder health. In his practice, Dr. Pohlman has often come across men with noticeable damage to their bladders when they go in to see him for their initial consultation. That was why he felt it vital to circle back to that topic. 

In this episode, Dr. Mobley, a urologist, talks about the continuing shifts in treating an enlarged prostate. She also covers some of the potential symptoms of BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), for which men need to keep a lookout. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Elizabeth Mobley is a board-certified urologist with Urology Austin, in Texas. She pursued her urology training at the University of Utah, and following her residency she completed additional urology fellowship training at North Shore Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. Dr. Mobley enjoys working with both male and female patients, and she prides herself on being able to offer a variety of treatments for various conditions. For example, for BPH, she is trained in a variety of techniques such as UroLift, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), Greenlight Laser therapy, button vaporization therapy for the prostate, and robotic simple prostatectomy. She was the first female urologist in Texas to receive the UroLift Center of Excellence, a designation for the UroLift procedure. (She was only the third woman worldwide to receive this distinction.) Dr. Mobley was also the first female urologist in the US to be named a NeoTract Faculty Member, consulting and proctoring urologists across the country on best practices when utilizing Urolift or enlargement of the prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how you can avoid causing damage to your bladder if you’re having a problem with your prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Mobley shares some common issues that her patients discuss with her.
• Dr. Mobley explains that there are many ways to evaluate prostate problems. There are also many treatment options.
• Dr. Mobley explains how she educates patients who try to downplay their symptoms.
• Dr. Mobley discusses some of the potential consequences to bladder health that could occur due to long-term bladder outlet obstruction from an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Mobley explains why changes tend to occur in the bladders of men with prostate issues.
• The muscle of the bladder, like that of the heart, does not like working against resistance.
• When men get urinary tract infections, there is usually some underlying treason for it.
• Dr. Mobley describes how she counsels and informs the men who come to her with symptoms of prostate problems.
• Dr. Mobley explains what she discusses with her patients in terms of their treatment options.
• Certain prostate medications may not be protective of the bladder or men’s overall bladder health. Dr. Mobley shares her thoughts about that.
• Dr. Mobley encourages men to be proactive with their health and to see a urologist about any symptoms that they are experiencing.
  

Links:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are excited to partner with GoPath Diagnostics for today’s podcast and have Dr. Paul Yonover join us on the show to bring listeners up to speed on the newly-available comprehensive germline test called ProstateNow that addresses all patient needs specific to prostate cancer.

Dr. Paul Yonover is a board-certified urologist who completed his residency programs in surgery and urology at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Yonover has done extensive research in urology and has published in numerous clinical journals. He is the Chief Analytics Officer and Director of Clinical Research for Uro Partners in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, he is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine and a Chief of Urology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital and Amita Presence St. Joseph Hospital.

Tune in to find out what the ProstateNow test is, how it works, who can benefit from it, and how urologists are incorporating it into their clinical practices!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Yonover explains how he approaches germline testing related to prostate cancer in his practice.

• Dr. Yonover explains the importance of identifying the rare pathogenic mutations that are risk factors for disease.

• Why is family history a risk factor for prostate cancer?

• What should patients be advised to do if they have a pathogenic mutation?

• Dr. Yonover explains what rare pathogenic mutations are.

• Some of the historic barriers urologists and oncologists have had in integrating prostate cancer genetic testing into their practices.

• How did Dr. Yonover’s practice overcome the barriers and incorporate germline testing?

• Dr. Yonover dives into what the ProstateNow test is and how it works.

• Dr. Yonover shares some important things to bear in mind regarding germline testing.

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June is Men’s Health Month! 

Erectile dysfunction can be a good indicator of a man’s overall health and is often a symptom of an underlying health problem. Now that the safety guidelines are being relaxed after the pandemic, men can finally go and see their physicians for their routine healthcare maintenance. They will get the opportunity to address any health concerns they may be having, including any issues with sexual dysfunction, which many men tend to experience. 

Research has suggested that COVID-19 has had an impact on men’s sexual health, particularly with erectile dysfunction. In this episode, Dr. Pohlman will get you up to speed with everything you need to know about the effect of COVID-19 on a man’s sexual health, so be sure to stay tuned!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Pohlman defines erectile dysfunction (ED).
• Problems that could arise as a result of a man having ED.
• ED can be a sign of an underlying health condition like heart disease.
• What research has found regarding the correlation between men who have had COVID-19 and sexual and reproductive issues.
• The factors that could lead to the potential development of ED after COVID-19.
• Various physical problems could occur due to the inflammation caused by COVID-19.
• Some other physical problems that could occur after a man has had COVID-19.
• What could happen to a man when he has low testosterone levels.
• COVID-19 has created an increased psychological burden. Dr. Pohlman discusses the mental and emotional problems that people can expect to experience following the pandemic and the impact that those problems could have on a man’s sexual health.
  

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Addressing Male Sexual and Reproductive Health in the Wake of COVID-19 outbreak

How Having COVID-19 May Affect Men's Sexual Health

A cutting-edge medical revelation takes center stage today, offering hope to countless individuals grappling with the challenges of an enlarged prostate or BPH!

In today's episode, we unveil a revolutionary treatment, a game-changer, that defies convention by offering relief without customary interventions. Gone are the days of invasive procedures, for we are about to introduce the world to a medical marvel that promises liberation from the clutches of an enlarged prostate, or BPH, without the need for heating, cutting, tissue removal, or enduring permanent implants.

Get ready to be captivated by the insights of our esteemed guests, Dr. Steven Kaplan and Dr. Dean Elterman, who have both illuminated the path to prostate health in previous appearances on the show. Dr. Kaplan is the Director of the Men's Wellness Program at Mount Sinai Medical Center, and Dr. Elterman is an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Toronto. Together, they stand at the forefront of a revolution in men's health, ushering in a new era of minimally invasive treatment options for BPH!

Your curiosity will be piqued as we delve into the innovative medical possibilities of the innovative new Optilume BPH technology, which recently received FDA approval in the United States for treating lower urinary tract symptoms secondary to BPH!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What is different about the Optilume BPH system?

• How do you design a sham trial?

• Dr. Elterman shares how he performs the procedure.

• The first step to minimally-invasive prostate surgery

• Two key steps to the Optilume BPH procedure

• What can patients expect in terms of recovery after the Optilume procedure?

• Why is the Optilume BPH procedure a big step forward in the minimally invasive space?

The pioneering revelation we unveil in today’s episode offers a beacon of hope to all those grappling with the challenges of an enlarged prostate or BPH. No longer confined to conventional interventions, a new path to liberation has emerged, free from invasive procedures or enduring implants. Stay tuned to hear Dr. Kaplan and Dr. Elterman discuss a future brimming with innovation, rejuvenation, and newfound vitality!

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Society of Benign Prostate Disease

Optilume

Dr. Dean Elterman

Dr. Steven Kaplan

The treatment of prostate cancer is continually evolving as we look at new technologies and advances in managing the disease. Today, board-certified urologist and prostate cancer expert, Dr. Jim Hu, from Weill Cornell Medicine, in New York joins us. In this episode, Dr. Hu will be talking about targeted focal therapy. He will focus specifically on HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound) as a treatment option for targeted focal therapy, for prostate cancer. He will also review who may and may not be a candidate for focal therapy. 

Dr. Jim Hu completed his urology residency at UCLA and his urologic oncology fellowship at City of Hope National Medical Center. He got recruited at Weill Cornell Medicine in February of 2015 after establishing high-volume internationally renowned programs at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and UCLA Medical Center, where he served as Director of the Prostate Cancer and Robotic and Minimally Invasive Surgery programs respectively. He is internationally renowned as a surgical innovator and health services researcher. His research interests have been funded by the Department of Defense, National Cancer Institute, and the Livestrong Foundation. He has authored more than 300 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Hu has performed thousands of robot-assisted prostatectomies, among over 4000 laparoscopic, robotic and open procedures. He has been instrumental in helping drive some of the advances that have helped the field of urology, including working with the FDA to look at the outcomes of HIFU (High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound), a type of targeted focal therapy for prostate cancer.  

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Hu explains what targeted focal therapy for prostate cancer is.
• Dr. Hu describes some of the different technologies currently utilized for focal therapy.
• Dr. Hu explains what HIFU is and how it works in treating prostate cancer.
• When looking at targeted focal therapy, Dr. Hu describes the best potential candidates for the HIFU option.
• Dr. Hu explains the methods he is currently using to identify the targeted area to treat with focal therapy.
• Dr. Hu discusses one of the challenges with the localization of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Hu explains what a man considering HIFU as an option for targeted therapy can expect from the procedure.
• Some of the risks and potential advantages of using HIFU for focal therapy for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Hu describes his set protocol for following men after focal therapy with HIFU in terms of monitoring them for any recurrence or progression of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Wu discusses whether men are still candidates for other therapy if needed after HIFU, should they have a prostate cancer recurrence.
• What the future holds for the future of HIFU in the management of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Hu talks about whether he sees HIFU making its way into current guidelines and becoming more widely accepted as a standard of care for appropriate candidates.
• Most of the current guidelines continue to advocate for the templated biopsy rather than the MRI.
• Some tips for men considering targeted focal therapy for prostate cancer.
  

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Couples face several challenges in the fight against prostate cancer. One of them is dealing with the side effects of the treatment, and erectile dysfunction is a common problem after treatment for prostate cancer.

Today, we feel honored to have Dr. Jesse Mills, a men’s health expert, as our guest on the show. Dr. Mills is with us to talk about a novel, multi-modal approach in restoring erectile function after radical prostatectomy. Stay tuned to find out more.

Dr. Mills is a board-certified, fellowship-trained urologist who specializes in male reproductive medicine and surgery, with a busy practice focusing on vasectomy reversal, sperm retrieval, microsurgical varicocelectomy, Peyronie's disease, and penile implantation. He is an Associate Clinical Professor and Division Chief of Andrology at UCLA. His clinical specialties revolve around men's health and include male hormone management, sexual and ejaculatory dysfunction, and male infertility. Be sure to listen in, to find out what can be done to restore erectile function after prostate cancer treatment.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• How prostate surgery and treatment for prostate cancer affect a man’s ability to achieve an erection.
• The pelvic anatomy is very complicated.
• The penis is a pelvic organ.
• There will be a hit to a man’s erectile ability after cancer treatment.
• Neuropraxia is common after prostate surgery.
• How radiation affects a man’s erectile ability.
• Some of the advances over the years in improving the outcomes for erectile function after prostate removal.
• Dr. Mills discusses the scientific developments over the last forty years.
• About Dr. Mills’s rehabilitation protocols after treatment for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Mills talks about his successful prehab program.
• Compliance is key to a successful outcome.
• Since 2017, all the medications for erectile dysfunction essentially generic.
• Dr. Mills talks about his upcoming men’s health book.

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Dr. Jesse Mills

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One of the top concerns that men and their loved ones have around prostate cancer treatment is associated with urinary control. The more common questions that men ask include wanting to know if they will leak urine after undergoing prostate cancer treatment, and if so, how they can regain urinary control. Today, we are excited to bring you an interview with Dr. Daniel Kirages, an expert in pelvic floor exercises for regaining urinary control after surgery for prostate cancer. Stay tuned to hear more!

Dr. Kirages is an associate professor of clinical physical therapy at the University of Southern California. In his clinical practice, he attends to a diversified patient load, including various pelvic health disorders. You can also find him lecturing at various academic institutions and health care facilities, both nationally and internationally. He is a member of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Development Panel for incontinence after prostate treatment for the American Urologic Association. Be sure to listen in today to learn about regaining urinary control after prostate removal.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Why men have urine leakage initially after prostatectomy for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kirages expounds on the sphincter deficiency reason for urine leakage.
• What men can do to regain their urinary control after prostate removal.
• Dr. Kirages explains what an anticipatory contraction is.
• Dr. Kirages explains how pelvic floor exercises help men in regaining their urinary continence.
• The best time for men to start doing pelvic floor exercises.
• The time that it typically takes for men to regain their urinary control after a prostatectomy.
• Dr. Kirages explains to men how they can find their pelvic floor muscles to know that they are doing their Kegels correctly.
• Dr. Kirages discusses the trouble he has seen with men going above and beyond and doing more repetitions than what was recommended by their physical therapists.
• Dr. Kirages talks about whether men should do their pelvic floor exercises while they still have a catheter in place.
  

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

There are several challenges associated with treating prostate cancer, and many of them lie within the potential harms that occur as a result of the therapy, including the effects on urinary control and sexual function. September is Prostate Cancer Month, so we’re excited to kick it off by welcoming cancer expert, Dr. Scott Eggener as our guest. Dr. Eggener is joining us today to talk about targeted focal therapy, a potential cancer treatment option that has fewer side-effects than most traditional cancer therapies. Stay tuned to find out more!

Dr. Scott Eggener is from the University of Chicago Medicine. His area of expertise is in taking care of men who have been diagnosed with prostate, kidney, or testicular cancer, or men who are at risk of being diagnosed with the disease. He is a urologic oncologist, experienced in robotic and open surgery. He is co-director of the University of Chicago Medicine High-Risk and Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic, a program that provides focused care for men at risk for prostate cancer and those with advanced disease. His research, which has resulted in over 250 publications, exclusively focuses on urologic cancers and primarily focuses on improving the screening and care of men with prostate cancer. You won’t want to miss this interview, so be sure to listen in to find out about targeted focal therapy! 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Eggener describes what focal therapy is.
• Dr. Eggener explains who the best potential candidates are for targeted focal therapy for prostate cancer.
• How the Gleason scoring system grades prostate cancers.
• Some of the different technologies that are currently utilized for focal therapy.
• The methods that Dr. Eggener is currently utilizing to identify the targeted area to treat with targeted therapy.
• The technologies that Dr. Eggener currently prefers to use in his practice for targeted therapy.
• Dr. Eggener explains how he follows up with men after they have undergone targeted focal therapy.
• Some of the potential advantages of focal therapy when comparing it to entire gland treatment, such as prostatectomy or whole gland radiation therapy.
• Some of the risks that Dr. Eggener talks about when counseling his patients about focal therapy.
• What men can expect in terms of recovery after undergoing targeted focal therapy.
• Dr. Eggener discusses whether or not men can have focal therapy and still have other options for treatment if they might need them someday.
• Dr. Eggener explains why he is restrictive about who he offers targeted focal treatment.

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Do you know that prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in American men, following skin cancer? A new diagnosis of prostate cancer occurs every two minutes.

We are delighted to partner with Oxford Biodynamics for today’s episode with Dr. Robert Heaton, who joins us to discuss a ground-breaking new prostate cancer screening test that predicts the risk of prostate cancer with 94% accuracy, using a simple blood test.

In today’s episode, we dive into the details of the innovative EpiSwitch Prostate Screening test, known as the PSE, designed to confirm the presence of prostate cancer, whether symptoms are present or not. This technological advancement is a game-changer! It empowers urologists by providing a precise tool to assess whether a patient should undergo a biopsy or opt for continued monitoring.

Stay tuned to learn how this simple yet powerful tool streamlines the screening process for men struggling with prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• At what age should men start getting checked for prostate cancer? 

• What the screening for prostate cancer typically entails

• The importance of establishing a baseline to monitor how PSA changes over time

• Dr. Heaton dives into the details of the EpiSwitch PSE test

• How men can access the EpiSwitch PSE test

• Dr. Heaton discusses the accuracy of the EpiSwitch PSE test

• What is the expected turnaround time for the EpiSwitch PSE test results?

• Dr. Heaton explains the role of the EpiSwitch PSE test in different scenarios

The revolutionary EpiSwitch Prostate Screening test has remarkable accuracy in predicting prostate cancer risk through a simple blood test. It holds immense promise for men battling prostate cancer by providing urologists with a precise diagnostic tool and offering a streamlined approach for patients facing the complexities of prostate cancer.

Links:

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Prostate markers continue to make a remarkable impact on the world of prostate cancer by helping to individualize patient care in the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment choices for prostate cancer. In episode six of the Prostate Health Podcast, we had an informative interview with Dr. E. David Crawford about the various scenarios in which prostate markers can get used for providing men with more information to guide them in their decision-making.  

In that episode, we discussed various scenarios around the early detection of cancer, where prostate cancer biomarkers can help triage patients at risk for prostate cancer by identifying the patients who may truly benefit from a biopsy versus those who may safely avoid it. Given the importance of those markers, we thought it would be beneficial to re-air the interview today.

Dr. Crawford remains an international pioneer in the early detection and management of prostate cancer. Dr. Pohlman had the unique opportunity to train with Dr. Crawford during his residency training at the University of Colorado Hospital. Be sure to tune in to this episode to find out what Dr. Crawford has to say about prostate cancer biomarkers.

About Dr. Crawford:

Dr. Crawford has been the recipient of more than 95 research grants, he has authored over 600 published articles, and he has contributed to nearly 100 education books. To raise awareness and education about prostate health, Dr. Crawford founded and is the current chairman of the Prostate Conditions Education Council. 

The Prostate Conditions Education Council is a non-profit organization responsible for reaching an average of 400 million people each year with education and awareness information on prostate cancer and men’s health issues. Dr. Crawford’s involvement in the national prostate cancer arena is widely recognized. He is often requested to act as an educator or speaker, and participate in advisory boards, and review research.

Today’s show was recorded at the 30th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update, founded and organized by Dr. Crawford.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Crawford talks about some tests, other than the PSA, now available for the early detection of prostate cancer.
• Although the PSA is a great test, it still needs to be more refined.
• Dr. Crawford explains where biomarkers, which have become a game-changer, are playing a role in the early detection of prostate cancer.
• The abnormal level for PSA has become modified down to 1.5. So anything less than that would indicate that you are safe.
• There is often a challenge around which tests will and will not get covered by most insurances.
• Dr. Crawford discusses whether there are any tests available to determine who might need a repeat biopsy.
• With the ConfirmMDx test, you have a 94% chance that you do not have bad cancer.
• Dr. Crawford talks about the tests that might determine which men could be candidates for active surveillance versus those who need treatment.
• Dr. Crawford talks about what the future holds for the testing and treatment of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Crawford discusses where things are going in terms of genetics and genetic testing for prostate cancer.

Links and resources:

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Some educational websites on prostate cancer:

Prostate Cancer Markers 

Prostate Conditions Education Council 

NCI (National Cancer Institute) 

Mayo Clinic - Prostate Cancer

UCLA - Prostate Cancer Program

Cleveland Clinic Prostate Cancer Risk Calculator 

MD Anderson Cancer Center - Prostate Cancer

Many men and their loved ones could feel overwhelmed after getting a prostate cancer diagnosis. They might fear that they will never have sex again. Although those are normal feelings, men need to know that there is hope, and it is possible to reclaim intimacy and closeness with their partner after treatment for prostate cancer. 

Today, we are honored to have Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh, an internationally recognized expert on sexual health, joining us on the podcast. Be sure to tune in today! You will not want to miss our very informative and eye-opening interview with Dr. Albaugh.

Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh is a Board Certified Advanced Practice Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist, researcher, and Director of Sexual Health at NorthShore University Health System, near Chicago, Illinois. He is also a certified sexuality counselor, and he has led the sexual health clinic at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center in Chicago for over a decade serving our Veterans. 

In addition to his many publications in peer-reviewed journals and chapters in books on sexual dysfunction, Jeff has recently published the 2nd Edition of his book Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer. He is an internationally recognized speaker and expert. He has spoken throughout the United States, as well as Spain, Italy, Scotland, England, Ireland, New Zealand, and Australia.

Dr. Albaugh completed his Ph.D. at the University of Illinois in Chicago, with NIH-funded research examining the quality of life after the treatment of erectile dysfunction in men following post-prostatectomy. He has won multiple awards for his outstanding patient care. He got quoted in the media and publications about the treatment of sexual dysfunction in the New York Times, Martha Stewart’s Whole Living, WGN News, CBS 2 News in Chicago, Chicago Tribune Red Eye. He has been featured in the Ask the Expert column of the Chicago Tribune. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Albauch reviews how the various forms of prostate cancer therapy can potentially affect sexual function.
• Dr. Albaugh shares how he has gone about shifting the paradigm of sexual function after prostate cancer therapy.
• Dr. Albaugh discusses the changes he has seen in terms of outcomes and patient satisfaction since he has been helping shift the landscape of men’s sexual function after treatment for prostate cancer.
• The landscape is unfortunately not moving as quickly as Dr. Albaugh would like it to move.
• Dr. Albaugh explains why he wrote the book, Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer.
• What men and their loved ones should be aware of concerning orgasm following prostate cancer treatment.
• Dr. Albaugh explains why penile shrinkage might occur following treatment for prostate cancer.
• It can take several years for the nerves to recover after prostate cancer treatment.
• Dr. Albaugh explains what penile rehab is all about and what men can do to help regain their sexual function.
• Dr. Albaugh discusses some of the options available to help men in regaining sexual function.
• The success of erectile dysfunction treatment is dependent on partner integration. Dr. Albauch describes the kind of guidance he offers the partners of men who have undergone prostate cancer treatment.
• You can download a free copy of Dr. Albaugh’s book, Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer, from his website. 
  

Links and resources:

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh’s book website

Today, we have board-certified urologist, Dr. Jay Sandlow, joining us to help debunk ten of the more common myths about vasectomy. Vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure and it’s an excellent form of birth control for couples. Some men, however, are reluctant to have it done. There are a lot of myths floating around about vasectomy and some of the reluctance stems from these common myths. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Sandlow is a fellowship-trained specialist in male infertility. He completed his urology residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa. He currently serves as Vice-chair and Professor for the Department of Urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. He has experience in microsurgery as well as minimally invasive treatments for male contraception. He was a member of the Vasectomy Guidelines Taskforce, as well as serving on the current group updating the guidelines. He has also taught the AUA vasectomy course for the last seven years, as well as completing two vasectomy missions in the Philippines. Be sure to tune in today, to hear Dr. Sandlow bust ten of the more common myths about vasectomy.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Sandlow has performed approximately 7000 vasectomies in his career. 
• Testosterone levels don’t change with a vasectomy.
• Dr. Sandlow explains how men continue to make sperm after a vasectomy.
• Vasectomy reversals can work.
• Sperm production is matched with sperm breakdown and re-absorption.
• Dr. Sandlow explains what happens with an epididymal blowout.
• Vasectomy is not the same as castration.
• There is very little decrease in the amount of ejaculate that comes out after a vasectomy.
• As men age, their amount of ejaculate decreases.
• It’s easier, quicker, less invasive, less expensive, and more effective for a man to have a vasectomy than it is for a woman to have her tubes tied. 
• Why a vasectomy does not affect a man’s ability to get an erection.
• Why you shouldn’t think of a vasectomy as temporary.
• Vasectomies are not effective immediately. 
• Dr. Sandlow discusses the current American Urology Guideline’s stance regarding vasectomy and prostate cancer.
• Although vasectomy is not a perfect contraceptive, it’s an excellent option for many men.

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Dr. Jay Sandlow

Within the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, breakthrough innovations continuously emerge to revolutionize how urologists approach the detection and treatment of prostate cancer.

In this episode, we dive into Dr. Pohlman's first-hand encounter with the state-of-the-art Promaxo MRI system that has transformed his practice since June. 

On the patient side, we unravel the inner workings of the Promaxo MRI technology, explaining how the system benefits men going through a prostate biopsy. For urologists listening, we explore the practicalities of how Dr. Pohlman integrated the Promaxo MRI system into an office setting, covering the minimal facility prerequisites and describing how the system synced with the general workflow of his clinic. We also get into how Dr. Pohlman is gearing up to begin using the Promaxo MRI system for performing in-office targeted focal ablation for prostate cancer and we also share crucial considerations for urologists to bear in mind when performing low-field MRIs on patients with implants.

Stay tuned for a transformative journey through the world of cutting-edge medical technology!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What is the Promaxo MRI system? 

• How the Promaxo MRI system works

• Why it made sense for Dr. Pohlman to bring the Promaxo MRI system into an office setting

• The flexibility that the Promaxo MRI system provides

• How the system required no significant facility upgrades for its installation

• Which procedure table is used most commonly for the Promaxo biopsies?

• What the Promaxo MRI system is like from a workflow standpoint

• Which safety protocols must practices looking to bring the Promaxo MRI system into their facility have in place? 

• The initial screening process patients must undergo to qualify for the Promaxo MRI trans-perineal targeted biopsy

• The add-ons and targeted therapies the Promaxo MRI system will incorporate in the future 

• The in-office treatment modalities Dr. Pohlman intends to provide in the future with the precision guidance of the Promaxo MRI system

Men and those they love are becoming increasingly more proactive in pursuing and learning about the latest technology for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. Their willingness to go the extra mile, even if it means traveling out of state, demonstrates the importance of aligning medical choices with personal preferences and finding optimal care.

We encourage listeners actively seeking out cutting-edge solutions for the treatment of prostate cancer to reach out to us at Kearney Urology Center PC, where our dedicated team will be more than happy to assist in providing guidance.

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We have some exciting news today! The FDA recently approved the first PSMA-targeted PET Gallium Scan for Prostate Cancer. In this episode, we will be talking to Dr. Rob Reiter, one of the primary investigators instrumental in helping to bring this new technology forward to get it approved for its initial use here in the USA. 

Dr. Reiter is the Bing Professor of Urology and Molecular Biology and Director of the Prostate Cancer Treatment and Research Program at the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. He is currently the principal investigator of UCLA’s SPORE (Specialized Program in Research Excellence Program), a twelve-million-dollar research grant from the National Cancer Institute to develop new diagnostic and treatment options for men with prostate cancer. 

His clinical interests include robotic surgical management of prostate cancer and MRI and molecular imaging tools to manage this disease. He attended Stanford Medical School and completed his urologic training at Stanford and Baylor College of Medicine. He completed additional fellowship training in urologic cancer at the National Cancer Institute. Be sure to listen in today to learn more about this new technology.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Reiter gives a brief overview of some of the imaging tests that have been used over the years for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Reiter explains why he thinks that MRI has revolutionized how we diagnose prostate cancer.
• Dr. Reiter explains what PSMA stands for.
• Dr. Reiter talks about the newly approved PSMA targeted PET Gallium Scan for Prostate Cancer.
• Dr. Reiter explains how the drug gets administered before the testing.
• Dr. Reiter describes the situations where the new scan has been approved to help men with prostate cancer. He also describes the advantages of the PSMA PET technology when compared with older imaging options.
• Dr. Reiter tells us which US locations have currently been approved to offer the PSMA PET scan.
• Dr. Reiter discusses whether the PSMA PET scan is covered currently by Medicare and private insurance companies.
• Dr. Reiter discusses the possibility of The PSMA PET scan supplanting the MRI or becoming an adjunct to it.
• Dr. Reiter talks about some potential future applications of the PSMA agent in addition to its current indications with initial staging and localization of recurrence.
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Giving men as much information as possible to guide them in their decision-making is vital. So, today, it’s our pleasure to welcome Dr. Rajan Gupta, a radiologist from Duke University, to talk about Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the prostate. Currently, MRI is being used more and more in various clinical scenarios for the prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out more!

Dr. Gupta is the first radiologist to be interviewed on this podcast! He is Division Chief of Abdominal Imaging at Duke University, and he is Director of Imaging for the newly-created Duke Cancer Institute Center for Prostate and Urologic Cancers. Dr. Gupta has been a prolific and productive researcher in the area of genitourinary oncology, and he is a nationally recognized expert in prostate MRI. We are very fortunate to have Dr. Gupta with us on the show today, so stay tuned to find out all you need to know about MRI of the prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• What MRI is, and how it works.
• MRI requires no radiation.
• MRI was used on the prostate first in the early 1980s, but it only took off when the technology improved in the last ten to fifteen years.
• Dr. Gupta explains what has led to MRI taking off in the past ten to fifteen years.
• Dr. Gupta describes some of the different scenarios where a prostate MRI could be useful.
• Using MRI to help guide targeted or fusion biopsies.
• The goal of MRI in various scenarios.
• Dr. Gupta answers a question that is frequently asked by men who have not had a prior prostate biopsy.
• Whether or not patients should have a biopsy before getting imaging.
• In Europe, there are movements geared to promote MRI as a means by which patients with elevated PSAs can get imaging first, in favor of targeted biopsies rather than traditional biopsies.
• What the advocates for prostate cancer patients need to be thinking about, regarding insurance companies and treatment decisions.
• What to expect when preparing for an MRI.

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Dr. Rajan T. Gupta

Duke Cancer Institute

Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can sometimes catch men off guard and cause them to panic. Their instinct is often to jump straight into treatment without first weighing all their options carefully. 

Up until now on the Prostate Health Podcast, we have spoken to many different experts and innovators about various treatment options available for prostate cancer. Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Gogs Gagnon as our guest. Gogs is a prostate cancer survivor who got diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer in 2017. After having surgery and recovering, he decided to write a book to share his story, inspire others to advocate for their health, and help other men learn from his experiences. His book is Prostate Cancer Strikes: Navigating the Storm. 

Gogs is a prostate cancer advocate. He has created a YouTube channel to capture the details of his diagnosis. He has also developed a website and blog, and he is active in various prostate cancer support groups. He is a member of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, British Columbia Support Group Council, and most recently, he took on the role of the Content Creator for Prostate Cancer.Net. Gogs is joining us today to share his story. Be sure to listen in to hear what he has to say!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Gogs talks about his background.
• Gogs explains how his prostate cancer story began.
• What happened when Gogs had a prostate biopsy.
• For the five consecutive years that Gogs had his PSA tested, it was higher each year.
• The results that came back after a urologist suggested that Gogs should have an MRI.
• Getting the devastating news that even though he had no issues or symptoms, he had prostate cancer.
• At the time of getting his diagnosis, Gogs had no idea that there were many different treatment options for him to consider.
• More tests, including a CT scan and a bone scan, followed his cancer diagnosis.
• Gogs was advised not to make a rushed decision about the kind of treatment he would opt for before having his surgery.
• Gogs was concerned about two of the potential side-effects of prostate cancer surgery.
• Why he opted for an open prostatectomy rather than
• robotic.
• Gogs talks about the recovery process after his surgery.
• Thirty-nine months out of surgery, Gogs is feeling good and healthy.
• What men can expect in terms of follow-up after surgery for prostate cancer.
• Gogs shares some advice for men who have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
• Why Gogs recommends joining a prostate cancer support group as soon as possible.

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You can access Gogs’s book Prostate Cancer Strikes: Navigating the Storm on the Prostate Health Podcast website.

Would you like to know if you’re at increased risk for prostate cancer? Or at what age you should start checking for it? These are common questions, and they are important when it comes to early prostate cancer detection. Many men don’t realize that even if they have no family history of prostate cancer, they could still be at higher risk for prostate cancer due to their genetics. 

We are excited to chat with Dr. Brian Helfand today! Dr. Helfand is an international expert on prostate cancer genetics, and in today’s episode, he will be answering these frequently asked questions and more, so stay tuned! 

Dr. Brian Helfand is Chief of the Division of Urology at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Chicago. He is also an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago, and he received his medical training and Ph.D. in Cell and Molecular Biology and Genetics from Northwestern University. He is a fellowship-trained urologic oncologist who has focused his research career on prostate cancer. He has received multiple grants from the NIH and has published over 140 peer-reviewed manuscripts. His current research goals focus on germline and genetic variations and mutations. He organized the first personalized prostate cancer clinic in the United States with a mission to implement genetic-based information to help guide prostate cancer screening and treatment decisions for patients and their family members. Be sure to listen in today to find out all you need to know about early prostate cancer detection.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Helfand discusses the known risk factors for men developing prostate cancer.
• The age that Dr. Helfand recommends men should start screening for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Halfand explains whether or not answering the questions regarding his family history is adequate in determining a man’s genetic risk for prostate cancer when he goes to see a urologist.
• Dr. Helfand gives a detailed explanation of what doctors take into account when looking at a man’s risk determination for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Helfand talks about whether the prostate cancer genetic risk score works with the PSA or replaces the PSA. 
• What the prostate cancer genetic risk score means in terms of a man’s need for prostate cancer screening.
• Dr. Helfand explains who the ideal candidates are for prostate cancer genetic risk testing.
• Dr. Halfand talks about whether or not a man’s genetic risk score changes over time.
• The kind of sample that gets used currently for genetic risk score testing.

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The way that men can get helped to overcome the symptoms of an enlarged prostate continues to transform with minimally invasive surgical techniques. Today, we are excited to be talking to a urologist, Dr. Dean Elterman. He will explain how water power can get used to assist men with an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Elterman completed residency training in urologic surgery at the University of Toronto. He then completed a fellowship in Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-Urology, Female Urology and Pelvic Reconstruction at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City. He has worked in the area of men’s health and survivorship at the Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Toronto. He is the Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre. Dr. Elterman is a true innovator in men’s health and continues to embrace the integration of minimally invasive surgical therapies in the management of an enlarged prostate. Be sure to listen in today to find out how water can get used for the treatment of enlarged prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Elterman explains how commonly men suffer from BPH, or enlargement of the prostate.
• Some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Elterman explains how an enlarged prostate affects a man’s quality of life.
• The long-term impact that an enlarged prostate can have on a man’s bladder health.
• Some of the minimally invasive therapies that Dr. Elterman is currently utilizing in his practice.
• Dr. Elterman explains how unique aquablation technology works.
• What sets aquablation apart from the other therapies for an enlarged prostate.
• Some of the history and background of aquablation therapy.
• Dr. Elterman describes the appropriate candidate for aquablation therapy.
• Aquablation therapy works well for preserving men’s sexual function.
• The short time it takes to perform the aquablation procedure sets it apart from other therapies.
• Some more advantages of aquablation therapy.
• What men can expect from the aquablation procedure, in terms of pain and recovery time.
• How quickly men can expect to see an improvement after having aquablation therapy.
• The potential risks of the aquablation procedure.

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Weighing the possible side effects of prostate cancer treatments while considering various treatment options can be a daunting challenge for men and their loved ones.

We are excited to partner with BioProtect for this episode, with our distinguished guest, Dr. Jonathan Tward, a Radiation Oncologist and tenured professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Tward will fill us in on a progressive new technology that aims to minimize both short and long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

Dr. Tward is a highly regarded authority and key opinion leader in the management of prostate cancer. He earned a Ph.D. in biochemistry at UCLA, a Medical Degree at Tufts University in Boston, and he completed his radiation oncology residency training at the University of Utah. He holds the Vincent P. and Janet Manzini Presidential Endowed Chair at Huntsman Cancer Institute in genitourinary malignancies.

Dr. Tward specializes in delivering precisely targeted radiation therapy for numerous genitourinary malignancies, including prostate cancer. He utilizes various advanced technologies, including intensity-modulated radiotherapy, image-guided radiotherapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and low and high-dose-rate brachytherapy. Dr. Tward has contributed to over 100 published peer-reviewed journal articles. He also actively serves on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical practice guidelines committees for prostate, bladder, and penile cancers.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

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Dr. Jonathan D. Tward

BioProtect

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I was recently honored to be a guest speaker among the innovators, stakeholders, and pioneering minds in managing benign prostate hyperplasia at the annual assembly of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease, held in Dallas this February. 

Today, I am delighted to have one of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease board of directors, Dr. Kevin Zorn, joining me to share an insider perspective as we review the key takeaways from the meeting and bring you up to speed on the latest technologies for evaluating and managing BPH. We will also offer a sneak peek into several new advancements coming down the pipeline. 

Dr. Kevin Zorn, from the BPH Canada Clinic in Montreal, is a board-certified urologist and former Associate Professor of Urology at the Universities of Montreal and Chicago, sub-specializing in robotic surgery and BPH surgical care. Throughout his career, Dr. Zorn has been committed to research and innovation. He was the first in Canada and Quebec to use many new BPH technologies, including Greenlight XPS, Rezum, ITind, Optilume, and aquablation.

Dr. Zorn is a senior author of the BPH guidelines for the Canadian Urological Association, having authored 345 peer-reviewed publications and 12 book chapters on BPH and minimally invasive surgical care. He has lectured, taught, and practiced surgery globally and is intimately involved in developing several new pioneering BPH technologies.

Stay tuned for the latest insights and breakthroughs as we unveil the future of BPH management.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Zorn shares some highlights from his presentation on the evaluation of BPH in the modern clinic setting

• How new technology, like mobile apps and point-of-care ultrasound, can improve the diagnosis and treatment times for BPH

• Explanation of the UroCuff technology

• Discussion of the latest technology that has been available over the last year for interventional management of BPH

• The importance of knowing the personal preferences of patients when selecting their treatment options for BPH

• The benefits of aquablation technology

• Dr. Zorn discusses the evolution of BPH treatment

• Why urologists must remain flexible in their approach to BPH care

• The importance stay up-to-date with the latest BPH technology and guidelines

• The potential of AI to empower urologists and improve patient care

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BPH Canada 

Society of Benign Prostate Disease

The outcomes of prostate cancer can differ vastly. Some patients have slow-growing cancer that will never threaten their health, while others have aggressive cancer that progresses quickly. Urologists have a variety of new tools available to help them match the patient with the right course of treatment. Those tools range from cutting-edge tests to expose the molecular basis of the cancer to imaging techniques that can allow for the precise targeting of the cancer. A urologist who understands the use and limitations of those tools is critical for attaining the best outcomes. 

We have a very special guest joining us today! We are happy to welcome Dr. Chris Barbieri, a urologist from Weill Cornell Medicine! The above opening statement was taken from his personal statement, and he remains committed to it. He also remains at the forefront of prostate cancer care in the 21st century. 

Dr. Christopher Barbieri attended Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, where he obtained both his MD and Ph.D. degrees. He completed both his Urology Residency and Urologic Oncology Fellowship at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Barbieri's research interests include using genomic data to define distinct molecular subclasses of urologic malignancy, with a specific focus on prostate cancer. His work has led to recognition as a Prostate Cancer Foundation Young Investigator and a Urology Care Foundation Research Scholar; he is also the recipient of a Career Development Award from the National Cancer Institute to fund his work on prostate cancer. 

In addition, Dr. Barbieri has also been recognized as a Rising Star in Urology Research by the American Urological Association, and with a Clinical Investigator Award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation. He is a prostate cancer surgeon and a highly active researcher in prostate cancer genomics in the Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center at Weill Cornell. That has allowed him to stay at the forefront of prostate cancer in the 21st century and deliver the best possible care to his patients. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Barbieri explains why there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to prostate cancer treatment.
• Some of the initial factors can be looked at to distinguish between men with low-risk prostate cancer and those with higher-risk disease.
• Dr. Barbieri explains how patients can be better guided in determining which cancers might be more aggressive versus those that might be less aggressive.
• The difference between genomic testing and genetic testing for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Barbieri discusses various scenarios related to genomic testing.
• Dr. Barbieri explains how genomic testing helps him counsel men in the grey area of cancers that can safely be observed after a biopsy versus more serious forms of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Barbieri does not advocate for any specific genomic test or company. They are all reliable with good performance characteristics.
• Dr. Barbieri talks about the role that genomic testing for prostate cancer plays for men who have already undergone a radical prostatectomy.
• There are many new and exciting developments happening in the field of prostate cancer. Dr. Barbieri urges men to keep themselves informed of those.
  

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Men have many challenges to deal with when battling prostate cancer, including managing the side effects of their treatment. 

One common issue men face after a radical prostatectomy is erectile dysfunction. As June is Men's Health Month, we are fortunate to have men's health expert Dr. Helen Bernie joining us today to provide a modern perspective on restoring erectile function post-prostatectomy through penile rehabilitation.

Dr. Bernie is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist. She is the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, the Andrology Fellowship Program Director, and the Assistant Professor of Urology at the Indiana University School of Medicine, where she teaches medical students. She is passionate about men's health, cancer survivorship, and fertility preservation, and she treats all aspects of men's health, including male sexual dysfunctions and infertility. Dr. Bernie completed her residency in urology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and did a two-year fellowship in sexual and reproductive medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical College. She has presented award-winning research on sexual medicine, testosterone replacement, prostate cancer, and male fertility.

Stay tuned as Dr. Bernie shares her expert insights and practical advice on how men can reclaim their sexual health after prostate cancer treatment.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• How prostate removal or prostate cancer may affect men’s sexual function

• How often does erectile dysfunction occur after a radical prostatectomy?

• Dr. Bernie shares some of the many options available for men to regain erectile function after a prostatectomy.

• Some of the barriers that exist in instituting penile rehabilitation

• Dr. Bernie shares her current approach to penile rehabilitation. 

• Why it is crucial for anyone diagnosed with prostate cancer or experiencing erectile dysfunction to find out what a penile rehabilitation program is and what it involves.

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Indiana University Andrology Fellowship Program

Indiana University Urology Services

Today, we have Radiation Oncologist, Dr. James Yu, joining us to talk about radiation therapy for prostate cancer. In today’s episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, we will be focusing on some of the basics of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, and Dr. Yu will also discuss some of the emerging advances in this area. Stay tuned, for more!

Dr. Yu is the Director of Yale Medicine’s Prostate and Genitourinary Cancer Radiotherapy Program. His clinical aim includes treating his patients with state-of-the-art, evidence-based care that takes their values and goals into account as well as their medical condition. Dr. Yu also researches ways to use radiotherapy treatments to improve outcomes for cancer patients, including comparing the effectiveness of new radiation technologies, and how these new technologies are adopted nationally. Be sure to tune in today, to hear what Dr. Yu has to share about the basics of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, and to find out about some of the advances that are emerging in that area. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Yu explains how radiation therapy works in treating prostate cancer.
• A review of some of the current basic options for treating prostate cancer with radiation.
• Dr. Yu goes through the process of radiation therapy for prostate cancer, starting with external beam radiation therapy. He explains what to expect, in terms of pre-radiation planning, the number of treatments that are involved, and some of the various approaches to the beamed-in radiation.    
• The different types of approaches to radiation, and the number of weeks of treatment they entail for the patient.
• Dr. Yu outlines some of the potential side-effects of external beam radiation therapy.
• Dr. James Yu, together with Dr. Judd Moul, who appeared in episode 2, and Dr. Dan Hamstra, wrote an article that was published in Oncology, in 2017, about whether surgery or radiation is the better treatment for quality-of-life purposes.
• Brachytherapy compared with external beam radiation therapy, as options for the treatment of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Yu describes the process of implanting the seeds for low-dose brachytherapy.
• The rationale behind why hormone therapy, or ADT (Androgen Deprivation Therapy), is given in conjunction with radiation treatment, and the length of time that someone would need to be on that treatment.
• Dr. Yu explains how he counsels patients in terms of monitoring their PSA following therapy, and what they can expect in watching their PSA.
• What the PSA nadir means, and how a cancer recurrence would be defined after external radiation therapy.
• Dr. Yu explains that everything in prostate cancer is a conversation with the patient.
• Some details about salvage radiation therapy after surgery.
• Some of the advances in radiation treatment for prostate cancer, and what moderate hypofractionation means when compared with the more conventional treatments for prostate cancer.
• About extreme hypofractionation, or SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy), for prostate cancer.
• Where we are, currently, with proton therapy as a treatment for prostate cancer, and how proton therapy compares with the conventional radiation treatments for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Yu talks about the Space OAR Hydrogel. He explains how it is administered and how it works in terms of minimizing toxicity.
• Looking at the notion of treating certain patients with metastasis by treating the prostate, or possibly even sites outside of the prostate, in addition to hormone therapy.
• Radiation that was delivered ten or twenty years ago is not the same as the radiation that’s being delivered today. The ability to spare normal tissue has improved a lot. 

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. 

Men often ask Dr. Pohlman about when it will be the right time for them to start getting checked for prostate cancer. For this episode, we circle back to Episode 32, where Dr. Matt Cooperberg, from the University of California, San Francisco, spoke about prostate cancer screening. The way that men get screened for prostate cancer continues to evolve. Today, Dr. Cooperberg answers all your burning questions and explains how you can be smarter when it comes to detecting prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Cooperberg earned his MD and MPH degrees at Yale University, and he completed his residency in urology and fellowship in urologic oncology at UCSF. At the end of his training, Dr. Cooperberg joined the faculty at UCSF, where he maintains busy clinical practices at the UCSF Hellen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the San Francisco VA Medical Center. He has written or contributed to over 350 research articles. Through his clinical and research efforts, he continues to lead the way for a paradigm shift for smarter prostate cancer screening with rational and risk-stratified prostate cancer screening, as well as appropriate risk-stratified treatment strategies. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Cooperberg reviews how commonly prostate cancer occurs.
• How prostate cancer is detected.
• How prostate cancer screening has evolved over the years.
• Dr. Cooperberg explains what smart prostate screening is.
• When low-risk prostate cancer gets found with smart screening, it does not get treated.
• The benefits of smart prostate screening.
• The tests Dr. Cooperberg prefers for finding more information and deciding whether or not to do a biopsy.
• The age at which Dr. Cooperberg typically recommends men start undergoing prostate cancer screening.
• How long do men need to keep on getting screened for prostate cancer as they get older?
• Dr. Cooperberg describes the patients he views as ideal candidates for active surveillance.
• Dr. Cooperberg discusses his currently preferred active surveillance protocol.
  

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We’re very happy to have Dr. Matthew Ercolani joining us today. Dr. Ercolani is a board-certified urologist and robotic surgeon, and in today’s episode, he will be talking to us about robotic-assisted laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, which is a viable treatment option for men with an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned to find out more!

Dr. Ercolani is constantly pushing the envelope in developing new advances for urologic treatments. During his training, he completed a fellowship in Laparoscopic and Robotic Urology, in Paris, France, at the Institute Mutualiste Montsouris (IMM), one of the world’s premier laparoscopic training centers for urology, and the birthplace of laparoscopic surgery for prostate cancer. Dr. Ercolani now teaches surgeons from around the world the techniques of the most cutting-edge treatments in urology. While teaching is an important part of his practice, his goal is to always provide state-of-the-art, compassionate, and high-quality care to the Florida Gulf Coast community, where his urology practice is located. He is also the founder of Elite Robotic Surgical Consultants, a company that provides robotic urology surgical services in under-served areas across the Western United States. Be sure to tune in today, to find out about the various treatment options, including robotic-assisted laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, for men with an enlarged prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Ercolani explains who the best candidates for endoscopic treatments are.
• Some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
• The options for the men who are not candidates for endoscopic treatments.
• Dr. Ercolani discusses medication for an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Ercolani explains what a simple prostatectomy is, and how it is used today.
• How a simple prostatectomy differs from a radical prostatectomy.
• How the open technique for a simple prostatectomy differs from the less invasive robotic prostatectomy.
• The kinds of tests that men can expect from their urologist, to figure out if they could be a candidate for either the endoscopic intervention or a simple prostatectomy.
• The criteria for the robotic simple prostatectomy, and the benefits of it.
• How the robotic procedure can help men to get rid of their catheters and start voiding again.
• A few weeks after the robotic simple prostatectomy procedure, Dr. Ercolani typically takes men off their medications.

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Men have several challenges to face when considering the various treatment options for prostate cancer. One of those challenges is weighing the potential side-effects that come with the therapy. New and innovative technology continues to become available to help in reducing the potential short and long-term side-effects of prostate cancer treatment. Some men who are considering the option of radiation therapy may be candidates for a new method that utilizes a water-based gel to help in reducing the side-effects of the treatment. Stay tuned to find out more!

We feel honored to have Dr. Xinglei Shen, a radiation oncologist from the University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us today. Dr. Shen grew up in the Kansas City area. His background includes a Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry degree from Yale University. He received his Medical Degree at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed residency training in Radiation Oncology from Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since 2012, he has been an Associate Professor in the department of radiation oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center and leads the genitourinary service at KU Radiation Oncology. In 2016, he began offering SpaceOAR Hydrogel therapy and was the first provider to offer it in the Kansas City area. Around the same time, he started KU’s Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Program. Be sure to listen in today to learn about the new water-based gel treatment method for prostate cancer that helps in reducing side-effects.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Shen talks about the goals of therapy for prostate cancer.
• Some of the potential risks men need to consider regarding radiation therapy.
• Dr. Shen discusses some of the more recent advances in the field of radiation oncology and minimizing the potential toxicity of therapy.
• Dr. Shen explains what SpaceOAR Hydrogel technology is, and how it works.
• Dr. Shen explains how the SpaceOAR Hydrogel gets administered.
• Dr. Shen describes the most appropriate candidates for the SpaceOAR Hydrogel.
• Some of the reported outcomes so far with SpaceOAR, in terms of the amount of toxicity.
• The time it takes for the gel to dissolve.
• The potential risks of SpaceOAR Hydrogel.
  

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About Dr. Xinglei Shen and SpaceOAR Hydrogel

We are excited to partner with Marius Pharmaceuticals for today’s podcast and have Dr. Wayne Kuang joining us as our featured guest! 

Until recently, options for testosterone replacement therapy involved needles and messy gels. Now, men are excited to finally have a comprehensive option that is convenient, safe, and effective! Dr. Wayne Kuang, an expert in men’s health, joins us today to bring listeners up to speed!

Dr. Wayne Kuang graduated from Stanford with a medical degree. He then completed his urology residency and the fellowship training programs at the Cleveland Clinic in Andrology and Male Fertility. He is currently the Founder and CEO of MD for Men and the Southwest Fertility Center for Men, both located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Kuang’s latest passion is the founding of the Man Versus Prostate Crusade to empower patients with an enlarged prostate or BPH with the educational experience to prioritize bladder health while making the best decision for their prostate care. Dr. Kuang is a visionary in managing men’s health conditions and a physician leader. He continues to make a positive impact in the field. 

Tune in to learn what testosterone is and what it does, and find out how optimizing your testosterone will help you, as a man, become the best version of yourself and positively impact all your relationships!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kuang explains what testosterone is.

• What does testosterone do?

• Some common signs that a man’s testosterone might be low.

• Dr. Kuang dives into all the benefits of testosterone replacement therapy.

• Some of the drawbacks of the historic options for testosterone replacement therapy.

• Dr. Kuang explains why oral testosterone was not a good option in the past.

• What are the advantages of the oral testosterone replacement therapy option that enters the body via the lymphatic system?

• Dr. Kuang reviews the current dosing options for oral testosterone replacement therapy.

• The benefits and some side–effects of the new oral testosterone replacement therapy.

• What men need to focus on, in addition to testosterone, for their health and wellness.

• Dr. Kuang explains why we must dispel the myths surrounding testosterone replacement therapy. 

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Marius Pharmaceuticals

Dr. Wayne Kuang’s websites: MD for Men and Southwest Fertility Center for Men

Southwest Fertility Center for Men in Albuquerque

We’re focusing on advanced prostate cancer today, and we have Dr. Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, from The University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us. The treatment options for advanced prostate cancer are constantly evolving and changing, so doctors have a lot more at their fingertips today than they used to have when it comes to advanced prostate cancer. 

Dr. Wulff-Burchfield is a dual-specialist in both medical oncology and palliative care medicine. In today’s episode, she explains what advanced prostate cancer is, she discusses some of the tests that are used in determining when prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate, and she describes some of the more common treatments that are used for advanced prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more.

Dr. Wulff-Burchfield attended medical school at Duke University, and then she went on to complete her internal medicine residency and fellowships in both medical oncology and palliative medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center and her specialties include genitourinary oncology and palliative medicine. Her clinical research is focused on genitourinary cancers and the intersection of genitourinary cancers with supportive and palliative care. Be sure to listen in today, to hear what Dr. Wulff-Burchfield has to say about tests and treatments for advanced prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Wulff-Burchfield explains what advanced prostate cancer is.
• Dr. Wulff-Burchfield discusses the treatments which are available for men with advanced prostate cancer.
• Whether or not men with advanced prostate cancer derive any benefits from treatments to the prostate itself.
• The different diagnostic tests that are used in determining when prostate cancer has spread beyond the prostate.
• Some of the symptoms that men with advanced prostate cancer may experience.
• Some of the goals when approaching advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Wulff-Burchfield describes some of the more common initial treatments that are used for advanced prostate cancer.
• Some of the more common side-effects of hormonal therapy.
• What it means if the PSA starts to rise despite the man being on hormonal therapy.
• Some available options for men who have been found to have a rise in PSA and resistance to hormonal therapy.
• The landscape around the treatment for advanced prostate cancer is changing rapidly so there’s a lot of room for hope about quality of life, vitality, length of life, and having more time to spend with loved ones. 
• Dr. Wulff-Burchfield explains why clinical trials can be an important way for all patients to get access to treatments that are not yet proved to be on the leading edge of science. 

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We have the privilege of sitting down with an authority in men's health today! Joining us is Dr. Andrew Sun, a board-certified urologist and the esteemed leader of one of the most renowned men's health clinics in the United States. 

As a board-certified urologist and the Director of the Center for Men's Health at Urology Partners of North Texas, Dr. Sun stands at the forefront of men’s health, leading one of the premier men's health clinics in the United States. With an unwavering commitment to the well-being of men, Dr. Sun's expertise covers a wide range of male sexual and hormonal issues, encompassing everything from erectile dysfunction and low testosterone to post-prostate cancer recovery and testicular concerns.

Dr. Sun has dedicated his practice to addressing male sexual and hormonal issues. With his impressive credentials, including a medical degree from Harvard University and specialized training in Andrology, he stands as a beacon of expertise in the field of men's health and well-being.

Get ready for an enlightening conversation that checks all the boxes! Whether you are a health-conscious individual seeking insights into the options available at a men's health clinic, or a urologist contemplating developing a men's health program within your practice, this episode has takeaways for you!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What should consumers consider when looking for a men's health clinic?

• The difference between a men’s health clinic and a urology practice.

• Dr. Sun discusses his men’s health practice.

• Dr. Sun shares his experience thus far with the new Kyzatrex oral testosterone medication in his practice

• What generally motivates men to seek care?

• Oral testosterone versus testosterone injections.

• How does Dr. Sun incorporate testosterone replacement therapy, making it an efficient part of his practice?

• Lifestyle changes to help men get healthy.

• The benefits of oral testosterone.

• Why does Dr. Sun screen almost all of his patients for low testosterone?

• Dr. Sun clears up a common misconception about testosterone.

• Advice for urologists considering implementing a men's health program into their practice.

Dr. Sun's wealth of knowledge is truly remarkable! In this episode, we touch on various topics, including the motivations for men to seek care, the incorporation of testosterone replacement therapy, and the significance of lifestyle changes in men's health. 

Remember, your journey towards comprehensive men's health begins here, with the invaluable wisdom shared by Dr. Andrew Sun! Tune in to gain valuable insights into the world of men's health and well-being, courtesy of Dr. Sun's expertise!

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Urology Partners of North Texas

Andrew Y. Sun, MD Center for Men’s Health

Theranostics is a hot topic currently in the treatment of prostate cancer. That is where unique agents are getting looked at, either simultaneously or sequentially, to diagnose and treat the disease. We are excited to follow up on last week's episode regarding the recent FDA approval of the first PSMA-targeted PET Gallium Scan for Prostate Cancer. 

In this episode, we will take it a step further and look at how that scan complements the PSMA-targeting with prostate cancer treatment. We have Dr. Scott Tagawa joining us today. He is an international leader in PSMA-targeting in the treatment of prostate cancer, and he will get us up to speed. 

Dr. Scott Tagawa is a Professor of Medicine and Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine and an Attending Physician at New York-Presbyterian – Weill Cornell Medical Center. He completed his residency and fellowship training in Hematology and Medical Oncology at the University of Southern California School of Medicine. Dr. Tagawa is currently the Medical Director of the Genitourinary Oncology Research Program at Weill Cornell Medical Center, where he leads clinical trials in the areas of prostate, kidney, and bladder cancer, as well as the prevention of thrombosis with cancer. He specializes in drug development and theranostics in prostate cancer. Dr. Tagawa is the principal investigator for the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology. He serves on the Board of Directors and as a funded member of the Genitourinary Committee. He is a member of the Clinical Practice Guidelines Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology. He also serves on the editorial boards of many journals, he is a member of numerous national and international medical and scientific societies, and he has been named on multiple top doctor award lists. 

Be sure to listen in today to find out what Dr. Tagawa has to share about the PET Gallium Scan, and how it complements PSMA-targeting in the treatment of prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Tagawa explains what theranostics is.
• Dr. Tagawa talks about how his work, and his experience with PSMA-targeting treatment agents for prostate cancer, tie into the recent approval for the PSMA-targeted PET scan in the United States.
• Some areas in the body have PSMA. Dr. Tagawa talks about those areas.
• Dr. Tagawa discusses whether most of the men who are potential candidates for PSMA-targeted therapy have PSMA positive lesions on the PET scan.
• Dr. Tagawa talks about whether or not those who do not have a PSMA positive PET scan might still be candidates for PSMA-targeted therapy.
• How the PSMA-targeted therapy works in the treatment of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Tagawa explains which men would be potential candidates for the PSMA-targeted therapy.
• Dr. Tagawa discusses the potential downsides or risks in targeting the PSMA in therapy.
• Dr. Tagawa discusses the genetic markers that could help in predicting the response to PSMA-targeting therapy. 
  

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There is a continuous explosion of new and innovative therapies for men with advanced prostate cancer. Recently, two different PARP-Inhibitors were approved by the FDA for use. Those drugs were the first in their class to have been approved as personalized therapy for certain individuals with advanced prostate cancer. 

Today, we have Dr. Emmanuel Antonarakis, a world-class expert in the area of targeted therapy for prostate cancer, joining us to talk about the two new medications and explain who might be eligible for that kind of therapy. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

Dr. Antonarakis is a Professor of Oncology and Urology at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center, as well as being Director of Prostate Cancer Medical Oncology Research and Co-Director of the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic, also at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. Since 2010, he has been on the Johns Hopkins faculty as an attending physician and translational researcher in the oncology department. 

Dr. Antonarakis’ clinical interests include the management of prostate cancer. His research focus has included the development of novel androgen-directed therapies, genetically-targeted therapies, immunotherapies for men with recurrent or advanced prostate cancer, and using germline and cancer genomics to inform precision on oncology approaches. He is the author of over 290 peer-reviewed research articles and several book chapters. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Antonarakis explains what led him down his chosen path.
• Dr. Antonarakis explains what a PARP-inhibitor is.
• Dr. Antonarakis talks about the PARP-inhibitors that are currently available for individuals with prostate cancer.
• These targeted therapies are not the same as chemotherapy.
• Dr. Antonarakis explains which men with prostate cancer could be candidates for a PARP-inhibitor.
• The type of genetic testing needed to determine who could be eligible for treatment with a PARP-inhibitor.
• Dr. Antonarakis talks about the points along the cancer journey when he would recommend genetic testing.
• The benefits, risks, and side effects of PARP-inhibitors.

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Vasectomy is a minimally invasive procedure and an excellent form of birth control for couples. There are, however, many myths and misconceptions that surround a vasectomy, making some men feel reluctant to have it done. For that reason, Dr. Pohlman felt it vital to address those myths once again.

Today, we are bringing Episode 11 back out of the vault. In that episode, the board-certified urologist, Dr. Jay Sandlow joined us to debunk ten of the more common myths regarding a vasectomy. One of those myths is that a vasectomy is the same as castration. That will be one of the ten myths that we will debunk in this episode. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Sandlow is a fellowship-trained specialist in male infertility. He completed his urology residency and fellowship at the University of Iowa. He currently serves as Vice-chair and Professor for the Department of Urology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. He has experience in microsurgery as well as minimally invasive treatments for male contraception. He was a member of the Vasectomy Guidelines Taskforce, as well as serving on the current group updating the guidelines. He has also taught the AUA vasectomy course for the last seven years, as well as completing two vasectomy missions in the Philippines. Be sure to tune in today, to hear Dr. Sandlow bust ten of the more common myths about vasectomy.

NOTE: We have taken a short break from recording any new interviews for the podcast until the start of Season 3. We are bringing another more popular episode out of the vault today. Throughout this time, Dr. Pohlman has been working behind the scenes to line up some tremendous guests for the show. There was a great response from our listeners for the solo shows we released during Season 2, so we will be bringing out more solo episodes for Season 3.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• In his career, Dr. Sandlow has performed about 7000 vasectomies.
• Testosterone levels do not change after a vasectomy.
• Men continue to make sperm after a vasectomy. Dr. Sandlow explains how that happens.
• Vasectomy reversals can work.
• Dr. Sandlow explains what happens with an epididymal blowout.
• Dr. Sandlow explains why vasectomy is not the same as castration.
• After a vasectomy, there is very little decrease in the amount of ejaculate.
• As men age, their amount of ejaculate decreases.
• It’s easier, quicker, less invasive, less expensive, and more effective for a man to have a vasectomy than it is for a woman to have her tubes tied.
• Dr. Sandlow explains why a vasectomy does not affect a man’s ability to get an erection.
• Why you should not regard a vasectomy as temporary.
• Dr. Sandlow explains why vasectomies are not effective immediately.
• Dr. Sandlow discusses the current American Urology Guideline’s stance regarding vasectomy and prostate cancer.
• Although vasectomy is not a perfect contraceptive, it’s an excellent option for many men.
  
  

Over the last month, following our founding member’s launch, Dr. Pohlman has enjoyed getting to know the new members of the Prostate Health Academy. The Academy is now open to the public, so if you have any questions regarding how the Academy can benefit you in your prostate journey, feel free to email Dr. Pohlman at garrett.pohlmanmd@prostatehealthacademy.com.

Links:

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Navigating the sea of information out there can be quite a challenge, and men and their loved ones often struggle with knowing where to obtain good information about their prostate health. Today, we are excited to welcome Wendy L. Poage, the President of the Prostate Conditions Education Council, to talk to us about this issue. Wendy will also share some information about the organization, which is the nation’s leading resource for information about prostate health. Stay tuned to find out more.

Wendy has been the President of the Prostate Conditions Education Council since 1998. She also served as the Administrator of Urologic Oncology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for over twenty years. Her vast experience with prostate cancer includes leadership positions in renowned educational institutions, hospitals, non-profits, and private practice settings, including but not limited to Vice-president of the National Alliance for State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and The Prostate Cancer Round Table. Her unique expertise and areas of interest include bridging the gap between patients, research, and medical providers. She is a highly sought-after international consultant and resource. Be sure to listen in today to learn where to find the best information about your prostate health.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Wendy explains what the Prostate Conditions Education Council is and how it was formed.
• Wendy discusses the Prostate Cancer Awareness Week program.
• Some of the tests that get offered through the Prostate Cancer Awareness Week program.
• The Prostate Cancer Awareness program is free for almost everyone.
• Wendy explains how you, the listener, can go about finding one of the prostate health screening sites across the US.
• Some of the ongoing education and awareness campaigns that the PCEC has championed.
• How women have helped to encourage men to take care of their prostate health and their overall health.
• How to go about getting good information about your prostate health.
• The benefits of getting a second opinion.
• How to stay up to speed with all the resources that PCEC has to offer.

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The road to healing from prostate cancer can be challenging. Today, we have a board-certified urologist, Dr. Kelly Casperson, joining us to talk about a sensitive topic. Many couples find themselves unprepared, and they feel overwhelmed when dealing with the sexual consequences of the various prostate cancer treatments. Dr. Casperson’s mission is to help empower women to live their best love-lives, so she breaks down the societal barriers that prevent couples from awakening into the fullness of their intimate lives, by combining the power of mind work with that of body–science, and relationships. Stay tuned, to find out more!

Dr. Casperson is a founding member of Pacific Northwest Urology Specialists, in Bellingham Washington. She practices comprehensive urology with a focus on female urology and urogynecology. She treats pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, genitourinary symptoms of menopause, and female sexual dysfunction. When she is not in her clinic, she loves being a mom, a wife, and educating women about their sexual health and their bodies with her podcast and Facebook page, You Are Not Broken. Be sure to tune in today, to hear what Dr. Casperson has to say about restoring intimacy following prostate cancer treatment.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Casperson shares the story of how she developed an interest in female sexual health.
• Starting a conversation about intimacy with their partners is often one of the biggest hurdles that men have.
• Some recommendations for couples to help start a discussion about sex.
• Men and women tend to define manhood in different ways.
• Talking about sex is almost always awkward. It helps to acknowledge that.
• Talking about sex is outside of most people’s comfort zones. 
• Dr. Casperson shares a great way of taking the pressure off your partner when having an awkward conversation.
• Some common challenges that men face.
• Rethinking intimacy and bonding in a close relationship.
• Men and women tend to have sex for different reasons.
• Not talking about an issue can make it bigger and bigger.
• Counseling can help people deal with the complexities of their relationships.
• Some of the benefits of seeing a sex therapist.
• How to go about finding a sex therapist.
• It takes a lot to become trained as an AASECT certified sex therapist.
• There are many ways to reach sexual satisfaction.
• Some problems that men may experience after having had treatment for prostate cancer.
• Some of the more common problems that women tend to experience sexually.

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About Dr. Kelly Casperson

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Dr. Casperson’s podcast, You Are Not Broken (on Apple Podcasts)

Many men endure ongoing urinary leakage despite their efforts to use conservative measures. It can be distressing, and some men suffer in silence, without telling anyone about their symptoms because they find them embarrassing. They may even believe that they need to accept this as their new normal. The good news is that there is hope for these men. Stay tuned to find out more! 

Today, we’re excited to have Dr. Brian Flynn joining us to discuss the available options for men to obtain relief from these distressing symptoms. Dr. Flynn is a good friend, and the former mentor of Dr. Garrett Pohlman, who was fortunate to have had the opportunity to learn from him during his urology residency training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Dr. Flynn is a very talented surgeon and his philosophy is to treat all patients to the best of his ability, as they would want to be treated. He individualizes the treatment of each patient based on their specific needs and desires.

Dr. Flynn is a national leader in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of urinary incontinence. His training included a fellowship in reconstructive urology at Duke University. He has been a faculty member of the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine since 2002, and he has presented at many national and international meetings on urethral stricture disease, urinary incontinence in men and women, urethral stricture, and robotics. Be sure to tune in today, to find out about the spectrum of treatment options for men with urinary incontinence.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Flynn explains what urinary incontinence is.
• There are two major types of incontinence.
• How urinary incontinence is related to the treatment of prostate cancer and BPH.
• Dr. Flynn explains what severe incontinence is.
• Even mild degrees of incontinence can negatively impact a person’s quality of life.
• The recovery timetable for regaining urinary control after prostate removal.
• Some early interventions after a prostate removal can prevent incontinence.
• The options, both surgical and non-surgical, for men who have continued struggles with urinary leakage.
• How long a man should typically wait before opting for a surgical approach to prevent incontinence.
• Virtual healthcare provides a tremendous opportunity for patients to reach out to clinicians.
• Incontinence can steal people’s confidence, and that could lead to social isolation or depression.
• Dr. Flynn discusses the many benefits of the artificial sphincter.
• How the male sling device works and the patients who it would suit best.
• About the Pro-ACT (Paraurethral Adjustable Continence Therapy) device. 
• Dr. Flynn talks about incontinence after radiation therapy.

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About Brian Flynn, MD

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Today, we are happy to introduce Dr. Bob Dess, a radiation oncologist from the University of Michigan, to our listeners! 

Dr. Dess is joining us to discuss another type of radiation therapy called Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT). SBRT can be a faster and more efficient form of radiation therapy than conventional prostate cancer treatments. 

Dr. Dess is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Michigan. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals on prostate cancer. He has collaborated to create novel prognostic models to characterize prostate cancer disease aggressiveness, to analyze racial outcomes, differences, and settings in which disparities are minimized, and to advance more convenient forms of treatment, including Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy, and characterize the long-term quality of life post-treatment. Dr. Dess’s guiding principle is to deliver the right treatment to the right patient at the right time. He is interested in maximizing efficiency, minimizing burden, and understanding the long-term toxicity risks of treatment. 

Stay tuned to find out how SBRT compares with more conventional treatments for prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Dess explains what Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy is.
• How SBRT compares with the longer courses of radiation.
• Who would be good candidates for SBRT?
• The benefits of choosing SBRT as a treatment for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Dess talks about hypofractionation, an intermediate treatment for prostate cancer that gets delivered with the same technology and image guidance as SBRT.
• The potential risks and side-effects of SBRT.
• Why Dr. Dess prefers to use MRIs along with SBRT.

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are delighted to partner with Soundable Health for our milestone 100th episode of the Prostate Health Podcast!

Did you know that you can now monitor the health of your prostate and bladder in the comfort of your home? 

We have a special guest, Dr. Catherine Song, joining us today to introduce and guide you through the features of a cutting-edge new mobile app called proudP, which has demonstrated its value for men as a personal prostate health monitor, and for urologists, providing valuable uroflow data without the need for expensive and cumbersome equipment.

Dr. Song is the Founder and CEO of Soundable Health, a digital health startup developing digital audible biomarkers. Dr. Song has a Ph.D. in electrical and electronics engineering from Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology. She brings a wealth of experience to the show, having served previously as the Chief Operating Officer at HUINNO, a Boston Seoul-based digital health startup, and as a member of the digital health advisory committee at the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for two years. She also spent over ten years as a Senior Strategic Operations Manager at Lam Research Corporation, a NASDAQ company and global leader in semiconductor equipment, and in various technology and product leadership roles in LG Electronics in the high technology and consumer electronics field. 

Stay tuned to learn all you need to know about the innovative new proudP mobile app.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Song explains how AI detects subtle changes in urine flow and sound to measure flow speed and amount with proudP

• Dr. Song shares the story behind proudP

• The limitations of office-based uroflow practices

• The accuracy of the uroflow data captured with proudP

• Why objective data is essential for BPH treatments

• The implications for urologists of implementing the proudP technology within the urology space 

• Where can the proudP app be obtained?

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Soundable Health

proudP

June is Men’s Health Month. It is the month for bringing awareness to men’s health issues, so today we will be covering an important topic related to men’s health. We will discuss what men need to be aware of about commercialized men’s health clinics. 

Over the past decade, there has been an increasing surge of low testosterone and erectile dysfunction clinics. Today, we are circling back to a previous interview with Dr. Jagan Kansal. It is a popular interview that Dr. Pohlman often directs his patients and friends to when they consider going to one of those clinics.

In the interview, Dr. Kansal covers the findings from a recent study describing the services provided at those stand-alone commercialized men’s health clinics, as well as the providers administering the services. Those findings have been alarming for both urologists and consumers. 

We are excited to bring this interview with one of the primary investigators from the recent study out of the vault. It has brought forward many concerns regarding those clinics, so be sure to stay tuned for more!

Dr. Kansal is currently concluding his fellowship training in men’s sexual and reproductive health, at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. He did his urology residency training at the University of Cincinnati. Soon, upon completion of his men’s health fellowship, he will be leading the Men’s Health Center at the DuPage Medical Group in DuPage County, Illinois, a multi-specialty group in Chicago. Be sure to tune in today to hear what Dr. Kansal has to say about the treatments and the providers administering them at these commercialized men’s health clinics.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kansal discusses stand-alone, commercialized men’s health clinics and some of the treatments that are being prescribed and administered in them.
• Education is a vital aspect of what Dr. Kansal is doing.
• Dr. Kansal describes the study looking into men’s health clinics and explains how it was conducted.
• The kind of problems men were having with men’s health clinics.
• Dr. Kansal explains how shockwave therapy works.
• The difference between shock waves and acoustic waves.
• What platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments are, and how they work.
• Dr. Kansal describes the types of providers administering the treatments at the commercialized clinics.
• The problems with injection therapy.
• What frustrates urologists about those men’s health clinics.
• The costs of the treatments at the clinics are exorbitant.
• Dr. Kansal shares some of the findings of the testosterone therapy at the clinics.
• Not all men’s health centers are bad. 
  

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Chronic pelvic pain is something that affects millions of men and can be a very distressing condition. Today, we are talking to a board-certified urologist who is an expert in helping people suffering from pelvic pain. 

Dr. Nel Gerig is a board-certified urologist currently practicing in the mile-high city of Denver, Colorado. She graduated from the UCLA School of Medicine and completed her urology residency at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver. She has since been in the private practice of urology. Her passion is the treatment of pelvic pain disorders. Dr. Gerig’s approach is interdisciplinary, involving physical therapists and many other medical specialists who care for those suffering from various aspects of pelvic pain syndrome. We will be learning more about her approach today on the podcast.

Dr. Pohlman was fortunate to spend some time shadowing Dr. Gerig during his urology residency training at the University of Colorado. He learned a lot from her and still refers to the notes he took and the clinical pearls he received from her during that time.

Dr. Gerig is the Founder and Medical Director of The Pelvic Solutions Network, a group of providers working together to help those with pelvic pain. When she is not helping individuals with pelvic pain, she enjoys spending her time with her family and their Australian Shepherd. She also keeps busy with gardening, skiing, and helping with homework. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out more about Dr. Gerig’s strategies for helping men suffering from pelvic pain.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Gerig discusses what motivated her to follow the path she has taken to get to where she is today.
• Dr. Gerig explains what chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome is all about.
• The areas that Dr. Gerig typically treats in her patients.
• Dr. Gerig explains what happens in the body when muscles are tight.
• Some common symptoms in men with chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Gerig describes what her typical evaluation involves when a patient presents their symptoms to her.
• Why a physical examination by someone trained in the same area as Dr. Gerig can be far more valuable than the most sophisticated MRI.
• Dr. Gerig shares her treatment strategies for people suffering from chronic prostatitis or chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Gerig explains what neurological upregulation is and how to overcome it.
• Trauma can also contribute to ongoing pain.
  

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are wrapping up 2020 with our last episode for the year. We thank all of you, our listeners, for your continued support, and we also thank all of our guests for continuing to deliver valuable information to help empower men and their loved ones.

We have just received the very good news that the Prostate Health Podcast not only made the list put out by Feedspot for the Top 15 Prostate Cancer Podcasts in the world for 2020 but also received the number one ranking for the year! That serves as motivation for us to continue working hard to produce valuable content for you, our listeners, as we go into 2021.  

This year there has been a lot more awareness about the paradigm shift in how men with an enlarged prostate get treated. For this, the last episode of the year, we are bringing back the most listened to episode of 2020, where our guest urologist, Dr. Steven Gange, talks about that paradigm shift. Stay tuned for more!

With over twenty-five years of clinical and research experience, Dr. Gange has developed specific expertise in Men's Health Urology, emphasizing minimally invasive procedures. He was the first urologist in North America to perform the UroLift procedure for BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia) and the first urologist in the world to perform UroLift under local anesthesia.

Dr. Gange enjoys teaching urologists and proctoring procedures all across North America. He has lectured on BPH and UroLift at several national professional meetings and has co-authored several pivotal UroLift papers in the urology literature. Be sure to listen in today to hear what Dr. Gange has to share!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Gange discusses some of the options that were available for the treatment of enlarged prostate before medications got introduced in the 1990s.
• Dr. Gange explains what the TURP (Trans-Urethral Resection of the Prostate) procedure involves and describes some of the side-effects.
• Dr. Gange gives an overview of some of the common medications that have been used and are still used today, and how they work in managing an enlarged prostate.
• Dr. Gange discusses some of the issues associated with the medication first paradigm.
• Dr. Gange talks about bladder preservation and discusses whether or not prostate medications are protective for some of the changes that occur within the bladder.
• Dr. Gange shares his experiences over the years of some of the more minimally invasive approaches to relieving obstructions to the bladder.
• Dr. Gange explains how the UroLift system works.
• Dr. Gange explains why the Urolift system has been such a game-changer.
• The UroLift is the only way to treat BPH without any sexual side-effects.
  

Links and resources:

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Top 15 Prostate Cancer Podcasts You Must Follow in 2020

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For more info about Dr. Steven Gange: https://uroliftdrgange.com/about-us/dr-steven-gange/

Welcome back for Part 2 of our Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain Syndrome Series. 

In part one, we covered the science and research sides of the disease. In this episode, we will be getting the MD perspective. We are excited to have the board-certified fellowship-trained urologist and men’s health expert, Dr. Joshua Gonzalez, joining us on the show today. 

Dr. Joshua Gonzalez is a board-certified urologist currently practicing in Los Angeles, California. He completed his urology residency training at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and received additional fellowship training in sexual medicine at UCLA Medical Center. He specializes in the management of male and female sexual dysfunctions. In addition to managing issues surrounding sexual medicine, Dr. Gonzalez also treats a variety of common urologic conditions, including benign prostatic disease, prostatitis, and pelvic pain syndrome, voiding dysfunction, and male infertility. Throughout his career, Dr. Gonzalez has focused on advocating for sexual health and providing improved health care to the LGBTQ community. Dr. Gonzalez has been a frequent guest on various men’s health podcasts. He has also had a guest appearance on the Doctor’s TV Show. 

Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what Dr. Gonzalez has to say about chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Gonzalez reviews what prostatitis is.
• Dr. Gonzalez explains how commonly prostatitis occurs.
• Dr. Gonzalez discusses the different types of prostatitis.
• Some of the common signs and symptoms of each of the different types of prostatitis.
• Dr. Gonzalez walks through what men can expect at a clinic visit while getting evaluated for possible prostatitis. He explains what sort of examinations and testing they could undergo.
• Dr. Gonzalez describes how the treatments differ when looking at the different types of prostatitis.
• Dr. Gonzalez discusses additional treatment options other than physical therapy that are available for men struggling with prostatitis.
• Dr. Gonzalez talks about things, like certain foods and activities, that could trigger episodes of prostatitis.
• Although prostatitis is very common in men, about ninety to ninety-five percent of the cases are non-infectious chronic prostatitis.
• Pelvic floor physical therapy could be life-changing in many cases and could even cure the problem.
  

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Have you’ve ever wanted to know how a medical device gets created? Or wondered how an innovative idea eventually makes it to the market in the medical field? Today, we are very fortunate to have Dr. Ted Lamson joining us on the podcast. He is a medical device inventor, and he is responsible for a system that is now providing thousands of men with relief from their prostate symptoms. Be sure to listen in today, to find out about this device, and how it came to fruition.  

Dr. Lamson is co-founder of Neo Tract, and he is a primary inventor of the UroLift System. He served as President and CEO for the first five years of the company. He has more than twenty-five years of experience in the medical device industry in the fields of urology, interventional cardiology, ENT, radiology, and cardiothoracic surgery and he holds over eighty patents.

Dr. Lamson holds a Ph.D. and Master of Science in Bioengineering from Pennsylvania State University. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Lamson talks about what sparked his interest in BPH (enlargement of the prostate).
• The next step in trying to come up with a solution for BPH.
• Looking for treatments with high efficacy and low toxicity.
• Toxicity and efficacy are linked.
• Some of Dr. Lamson’s “must-have” criteria when developing a new option to assist men. 
• The thought process that ultimately led to the creation of the UroLift system idea.
• Prostate tissue can be compressed.
• What the delivery system on Dr. Lamson’s first-generation device was like.
• How things changed over the multiple generations of devices.
• There was a financial risk with the development of the system, and there were also some external difficulties.
• Dr. Lamson highlights some of the results of the study published in 2013.
• Go to the Prostate Health Academy to get a closer look at the evolution of the UroLift system over time.

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Ted Lamson

UroLift

Internal radiation therapy, also known as brachytherapy, continues to be a viable option for treating prostate cancer. Have you ever wondered if you would be the right candidate for that sort of therapy? Or how brachytherapy works in treating prostate cancer? 

We are excited to have a special guest with us on the show today! Dr. Ronald Chen is an internationally renowned radiation oncologist and prostate cancer expert, and he is joining us to answer those questions and some other ones and discuss some of the recent advances in brachytherapy. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Chen is currently the Department Chair of Radiation Oncology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. He has helped write many of the national standards and guidelines on the treatment of prostate cancer, and he lectures across the US and internationally on the treatment of prostate cancer. His research interests involve the long-term outcomes of prostate cancer patients and survivors. That includes the effectiveness and long-term quality of life effects of the different treatments for prostate cancer. He completed his residency training at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston, and he served on the faculty at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill before becoming the Chair of Radiation Oncology at KU in 2019. Be sure to listen in today to find out all you need to know about brachytherapy as a viable treatment option for prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Chen explains what brachytherapy is.
• How brachytherapy works in treating prostate cancer.
• The benefits of brachytherapy.
• Dr. Chen explains how the implants are placed technically inside the prostate.
• Dr. Chen describes how he maps out where the brachytherapy seeds go.
• Dr. Chen discusses whether or not brachytherapy involves a permanent implant, how long the implant stays in the prostate, and how long the implants remain active inside of someone.
• Some precautions that men need to take while the seeds are still active inside of them.
• The difference between low dose rate brachytherapy and high dose rate brachytherapy.
• Dr. Chen explains who he would and would not consider a viable candidate for brachytherapy.
• Some of the risks of using brachytherapy to treat prostate cancer.What men should expect from their PSA following brachytherapy.
     

Some of the future changes or advances that Dr. Chen sees coming down the pipeline for brachytherapy for prostate cancer.

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Dr. Ronald Chen’s website

We’re having a conversation with Jamie Bearse today. Jamie is the CEO and spokesperson for ZERO, The End of Prostate Cancer Organization. ZERO is a leading national non-profit, and its mission is to end prostate cancer through advancing research, improving the lives of men and families, and inspiring action. In today’s episode, you will learn about the various programs that ZERO offers to help men with prostate cancer, their loved ones, and caregivers, to navigate the difficult prostate cancer journey. Stay tuned to find out more!

During the last fifteen years, Jamie has done an enormous amount at ZERO. He started the ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk endurance team program in 2008, and ZERO’s co-pay support program in 2013. The organization raised over a hundred million dollars for the cause during his tenure at ZERO, and it recruited celebrity spokesmen, including Rudi Giuliani, and Ken Griffey, Sr., to educate men and their families. Be sure to listen in today, to find out what ZERO is doing to bring an end to prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Jamie shares ZERO’s story.
• Why this has been an exciting decade for ZERO.
• How the ZERO360 Navigator Program can help in navigating the prostate cancer journey.
• Jamie shares some examples of how the ZERO360 Navigator Program helps men with prostate cancer.
• Jamie talks about ZERO Connect, which is a closed Facebook group to bring the prostate cancer community together.
• Some of the initiatives that ZERO is leading, on state and federal levels, for prostate cancer.
• The reason that ZERO was started.
• There’s a surprising federal department that plays a critical role in the war on cancer.
• Early detection is key when it comes to prostate cancer!
• Getting bills passed, state by state, for free prostate cancer testing for all men, to help save lives through early detection.
• ZERO has a mentor program.
• Jamie invites you to become involved with the ZERO movement, become an advocate, and feel like part of the ZERO family.  

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Zero

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Low testosterone is a burning issue. It remains a widely debated topic and is a common dilemma for men, especially as they age.

We are thrilled to get the ball rolling for the 2024 Prostate Health Podcast season with two fantastic guests to discuss strategies for hormonal optimization.

Doctors Amy and Michelle Pearlman are sisters. Dr. Amy Pearlman is a board-certified urologist specializing in male sexual and hormonal health and genital reconstruction. She did her urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship training in urologic reconstruction, prosthetic urology, and infertility at Wake Forest University. Even though she trained as a surgeon, her primary mission lies in educating individuals about fundamental aspects of their bodies to foster health-conscious behaviors, optimize their health, and support them in living their most authentic lives.

Dr. Michelle Pearlman is a board-certified gastroenterologist and obesity medicine specialist. She did her residency training at the University of California San Diego and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Texas Southwestern in Dallas. As a board-certified gastroenterologist, she understands the significance of maintaining gut health concerning dietary habits and sustaining a healthy weight. 

This dynamic sibling duo brings a wealth of knowledge to our podcast, shedding light on both urology and gastroenterology perspectives for a holistic approach to well-being and offering valuable insights into hormonal optimization.

Whether you are navigating the challenges of low testosterone or simply seeking ways to live your best life in 2024 and beyond, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned for valuable insights to enhance your health in the new year!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• How the urology and gastroenterology fields complement each other

• How obesity impacts testosterone levels

• The active and extremely inflammatory role fat cells play in the body

• How does exercise affect testosterone levels in men?

• Foods that support testosterone production and weight loss

• How weight loss and stress management impact hormonal health, including testosterone levels

• How the microbiome influences the brain

• What are the available options for testosterone therapy?

• How investing in your health today will help you avoid sickness later 

The wisdom Dr. Amy Pearlman and Dr. Michelle Pearlman share today provides a foundation for informed decisions and a holistic approach to your health journey. 

Thank you for joining us! We look forward to bringing you more enriching discussions in upcoming episodes.

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Connect with Dr. Michelle Pearlman and Dr. Amy Pearlman 

Prime Institute  

https://www.rethinktestosterone.com/

https://www.kyzatrex.com/

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Dr. Pohlman has enjoyed collaborating with Dr. Daniel Kirages, from the University of Southern California, who has been instrumental in helping organize our three-episode chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome series. We started with an episode on the research and science aspect of the condition. That was followed by the urologist’s perspective last week. Today, we will wrap things up with an episode on the physical therapy intervention side. 

Dr. Kirages is making a second appearance on the show today. Back in Episode 46, he discussed how physical therapy could be instrumental in helping men regain urine control after prostatectomy for prostate cancer. Since then, he has been working behind the scenes to help organize our three-part series for chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome. 

Dr. Kirages is an Associate Professor of Clinical Physical Therapy at the University of Southern California. In his clinical practice, he attends to a diversified patient load, including various pelvic health disorders. He also lectures at a variety of academic institutions and healthcare facilities, both nationally and internationally. He was the first doctor of physical therapy to join us here, on the Prostate Health Podcast. 

Be sure to listen in today to find out how physical therapy can help men overcome chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Kirages discusses the pelvic muscular contribution as a source for symptoms of chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kirages explains what the pelvic floor muscles are.
• Dr. Kirages talks about some of the symptoms he sees, with the muscle-related chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• There are sometimes triggers that set the pelvic pain off. That is not always the case, however.
• Dr. Kirages discusses some things that could aggravate the symptoms of chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kirages explains why it is sometimes difficult to find a physical therapist to manage men with chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
• Dr. Kirges explains what an individual can expect in the initial evaluation process when seeing a physical therapist for their condition.
• Dr. Kirges explains what a man can expect with physical therapy treatment for muscle-related chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
  

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Men and their loved ones often ask what can be done to decrease their risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer and improve their overall outcomes if they do end up getting prostate cancer. 

In honor of September’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, I’m happy to present you with one of our most popular episodes from the archives, which features Dr. Stephen Freedland, a prostate cancer expert, and focuses on the role that diet and lifestyle play in the development and progression of prostate cancer. He will bring you up to speed today with all you need to know. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Stephen Freedland is a true visionary on the role of lifestyle and diet in prostate cancer. He wears many different hats. He is the Director of the Center for Integrated Research in Cancer and Lifestyle, Associate Director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer for Education and Training, Professor in the Division of Urology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and a staff physician at the Durham VA Medical Center. 

His approach to cancer prevention and awareness focuses on treating the whole patient, not just the disease, by combining traditional western medicine with complementary holistic interventions. His research interests include the role of diet, lifestyle, and obesity in prostate cancer development and progression, prostate cancer amongst racial groups, and restratification for men with prostate cancer. 

He has published over 600 studies. He sits on the editorial board for Cancer Prevention Research, European Urology, International Journal of Urology, and Nature Reviews Urology, among others. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief for Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. He completed his urology residency training at UCLA and a fellowship in urologic oncology at Johns Hopkins. Before joining Cedars-Sinai, he was at Duke University as an associate professor in the Division of Urology. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• The link between obesity and aggressive prostate cancer.
• Men could potentially reduce the risk of getting prostate cancer by losing weight.
• Dr. Freedland talks about whether there is a particular diet that works best for everyone with prostate cancer.
• The truth regarding the association between a high-fat diet and the risk of getting prostate cancer.
• Avoiding sugar is the only area where all diets concur. Dr. Freedland recommends following whole food diets.
• What we know at this point about links to sugar and prostate cancer.
• The biggest challenge that prostate cancer patients face with their diet.
• Dr.Freedland shares some tips and advice for sticking to a healthy diet.
• What Dr. Freedland recommends for his patients in terms of exercise and habits for a healthy prostate.

Links: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be a frightening experience, and it could cause a lot of anguish for men and their loved ones. Fortunately, we have urologic oncologist, Dr. Simon Kim, as our guest for today's show, to walk you through the process. In today's episode, Dr. Kim talks about what it all means, what your options are, and he discusses where to go from there. Stay tuned to find out more. 

Dr. Kim is a board-certified urologic oncologist at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus. He has worn many hats including Director of Robotic Surgery. Dr. Kim's clinical practice focuses on the surgical management of prostate, bladder, kidney, testes, adrenal, and penile cancer. He has received independent funding from the NIH to develop decision aids for men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer. He has published more than 180 manuscripts and he is currently serving as assistant editor for the Journal of Urology. Be sure to listen in today, to get Dr. Kim's expert advice.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• What it means to be a urologic oncologist and what it takes to become one.
• Dr. Kim explains how he typically delivers the biopsy results.
• Dr. Kim shares his recommendations for men, to prepare for a prostate cancer consultation.
• Dr. Kim recommends some reliable online resources for prostate cancer patients.
• The kind of information you can expect to receive from a pathology report.
• The information that is obtained from the Gleason Score.
• The guidelines that Dr. Kim relies on when making his decisions.
• The criteria that Dr. Kim uses in determining who does and doesn't need additional imaging at the time of the diagnosis.
• A brief rundown of the typical discussion that Dr. Kim has with his patients, regarding their treatment options concerning the various risk groups.
• Dr. Kim is busy initiating a multi-disciplinary clinic for cancers.
• Looking at some different therapies, like cryotherapy, for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kim talks about the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which recently honored him with an award. 
• The outcome for localized prostate cancer is usually very good. 
• Remaining fully informed is key for prostate cancer patients.

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Or find the link on our podcast website - www.prostatehealthpodcast.com 

Journal of Urology - https://www.auajournals.org/

American Cancer Society - https://www.cancer.org/

American Urologic Association - https://www.auanet.org/

Know Your Options - https://www.cancercenter.com/community/blog/2016/07/know-your-prostate-cancer-options

Conquer Cancer Foundation - https://www.conquer.org/

June has arrived, marking the beginning of Men's Health Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about various health issues affecting men. 

In today’s podcast, we delve into a condition that has plagued countless men, causing not only physical discomfort but also emotional distress. It is a topic often unspoken about and shrouded in frustration and embarrassment. Depending on its severity, this condition could also significantly impact men's sexual health.

We have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Justin Houman today! He is a distinguished expert in men's health and someone who will shed light on the long-overlooked condition known as Peyronie's Disease. 

Dr. Justin Houman is a distinguished Los Angeles-based urologist dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of men by focusing on their sexual, reproductive, and hormonal health. His background includes completing his urology residency training at Cedars Sinai Medical Center followed by fellowship training in male reproductive medicine and surgery at UCLA Medical Centre. With a passion for research, he has authored numerous manuscripts on men's health, male fertility, and the impact of wearable technology. Driven by his desire to make a meaningful impact, Dr. Houman has presented his findings nationally and internationally. His approach to patient care is characterized by state-of-the-art, compassionate, and personalized treatment, striving to make a difference in the lives of those he serves.

Prepare to be empowered as we immerse ourselves in the intricacies of Peyronie's Disease in this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Stay tuned to gain invaluable insights into the latest knowledge and solutions that offer hope and relief to all affected individuals.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Houman explains what Peyronie's Disease is. 

• What are the presenting symptoms of Peyronie's Disease?

• Some common reasons why men get Peyronie's Disease.

• Treatment options for Peyronie's Disease.

• What can be done about plaque on the penis?

• Which men are genetically predisposed to Peyronie’s Disease?

• Dr. Houman explains when the surgical graft excision option gets used and what it entails.

• What can patients expect, in terms of recovery from surgery for Peyronie’s Disease?

As June unfolds and Men's Health Month commences, our podcast continues its mission to shed light on important health issues affecting men. Today, we confront a condition that has silently tormented numerous individuals, causing not only physical discomfort but also emotional distress. We are honored to be joined by the esteemed Dr. Justin Houman, a prominent expert in men's health, who will guide us through the complexities of Peyronie's Disease, a condition that has long been overlooked.

Links: 

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Dr. Justin Houman’s website

It can be very distressing for men who have continued urinary leakage, despite trying conservative measures. Many men suffer in silence and don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They may feel embarrassed, thinking that what they are experiencing is their new normal.

Dr. Pohlman was fortunate to get the opportunity to sit down and chat with his friend and former mentor, Dr. Brian Flynn, about available options for those men to obtain relief. He thought it was important to bring Episode 18 out of the vault and share it with you, the listeners, once again. In this episode, Dr. Flynn will tell you all you need to know about two available options for men to obtain relief from their urinary leakage. Be sure to listen in!

Dr. Flynn is a national leader in the use of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of urinary incontinence. His training included a fellowship in reconstructive urology at Duke University. He has been a faculty member of the University Of Colorado School Of Medicine since 2002, and he has presented at many national and international meetings on urethral stricture disease, urinary incontinence in men and women, urethral stricture, and robotics.

Be sure to tune in today, to find out about the spectrum of treatment options for men with urinary incontinence.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Flynn explains what urinary incontinence is.
• There are two major types of incontinence.
• How urinary incontinence is related to the treatment of prostate cancer and BPH.
• Dr. Flynn explains what severe incontinence is.
• Even mild degrees of incontinence can negatively impact a person’s quality of life.
• The recovery timetable for regaining urinary control after prostate removal.
• Some early interventions after a prostate removal can prevent incontinence.
• The options, both surgical and non-surgical, for men who have continued struggles with urinary leakage.
• How long a man should typically wait before opting for a surgical approach to prevent incontinence.
• Virtual healthcare provides a tremendous opportunity for patients to reach out to clinicians.
• Incontinence can steal people’s confidence, and that could lead to social isolation or depression.
• Dr. Flynn discusses the many benefits of the artificial sphincter.
• How the male sling device works and the patients who it would suit best.
• About the Pro-ACT (Paraurethral Adjustable Continence Therapy) device.
• Dr. Flynn talks about incontinence after radiation therapy.
  

Links and resources:

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

About Brian Flynn, MD

The International Continence Society (ICS)

Many men and their loved ones want to know what they can do to reduce the risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer and improve their overall outcomes if they end up with prostate cancer. 

Our guest for today’s show, Dr. Stephen Freedland, is a prostate cancer expert and a leader in the field regarding the role of diet and lifestyle in the development and progression of prostate cancer. 

Dr. Stephen Freedland is a true visionary when it comes to the role of lifestyle and diet in prostate cancer. He wears many different hats. He is the Director of the Center for Integrated Research in Cancer and Lifestyle, Associate Director of Cedars-Sinai Cancer for Education and Training, Professor in the Division of Urology at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, and a staff physician at the Durham VA Medical Center. 

His approach to cancer prevention and awareness focuses on treating the whole patient, not just the disease, by combining traditional western medicine with complementary holistic interventions. His research interests include the role of diet, lifestyle, and obesity in prostate cancer development and progression, prostate cancer amongst racial groups, and restratification for men with prostate cancer. 

He has published over 600 studies. He sits on the editorial board for Cancer Prevention Research, European Urology, International Journal of Urology, and Nature Reviews Urology, among others. He also serves as Editor-in-Chief for Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. He completed his urology residency training at UCLA and a fellowship in urologic oncology at Johns Hopkins. Before joining Cedars-Sinai, he was at Duke University as an associate professor in the Division of Urology. 

Be sure to stay tuned today as Dr. Freedland brings you up to speed with all you need to know about the role of diet and lifestyle in the development and progression of prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Freedland talks about the link between obesity and aggressive prostate cancer.
• Dr. Freedland discusses the possibility of men reducing the risk of getting prostate cancer by losing weight.
• Dr. Freedland discusses whether there is a particular diet that works best for everyone concerning prostate cancer.
• Dr. Freedland looks at the truth regarding the association between a high-fat diet and the risk of getting prostate cancer.
• Avoiding sugar is the only area where all diets concur. Dr. Freedland recommends following whole food diets.
• Dr. Freedland talks about what we know at this point regarding links to sugar and prostate cancer.
• The biggest challenge that prostate cancer patients face with their diet.
• Dr.Freedland shares some tips and advice for sticking to a healthy diet.
• Dr. Freedland shares what he recommends for his patients in terms of exercise and habits for a healthy prostate.
  

Links and resources: 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Low testosterone remains a hot topic. It is a common issue for men, particularly as they get older. New findings from a recent study, which was the largest of its kind, have revealed what men can do to reduce their chances of having low testosterone levels. 

We are happy to have Dr. Richard Fantus, a rising star in urology, and one of the primary investigators of the study, joining us today to discuss the findings of the recent research study. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Fantus is currently at Northwestern University in Chicago, where he is undergoing additional subspecialty fellowship training in andrology. To further enhance his expertise in the management of the medical and surgical aspects of male sexual endocrine and reproductive health, he completed his urology residency at the University of Chicago and Medical School at Baylor. He has continually been devoted to advancing our knowledge of low testosterone in men, and how to improve a man’s testosterone with behavior modification. Be sure to listen in today, to find out what men can do to increase their testosterone levels.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Fantus explains what testosterone is.
• Dr. Fantus explains how common it is for men to have low testosterone.
• Many men have no symptoms whatsoever from low testosterone.
• Some of the symptoms or signs of low testosterone.
• Some of the potential risks of low testosterone.
• Dr. Fantus discusses some of the more common treatments for low testosterone.
• The potential hazards of men taking artificial testosterone.
• The behavioral change that men can implement that may reduce the likelihood of low testosterone.

Links and resources:

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One of the more debated topics in the urology arena over the years includes the relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer. Many men are curious about whether or not testosterone could be putting them at higher risk for developing prostate cancer. They want to know if men can go back on testosterone therapy after being treated for prostate cancer and how manipulating your testosterone level can be used in the management of more advanced prostate cancer cases. Stay tuned for more!

Today, we have an international prostate cancer expert, Dr. Judd Moul, from Duke University, making a second appearance on the podcast. Dr. Moul helped us kick off the initial launch of the podcast as the guest for episode two, one of our most popular episodes to date, covering prostate-specific antigen, a man’s check engine light. For our listeners who have not yet met Dr. Moul, he is an expert when it comes to prostate cancer. He joined the Duke University faculty in 2004, after a career in the US Army Medical Corps, mainly at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He is a retired Colonel and noted researcher and clinician in the area of prostate cancer. He has authored and co-authored more than 275 scientific manuscripts and book chapters. He served as the editor for Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Disease Journal and is a popular speaker and lecturer, having been a visiting professor and keynote speaker throughout the US and the world. Be sure to listen in to find out all you need to know about testosterone and prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Moul explains when we first became aware of any relationship between testosterone and prostate cancer.
• Dr. Moul explains how treatment has evolved in manipulating the hormone levels for men with advanced prostate cancer and how the treatment works in reducing the testosterone level.
• Dr. Moul describes which men with prostate cancer are candidates for androgen deprivation or hormonal therapy.
• The testosterone level that doctors are shooting for, for the men who are being treated with hormonal therapy.
• Some of the potential side-effects that men need to be aware of when they are on hormonal therapy.
• Dr. Moul talks about whether or not prostate cancer can ultimately become resistant to testosterone suppression.
• The available options for those men who start having a rising PSA or start showing signs of resistance to the therapy.
• Dr. Moul explains if men need to remain on their hormone therapy.
• Dr. Moul discusses whether men with no prior history of prostate cancer should be concerned that taking testosterone supplementation could put them at higher risk of developing prostate cancer.
• Dr. Moul talks about where we stand currently in terms of when it might be safe to go ahead and restart testosterone supplementation following definitive treatment for prostate cancer.
  

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Dr. Judd Moul’s website

Today we will address a sensitive topic that men often feel afraid to talk about. We will be talking about the very common condition of erectile dysfunction. 

We are honored to have Dr. Dean Knoll joining us on the show. Dr. Knoll is a urologist and an expert in men’s sexual health. In this episode, he talks about a very viable and satisfactory option for men when more conservative options are no longer working. 

Dr. Dean Knoll is a board-certified urologist, currently practicing at Urology Associates PC in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his residency in urology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Knoll is a frequent contributor to the medical press and has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. He has delivered numerous lectures and operated both nationally and internationally. Dr. Knoll has been a principal investigator in over 110 basic science and clinical trials of new devices and pharmacotherapies for various urology conditions. These include new devices and pharmacotherapies for the diagnosis and treatment of male erectile dysfunction, male and female urinary incontinence, and benign prostatic hypertrophy. To date, he is recognized as one of the leading penile prosthetic surgeons in the world. 

Stay tuned to find out all you need to know about the penile prosthesis as a viable option for men with erectile dysfunction when conservative options fail to work.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Knoll explains some of the common causes of erectile dysfunction.
• Dr. Knoll reviews the various conservative options for erectile dysfunction and how they work.
• Dr. Knoll discusses some of the different penile prostheses available on the market for patients.
• Dr. Knoll explains how he counsels and educates his patients.
• What the various penile implants involve, and how long it takes to recover.
• Dr. Knoll talks about whether penile implants typically are covered by insurance.
• What Dr. Knoll discusses with men and tells them to be aware of before undergoing the penile prosthesis.
• Penile implants carry the highest patient and partner satisfaction rate of any treatment option for erection changes.
  

Links:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

There is hope now for some men with prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate. A new consideration for therapy is emerging. In this episode, we introduce Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer, a clinical distinction that will be new to many podcast listeners. Dr. Leslie Ballas from USC is a radiation oncologist and prostate cancer expert, and she will walk you through it today. She will talk about targeting those lesions with radiation therapy, who may be potential candidates, and if there is any benefit to treating the prostate in those men, additionally. Be sure to listen in today to learn about Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer from Dr. Ballas.

Dr. Leslie Ballas is an Associate Professor of Clinical Radiation Oncology at the University of Southern California Norris Cancer Hospital. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University in New York and her Medical Doctorate from the University of Michigan. She completed her internship in General Surgery at Weill-Cornell Medical Center and her residency in Radiation Oncology at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York.

After residency, Dr. Ballas spent time on the faculty at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Her research has focused on improving the quality of life for men with prostate cancer. She is involved in developing cancer treatment clinical trials for genitourinary cancers. She has brought multiple genitourinary cooperative studies to USC. Her clinical interests include advanced technology integration into cancer therapeutics, including image-guided radiation therapy, stereotactic body radiotherapy, and intensity-modulated radiotherapy. Dr. Ballas is also proficient at treating hematological malignancies, including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. 

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What led Dr. Ballas down the path she has taken in her research, and with her clinical efforts.
• What the term Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer means.
• Dr. Ballas talks about a recent driver for better discovering Oligometastatic lesions.
• What the consideration is for appropriate candidates in the development of more therapeutic strategies for men with Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer.
• The rationale behind using therapy directed towards metastatic lesions.
• Dr. Ballas describes the technology that typically gets used for targeting the lesions.
• The safety aspect and potential side-effects of the technology used to target the lesions. 
• The people considered appropriate candidates for targeted therapy for metastatic lesions.
• Dr. Ballas discusses the benefits of additional treatment of the prostate for the candidates for targeted therapy.
  

Links:

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We are excited to share the highly anticipated second part of our riveting technology highlights podcast series, broadcasting straight from the heart of the annual American Urologic Association meeting in Chicago, Illinois!

The world of BPH treatment options is booming with innovation! Get ready for an exclusive sneak peek into several upcoming technologies Dr. Pohlman discovered while scouring the exhibition hall at the American Urologic Association annual meeting. 

This week, we focus on the incredible advancements in BPH technology and share insightful interviews with representatives from pioneering companies and urologists utilizing these cutting-edge tools. While we will only scratch the surface of the fan favorites at this year's conference, you can rest assured we will keep you up to speed on other ground-breaking technologies throughout the year! Get ready to stay ahead of the curve on our podcast journey!

In this episode, we dive into the intriguing world of cutting-edge solutions for an enlarged prostate, known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. Prepare yourself for an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes as we uncover the latest advancements that will revolutionize prostate management. Whether you are concerned about your own health or that of a loved one, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss!

Join us as we unlock the mysteries of prostate health and equip you with the knowledge to navigate this crucial aspect of well-being!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Pohlman is already utilizing Optilume BPH for managing urethral strictures in his practice. He explains how it works.

• Dr. Pohlman talks with Ian Schorn, Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Urotronic, about using Optilume for managing BPH.

• Ian Schorn explains something unique about Optilume BPH.

• The clinical data on the Optilume device has shown very good outcomes in terms of flow rate improvement after treatment.

• Urotronic hopes to get official FDA approval within the next few months for its Optilume technology.

• Dr. Pohlman shares the secret to the successful results of Optilume.

• Dr. Pohlman describes the new stent devices now emerging for BPH and explains which ones will most likely rise to the top, in terms of outcomes and urologist preference.

• Dr. Pohlman talks to the CEO of Butterfly Medical, Idan Geva, about their new technology for BPH.

• How does Butterfly Medical’s new nitinol implant compare with other available technologies?

• What is Aquablation therapy? 

• Dr. Lewis Kriteman, from Georgia Urology, discusses the benefits of Aquablation therapy and explains how it compares with the procedures he used before.

• Dr. Pohlman was the first urologist in the Seven State Region, including Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado, to offer Aquablation.

It is encouraging and exciting to see the continuous advancements in technology and techniques for managing BPH! Today’s tantalizing glimpse into emerging technologies at the AUA annual meeting is just the beginning. We will delve even deeper into these breakthroughs in future episodes. 

Stay connected by subscribing to our podcast to ensure you are always in the loop, and get ready for a journey of knowledge and discovery as we explore the forefront of BPH management!

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Urotronic 

Butterfly Medical

Georgia Urology

Have you ever wondered what it takes for surgeons to learn how to perform the complex robotic surgery for prostate cancer? September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and today, we have a special treat for you!

We have the expert robotic prostate surgeon, Dr. Paul Maroni joining us today to discuss how surgeons are trained to do this intricate robotic surgery. A diagnosis of cancer is awful, and Dr. Maroni views the patient surgeon relationship as a partnership. He does his best to give every patient the time they deserve. He focuses on educating his patients in clear terms and uses a team approach to provide the very best cancer care. Stay tuned to find out more!

Dr. Pohlman had the good fortune to learn from Dr. Maroni during his urology residency training at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. He found the way that Dr. Maroni broke down the steps of the robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy to be extremely valuable from a training standpoint, and today, he credits much of his early foundational groundwork training in robotic surgical training to Dr. Maroni.

Dr. Maroni received fellowship training in urologic oncology at Indiana University. He returned to the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus as a faculty member in 2007, where he is the program leader of the Urologic Oncology Program. His specific clinical and academic interests center around minimally invasive therapies for prostate cancer, robotic surgery, and surgery for metastatic testicular cancer. He has performed over 1000 robotic prostate removals. Be sure to listen in today, to hear our excellent interview with Dr. Maroni, and to hear about what goes into the training of doctors for robotic surgery.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Maroni explains what robotic surgery is.
• How robotic surgery differs from traditional open surgery.
• Dr. Maroni compares purely laparoscopic prostate surgery with robotic laparoscopic prostate surgery. 
• Dr. Maroni discusses the length of time that robotic technology has been around in clinical practice for the removal of the prostate for prostate cancer.
• There are several challenges in teaching surgical trainees how to do robotic prostate removal surgery.
• Dr. Maroni does several things to make sure that he and his team are doing the operation in the best possible way.
• The advances that Dr. Maroni has seen that have helped accelerate the learning curve for those learning how to perform a robotic prostate removal.
• The robotic device is very reliable, so it hardly ever breaks down.
• Dr. Maroni can easily pass the surgical instruments back and forth between himself and the trainee, so he can pick up and take over from the trainee within a second if necessary.
• The simulator and training videos have made the training a lot easier.
• The AUA has continued publishing some valuable video materials.
• Dr. Maroni shares his current approach to teaching urology residents the robotic prostatectomy.

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We are thrilled to partner with Laborie to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast.

In Episode 91, we introduced the Optilume® procedure, a cutting-edge new solution for an enlarged prostate, or BPH, that requires no heating, cutting, or permanent implantation. Today, we bring you the story of how Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a leading urologist specializing in cutting-edge treatments for men with BPH, was approached by Vinit, his closest friend, who was struggling with the effects of an enlarged prostate. 

Dr. Sijo Parekattil is the Director of Avant Concierge Urology in Winter Garden, Florida, and an Associate Professor of Urology at the University of Central Florida. He was an electrical engineer before undergoing his medical training, and he was fascinated by surgical techniques incorporating technology, robotics, and microsurgery. 

Dr. Parekattil completed his urology residency training at Albany Medical Center and dual fellowship training in laparoscopy, robotic surgery, microsurgery, and male infertility at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland. He is among the elite urologists in the United States still positioned at the forefront of new technology, particularly for managing benign prostate enlargement. 

We are delighted to have Dr. Parekattil and his close friend, Vinit, joining us on the podcast today and have Vinit share his prostate journey with our listeners. Stay tuned to learn about his experience undergoing the innovative new Optilume® BPH procedure.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Vinit explains the symptoms he experienced that began to affect his quality of life

• Dr. Parekattil discusses the tests he performed to obtain more information about Vinit ’s condition

• Vinit shares his experience of the initial testing

• How they selected a treatment option for Vinit 

• What is Optilume® BPH, and how does it work?

• How Vinit ended up becoming Dr. Parekattil’s first Optilume®BPH patient

• Vinit shares his experience with the Optilume® BPH procedure 

• Vinit describes his recovery after the Optilume® BPH procedure

• Vinit explains how his prostate journey began

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​​Optilume® BPH 

Avant Concierge Urology

Dr. Sijo J. Parekattil

It is a great pleasure for us to share our interview with Tim “Fitz” Fitzgerald today. Fitz is an award-winning sportswriter, radio host, and TV personality who has made his prostate cancer diagnosis public so that he can help others. In this episode, he shares his prostate cancer journey and discusses the importance of knowing your PSA score. In the interview, Fitz is an open book about his experience, and he holds nothing back. Be sure to stay tuned for more!

Tim Fitzgerald lives in Manhattan, Kansas, with his wife Becky and their pack of trouble-making dogs. He is the publisher of GoPowercat.com, and he is a household name when it comes to Kansas State University athletics. He is also a prostate cancer warrior, not only battling the disease but also serving as a terrific advocate, raising awareness for men to get screened for prostate cancer and know their PSA scores. Listen in today to hear Fitz’s story and find out how important it is for men to be in the know regarding their PSA scores.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Fitz shares his background.
• Fitz explains how his prostate cancer journey began.
• What Fitz did after receiving the news of his elevated PSA, and getting some advice from his good friend.
• Fitz discusses his initial reaction after hearing he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
• What the recovery process after his robotic surgery was like.
• The recommendations for additional treatment after Fitz’s prostate cancer surgery.
• Finding out about his life expectancy was a shock for Fitz.
• How Fitz has been dealing with the difficulties he experienced from the side-effects of his treatment.
• You must pick your team for your battle with prostate cancer.
• Fitz shares some important advice for men.
  

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After receiving a prostate cancer assessment, men and their loved ones want the diagnosis to be accurate, personalized, and promptly delivered. 

Today, we are privileged to welcome Joseph Mossel as our distinguished guest. He is joining us to bring you up to date on artificial intelligence and explain how it is utilized in the battle against prostate cancer. 

Joseph currently serves as the CEO and Co-founder of Ibex Medical Analytics. Alongside Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Chaim Linhart, he embarked on a journey to empower pathologists with the invaluable insights of AI to enhance their diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround times for cancer diagnoses.

Joseph has a Master of Science in Computer Science from Tel Aviv University and a Master of Science in Environmental Science from VU Amsterdam. With a career spanning over two decades, his professional journey began in software development and product management, leading him to take on leadership roles in startups and large multinational corporations. He has expertly guided various products from inception to maturity in the tech industry. He has also contributed to the nonprofit sector, serving as the Managing Director of the National Ecosystem Assessment Program in Israel. 

Join us today to learn about the innovative solutions and cutting-edge advancements at the intersection between technology and healthcare that Joseph and Ibex Medical Analytics have brought to the forefront of prostate cancer diagnosis.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• How Joseph started Ibex about seven years ago

• What does Ibex focus on?

• How digital pathology can improve the accuracy and objectivity of cancer diagnoses

• How digital pathology can reduce healthcare costs

• How the Ibex AI solution impacts urology

• What should urologists and patients understand about AI technology?

• How does Ibex impact health economics?

• How the Ibex technology benefits those with an early-stage cancer diagnosis

• How AI-based pathology tools for prostate cancer are already in use by 100 labs worldwide

Joseph’s remarkable journey reflects his deep commitment to innovation in technology for healthcare. He and his Ibex team are trailblazers in digital pathology, which empowers pathologists with AI-driven insights to revolutionize their diagnostic accuracy, efficiency, and turnaround times. 

Thank you for joining us today for a glimpse into the future of prostate cancer diagnosis, where cutting-edge advancements and innovative solutions are reshaping the landscape of medical care! 

Be sure to tune in for more enlightening discussions in future episodes!

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Link to the Lancet article 

New and innovative techniques that help in preserving sexual function for men who are undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate continue to emerge. Those techniques have been a significant contribution to our field, particularly for men who wish to preserve their ejaculatory function but may not be candidates for less invasive approaches. Preservation of ejaculation often gets viewed in a positive light by the patients and their partners, and for many men, that factor weighs heavily when they review all their options for BPH. Two of the newer techniques have been providing a significant improvement in the sparing of men's ejaculatory function when compared with the traditional technique for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (or TURP). Those techniques have been providing comparable improvements in both symptoms and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Pohlman reviews the two ejaculate-preserving TURP techniques. Stay tuned for more!

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), also called Prostate Gland Enlargement, is a common condition for many men as they get older. About half of all men between the ages of fifty-one and sixty have BPH. And up to ninety percent of men over eighty have BPH. It is important to understand that BPH is a benign or non-cancerous condition, which means that it does not lead to prostate cancer. Even so, BPH and prostate cancer can co-exist simultaneously. That means that men getting evaluated for BPH should also get screened for prostate cancer when appropriate. 

As a urologist, Dr. Pohlman feels very fortunate to be practicing in an era with new advances in technology that allow him to better care for his patients who are suffering from an enlarged prostate. Be sure to listen in today to hear about the new and innovative techniques that help preserve sexual function for men undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Pohlman explains what happens when the prostate enlarges with age.
• Dr. Pohlman shares some of the more common urinary symptoms that occur when the prostate enlarges with age.
• Dr. Pohlman discusses one of the driving factors for a paradigm shift in the treatment of BPH.
• Dr. Pohlman explains what retrograde ejaculation is and how it affects men.
• Retrograde ejaculation can also result from medication used to treat enlargement of the prostate.
• Many men have been shifting to MIST therapies that have no risk of retrograde ejaculation. Dr. Pohlman discusses some of those therapies.
• Dr. Pohlman explains why retrograde ejaculation can result from the TURP procedure.
• Dr. Pohlman talks about how the theory that the bladder neck musculature needs to contract for the process to work normally, has been challenged.
• Dr. Pohlman reviews two ejaculate-preserving TURP techniques, both of which he has incorporated into his practice.
  

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Articles:

Ejaculatory Preserving Middle Lobe Onl-Transurethral Resection and Vaporization of the Prostate: 12-Year Experience

Ejaculation-Preserving Transurethral Resection of Prostate and Bladder Neck: Short- and Long-Term Results of a New Innovative Resection Technique

With every passing year, we see new technologies emerge to equip urologists with better tools for combating prostate cancer. This year's annual meeting of the American Urological Association in Chicago was no exception! We are excited to take you behind the scenes today for a closer look at some of the new and upcoming technologies for diagnosing and treating prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers. But it is also one that has seen remarkable progress in technology. Dr. Pohlman has had first-hand experience of how innovative developments in diagnosis and treatment have revolutionized how this disease gets treated. For today's episode, he interviews Dr. Amit Vohra, the President and CEO of Promaxo, Michael Waidler, the Area Business Director for Palette Life Sciences, and Dr. Fernando Bianco, from the Urology Specialist Group, in Miami Lakes, Florida, at the AUA meeting this year, about the latest technologies in the prostate cancer arena.

Sit back, relax, and get ready to be amazed by what's available right now for the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• At Promaxo, they are commercializing a portable office-based MRI for doing interventions of prostate biopsies in addition to treatments.

• What makes Promaxo unique when compared with other available technologies?

• Dr. Pohlman will now offer the Promaxo technology to patients in his practice. He explains how it works.

• Dr. Pohlman talks to Michael Waidler from Palette Life Sciences about a new rectal spacer to help protect healthy tissue from radiation beam exposure and reduce the long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.

• What makes Barrigel unique from a urologist and patient perspective?

• What do rectal spacers do?

• The advantage Barrigel has over other rectal spacers.

• Dr. Fernando Bianco highlights the benefits of targeted therapy versus active surveillance.

Innovation drives progress! The advancements in prostate cancer technology are a true testament to that. Today's glimpse into the AUA annual meeting has only scratched the surface of what is to come. So, subscribe to our podcast to stay up-to-date on the latest prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment developments, and don't forget to tune in to our next episode, which will be Part Two from the AUA annual meeting in Chicago, where we will explore the exciting new technology for men with an enlarged prostate or BPH. Thanks for joining us, and see you next time!

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Promaxo

Barrigel

The Urology Specialist Group

September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month! So, to support the effort to get the word out, we are re-airing our 2nd episode with prostate cancer expert, Dr. Judd Moul.

Dr. Judd Moul, is from Duke University, and he’s here today talking about the importance of the PSA, or the Prostate Specific Antigen, which is like a check-engine light for men's prostate health.

Dr. Moul joined the Duke faculty in 2004, after a career in the US Army Medical Corps, where he was mainly at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Dr. Moul, who served as the editor for Prostate Cancer and Prostate Disease Journal, has authored and co-authored over 275 scientific manuscripts and book chapters. He is a retired colonel, and also a noted researcher and clinician in the area of prostate cancer. He is also a popular speaker and lecturer, having been a visiting professor and keynote speaker throughout America and the world. 

Be sure to listen in today, to hear what Dr. Moul has to share about the importance of the PSA. And in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, schedule an appointment for your screening today!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Moul explains what a PSA is.
• What is measured in the PSA test.
• The PSA test first came out in the late '80s. Initially, several companies were making the test, and there were no national standards at the time, so the results could vary, depending on where the test was done.
• Dr. Thomas Stamey, a famous Stanford urologist, came up with a standard for PSA testing.
• Dr. Moul explains how doctors checked men's prostates in the years before the PSA tests became available.
• The problem with doctors prescribing antibiotics for suspected prostate infections.
• A digital rectal prostate exam is still very important, even in combination with the PSA.
• The guidelines that Dr. Moul prefers to refer to, with regards to using the PSA for prostate cancer screening.
• There was an unsettling trend, in around 2012, that resulted in millions of American men not getting PSA or prostate cancer screening.
• Today, urologists are doing a very good job of determining who needs to go for an evaluation for elevated PSA.
• There are some very important things that The US Preventative Services Task Force needs to recognize around the cutting-off of PSA testing for certain men.  

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We have urologist, Dr. Will Parker, from the University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us as our guest on today’s podcast. We will be talking about everything you need to know about the various approaches to prostate removal for men with prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more.

Dr. Parker is an expert when it comes to prostate cancer. His training included a Urologic Oncology fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He is currently a practicing urologist at the University of Kansas Health System and an assistant professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Dr. Parker is helping lead the way for fellow urologists and trainees in managing prostate cancer, as well as evaluating innovative new techniques for surgery in men with prostate cancer to optimize their quality of life. Be sure to listen in, to hear what Dr. Parker has to say about the different approaches to prostate removal.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Parker explains what a prostatectomy is and for how long it’s been around.
• Some of the potential consequences of removing the prostate.
• Other risks that men need to be aware of when being counseled about the option of prostatectomy for prostate cancer. 
• Dr. Parker explains why he would never advocate the removal of the prostate for a non-cancerous reason.
• Some of the more traditional approaches to prostatectomy.
• Dr. Parker explains what a robot is and why we use them in prostate surgery.
• What patients can expect with a traditional robotic approach to a transperitoneal prostatectomy.
• There will be slight lifting restrictions after a transperitoneal prostatectomy.
• Regaining urinary control after a transperitoneal prostatectomy.
• Converting from a robotic approach to an open approach to prostatectomy is sometimes necessary.
• Dr. Parker describes some of the more innovative prostatectomy techniques.
• How the robotic extraperitoneal prostatectomy differs from the Retzius sparing prostatectomy.
• Dr. Parker discusses the robotic perineal prostatectomy.
• Dr. Parker explains how he counsels his patients in terms of the percentage of men who will regain their urinary control, and how long it will take. 
• The options for men in terms of the preservation of their sexual function. 
• Dr. Parker explains how the decision is made in terms of offering nerve-sparing, versus doing a wide dissection.
• How Dr. Parker counsels his patients in terms of the success rate of nerve-sparing.
• How long it could take for men to start regaining their sexual function.
• What Dr. Parker recommends for his patients, in terms of penile rehabilitation.
• How a patient can choose which approach will be best for them.

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We are happy to have an international expert in the arena of the treatment of advanced prostate cancer joining us today. We are excited to talk to him about a new treatment that is extending the survival of men with advanced prostate cancer.

Dr. Oliver Sartor is an internationally recognized expert in prostate cancer. He is currently the Assistant Dean for Oncology at Tulane University’s School of Medicine, Medical Director of the Tulane Cancer Center, and the Laborde Professor for Cancer Research. His medical practice and research have focused on prostate cancer since 1990 when he finished a fellowship at the National Cancer Institute.

He has published over 300 articles and book chapters and led multiple national and international clinical trials as either a principal investigator or co-principal investigator. He has lectured widely and, at last count, has given invited lectures in 28 countries. Dr. Sartor is a world-renown leader when it comes to the management of advanced prostate cancer, particularly in those patients who have failed initial therapies. Stay tuned for more!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Sartor explains what it means to have advanced prostate cancer.
• Some of the initial therapies that are available for men with advanced prostate cancer.
• Some of the indicators that show the initial therapies for advanced disease are starting to fail.
• Dr. Sartor explains what theranostics is.
• Dr. Sartor describes the patient population for the VISION Trial and discusses the VISION Trial.
• Dr. Sartor explains what the VISION Trial demonstrated when looking at the new treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
• Dr. Sartor discusses the possibility of the new therapy becoming an option even earlier in the stages of prostate cancer.
• Dr. Sartor talks about toxicity associated with the new treatment for advanced prostate cancer.
  
  

Dr. Sartor will stay on after the show to record some valuable bonus content for the upcoming Prostate Health Academy where he will go into even more detail about this new treatment. 

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We are excited to have Dr. Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield, a medical oncologist from the University of Kansas Medical Center, joining us again for another episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Recently, Dr. Wulff-Burchfield did an outstanding job of giving us a breakdown of advanced prostate cancer. In today’s show, she will talk to us about palliative care and she will explain how valuable it is for men and their caregivers as they navigate the complex journey of prostate cancer. Stay tuned for more.

After attending medical school at Duke University, Dr. Wulff-Burchfield went on to complete her internal medicine residency and fellowships in both medical oncology and palliative medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Her specialties include genitourinary oncology and palliative medicine, and her clinical research is focused on genitourinary cancers and the intersection of genitourinary cancers with supportive and palliative care. Be sure to listen in today, to hear what Dr. Wulff-Burchfield has to say about palliative care for prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Dr. Wulff-Burchfield explains what palliative care is.
• The goals of palliative care.
• The differences between medical oncology and palliative care medicine.
• Where the focus of palliative care lies.
• How palliative care differs from Hospice.
• What Hospice entails.
• How to initiate care with a palliative care specialist.
• Something that causes a lot of concern for the AAHPM (American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine).
• A great way of bringing palliative care to the masses.
• Some people are initially afraid to involve a palliative care specialist.
• What to expect during the initial consultation with a palliative care specialist.
• How men with prostate cancer, and their families, can be assisted from a palliative care standpoint.
• Some of the challenges which men with prostate cancer and their caregivers might have to face.
• Both in-patient and out-patient palliative care are available at most institutions for men with prostate cancer.
• The different palliative care team members that a patient could expect to be working with while seeing a palliative care specialist.
• There is no risk involved in receiving palliative care.

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Dr. Elizabeth Wulff-Burchfield 

American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Now, as we are nearing the end of 2020, Dr. Pohlman is filled with gratitude for your support. It is truly an honor to have so many amazing guests, and you, the listeners, continue to embrace them all. Thank you again for being on this journey with us!

One of our most popular episodes for 2020 was episode number 3, Benign Enlargement of the Prostate- How Can a Little Gland Cause So Much Trouble?, with Dr. Ryan Terlecki. Today, we will be replaying episode 3. Enlargement of the prostate is also known as BPH or benign prostatic hyperplasia. In this episode, we will tell you what to look out for and how it may affect your quality of life. Stay tuned for more.

Dr. Ryan Terlecki is a urologist at Wake Forest Baptist Health. He wears many different hats at the Wake Forest Center for Men's Health, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He is Director of the Men's Health Clinic, Director of Medical Student Education, and the Fellowship Director of Reconstructive Health. Be sure to listen in today to find out from Dr. Terlecki how BPH could affect the quality of your life.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What having an enlarged prostate means.
• Dr. Terlecki talks about why having an enlarged prostate can interfere with a man’s normal urination.
• Dr. Terlecki discusses how common BPH is as a condition for men.
• The risk factors for men with BPH.
• Dr. Terlecki discusses whether or not having symptoms of BPH means that men have prostate cancer.
• The consequences of the bladder having to work harder against the prostate as a result of BPH.
• What men should expect when undergoing the initial testing for BPH.
• The conditions that could mimic some of the symptoms of an enlarged prostate that a urologist would need to rule out. 
  

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For the listeners of The Prostate Health Podcast, Dr. Pohlman has prepared a free mini webinar where he discusses his top three tips to promote a man’s prostate health and also longevity, and quality of life. To access the webinar, all you need to do is go to www.prostatehealthpodcast.com/menshealth  to check it out.  

Dr. Ryan Terlecki’s website

Today, we have a special episode for June because it’s Men’s Health Month.

Over the last decade, there has been a surge in low testosterone and erectile dysfunction clinics. A recent study described the services that are provided by these stand-alone, commercialized men’s health clinics, and it also described the providers administering the services. The findings were alarming for urologists and consumers alike because they brought to light several concerns regarding these clinics. In today’s episode of the Prostate Health Podcast, we will be talking to Dr. Jagan Kansal, one of the primary investigators for the study. Stay tuned to find out more!

Currently, Dr. Kansal is concluding his fellowship training in men’s sexual and reproductive health, at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee. He did his urology residency training at the University of Cincinnati. Soon, upon completion of his men’s health fellowship, he will be leading the Men’s Health Center at the DuPage Medical Group, in DuPage County, Illinois, a multi-specialty group in Chicago. Be sure to tune in today, to hear what Dr. Kansal has to say about the treatments and the providers who are administering them at these commercialized men’s health clinics.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Kansal talks about stand-alone, commercialized men’s health clinics, and about some of the treatments that are being prescribed and administered in them.
• Education is a very important aspect of what Dr. Kansal is doing.
• The study into men’s health clinics and how it was conducted.
• The kind of problems men were having with men’s health clinics.
• Dr. Kansal explains how shockwave therapy works.
• The difference between shock waves and acoustic waves.
• What platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments are, and how they work.
• The types of providers administering the treatments at the commercialized clinics.
• The problems with injection therapy.
• What frustrates urologists about those men’s health clinics. 
• The exorbitant costs of the treatments at the clinics.
• Some of the findings of the testosterone therapy at the clinics.
• Not all men’s health centers are bad. 

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Today, we have the renowned prostate cancer expert, Dr. Laurence Klotz joining us on the Prostate Health Podcast.

It can be very distressing to receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer. For many men, their first instinct is to immediately want to go for aggressive therapy, like surgery or radiation. Active surveillance, however, has become a valuable alternative for some men with low-risk prostate cancer because it allows them to avoid some of the side-effects of cancer treatment. Listen in today, to find out all you need to know about active surveillance for prostate cancer.

Dr. Klotz currently serves as Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He also holds the Sunnybrook Chair of Prostate Cancer Research and he is the chairman of the World Uro-Oncology  Federation.  Dr. Klotz was the Founding Editor-in-Chief of both the Canadian Journal of Urology and the Canadian Urology Association Journal. He was the founder and is Chairman of the Canadian Urology Research Consortium. He was awarded the Order of Canada for his work in prostate cancer. Dr. Klotz completed his fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York, in urologic oncology. 

Dr. Klotz is a widely published Urologic Oncologist with over 350 publications and six books. Be sure to tune in today, to find out what he has to share about active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Klotz shares some key points which are the basis for this conservative approach to the treatment of prostate cancer.
• Low-grade prostate cancer normally develops with age, in men.
• A man’s likelihood of having low-grade cancer in his prostate is roughly equal to his age, as a percentage.
• Although about two-thirds of men over the age of sixty-five will have small amounts of low-grade prostate cancer, studies have shown that this low-grade prostate cancer has a zero chance of metastasizing. It never spreads.
• Dr. Klotz explains what the issue is with low-grade prostate cancer.
• Dr. Klotz discusses the major approach to active surveillance.
• Some of the advantages of doing active surveillance, rather than having treatment.
• Dr. Klotz explains how doctors identify men who are candidates for active surveillance.
• The basic protocols around active surveillance, and how they are applied, vary to some degree around the world.
• The whole approach to low-grade prostate cancer has improved a lot.
• The current trend is moving away from doing biopsies.
• For patients of around eighty years of age, doctors switch to what’s known as “watchful waiting”. Dr. Klotz explains what that means.
• Active surveillance is now also being used for several other types of cancers.

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There is a continuous emergence of new and innovative techniques that help to preserve men’s sexual function after undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate. Those newer techniques have contributed significantly to our field, particularly for men who might not be candidates for less invasive approaches. When compared with the traditional technique for Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (or TURP), two of the newer techniques have been providing a significant improvement in the sparing of men's ejaculatory function, as well as improving their symptoms and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Pohlman reviews the two ejaculation-preserving TURP techniques.

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition for many men as they age. Approximately half of all men between the ages of fifty-one and sixty, and up to ninety percent of men over eighty have it. BPH is a benign or non-cancerous condition that does not lead to prostate cancer. BPH and prostate cancer can co-exist simultaneously, so men getting evaluated for BPH should still get screened for prostate cancer when appropriate. Listen in today to hear about the new and innovative techniques that help to preserve sexual function for men undergoing surgical therapy for an enlarged prostate.

Today, we circle back and bring Episode 47 out of the vault. It covers a topic that is getting more attention because more men are doing the research and seeking treatment options for an enlarged prostate that will preserve their sexual function. Since airing that episode, Dr. Pohlman has continued to successfully utilize a technique that can spare ejaculatory function when performing a transurethral resection of the prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• What happens when the prostate enlarges with age?
• Some of the more common urinary symptoms that occur when the prostate enlarges with age.
• Dr. Pohlman discusses one of the driving factors for a paradigm shift in the treatment of BPH.
• What retrograde ejaculation is and how it affects men.
• Many men have been shifting to MIST therapies that have no risk of retrograde ejaculation. Dr. Pohlman discusses some of those therapies.
• Dr. Pohlman explains why retrograde ejaculation can result from the TURP procedure.
• Dr. Pohlman talks about how the theory that the bladder neck musculature needs to contract for the process to work normally, has been challenged.
• Dr. Pohlman reviews two ejaculation-preserving TURP techniques, both of which he has incorporated into his practice.
  

Links:

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Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Would you like to help end prostate cancer and improve the lives of men and their families by advancing research and inspiring action?

The ZERO RUN/WALK season is coming up! Today, we are excited to welcome Tracy Cameron, ZERO’s Midwest Chapter Manager, to talk about the history and purpose of Zero’s RUN/WALK events and share the information about the upcoming Zero RUN/WALK season.

Dr. Pohlman is grateful to have the Zero Organization available for his patients and their loved ones! About a year ago, he and Tracy started working as the Prostate Health Podcast at Kearney Urology Center PC, partnered with Zero in hosting the first annual prostate cancer RUN/WALK in Kearney, Nebraska. This year’s RUN/WALK event is coming up on Saturday, May 21st, at 9 am at Yanney Heritage Park. Stay tuned to find out how you can join the cause and assist in fighting prostate cancer!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Tracy talks about the history and purpose of Zero’s RUN/WALK.
• Other RUN/WALKs will be taking place in the Midwest territory, in addition to the upcoming one in Kearney.
• To sign up for the race, log onto the Zero Cancer website and click on the RUN/WALK icon in the upper right-hand corner to find a list of all the RUN/WALKs happening countrywide. Click on your city and register there. (Sign up here to join us in Kearney, Nebraska, on Saturday, May 21st.)
• You can sign up for the RUN/WALK as an individual or a team. You can also make a donation or volunteer.
• Tracy talks about the awards and recognition for the top fundraisers for the race.
• The registration for RUN/WALK events is free, and the race shirts cost $50. (You can fundraise to cover the cost of your race shirt.)
• Tracy explains how the virtual option for the race will work.
• A national RUN/WALK virtual event will take place in September.
• Tracy talks about other ways to get involved besides participating in the race.
• How will the donations from event sponsors be used?

Links: 

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Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

One of our more popular episodes was with Dr. Simon Kim in Episode 7. For today, we are bringing that episode out of the vault. 

Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be a frightening experience that could cause much anguish for men and their loved ones. We are fortunate to have Dr. Simon Kim, a urologic oncologist, as our guest for the show today to walk you through the process. In this episode, Dr. Kim explains what it all means. He discusses the various options and clarifies where to go from there. Stay tuned for more! 

Dr. Kim is a board-certified urologic oncologist at the University of Colorado's Anschutz Medical Campus. He has worn many hats including Director of Robotic Surgery. Dr. Kim's clinical practice focuses on the surgical management of prostate, bladder, kidney, testes, adrenal, and penile cancer. He has been independently funded by the NIH to develop decision aids for men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer. He has published more than 180 manuscripts and serves as assistant editor for the Journal of Urology. Be sure to listen in today to get Dr. Kim's expert advice.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• What it means to be a urologic oncologist and what it takes to become one.
• Dr. Kim explains how he typically delivers the biopsy results.
• Dr. Kim shares his recommendations for men in preparing for a prostate cancer consultation.
• Dr. Kim recommends some reliable online resources for prostate cancer patients (see the links below!).
• The kind of information you can expect to receive from a pathology report.
• The information that is obtained from the Gleason Score.
• The guidelines that Dr. Kim relies on when making his decisions.
• The criteria that Dr. Kim uses for determining who does and doesn't need additional imaging at the time of the diagnosis.
• A brief rundown of the typical discussion that Dr. Kim has with his patients regarding their treatment options and the various risk groups.
• Dr. Kim is busy initiating a multi-disciplinary clinic for cancers.
• Looking at some different therapies, like cryotherapy, for prostate cancer.
• Dr. Kim talks about the Conquer Cancer Foundation, which recently honored him with an award.
• The outcome for localized prostate cancer is usually very good.
• Remaining fully informed is key for prostate cancer patients.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Additional Resources:

Journal of Urology

American Cancer Society

American Urologic Association 

Know Your Options 

Conquer Cancer Foundation 

We are delighted to team up with Clinical Laserthermia Systems Americas this week for a groundbreaking episode where we dive into the world of cutting-edge medical technology and shed light on an emerging innovation that promises to revolutionize the management of prostate cancer!

CLS is a leading medical device company at the forefront of pioneering precise and effective interventional healthcare solutions. They have developed an innovative CLS thermal therapy system for image-guided focal laser ablation that spares healthy tissue while minimizing the debilitating side effects often associated with traditional treatments. This technology can even be administered by a urologist in an office setting, bringing hope and convenience to countless patients. 

We are honored to have Michael Magnani, the President of CLS, joining us today to explore their new thermal therapy system for image-guided focal laser ablation. With a career spanning over two decades in corporate management within the life sciences industry, he brings a wealth of expertise in product development, corporate strategy, business development, and commercialization. He graduated from the unique Biomedical Enterprise Program at the MIT Sloan School of Management and holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from the University of California, San Diego. 

Join us to learn about the exciting possibilities this transformative new technology holds for the future of prostate cancer management!

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Michael discusses what they are doing at CLS

• The benefits of offering targeted focal therapy as an alternative treatment for prostate cancer

• Michael walks through the device components of the CLS thermal therapy system, explaining how it works in targeting prostate cancer and how it gets deployed within a urological setting

• What are the advantages of using targeted focal laser ablation for prostate cancer?

• Who would be considered an appropriate candidate for CLS thermal therapy?

• Some of the potential risks associated with focal laser ablation treatment

• How the CLS mobile services model works for a urologist practice

• How can adopting a concierge business model allow urologists to provide early access to some emerging technologies?

• What can a patient expect during the procedure and in the recovery phase?

The strides made by CLS in developing its CLS thermal therapy system for image-guided focal laser ablation offers hope for countless patients. The future of prostate cancer management is undoubtedly brighter with innovations like these, and we invite you to tune into future episodes where we will continue to explore the new and transformative possibilities that lie ahead. 

Thank you for joining us on this remarkable journey of discovery!

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You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Clinical Laserthermia Systems (CLS) 

Over the last five years, the landscape has been changing regarding the options for helping men suffering from the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. We are excited to have urologist, Dr. Dean Elterman, back on the podcast today. In this episode, we will be talking about office-based, minimally-invasive surgical therapies, also known as MIST, that are now available for an enlarged prostate. Stay tuned for more.

Dr. Elterman has worked in the area of men’s health and survivorship at the Iris Cantor Men’s Health Center at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College and the University of Toronto. He is the Medical Director of the Prostate Cancer Rehabilitation Clinic at Princess Margaret Hospital Cancer Centre. Dr. Elterman is a true innovator in men’s health and continues to embrace the integration of minimally-invasive surgical therapies, also known as MIST, in the management of an enlarged prostate. Listen in to hear what Dr. Elterman has to say about using MIST as an option for treating benign enlargement of the prostate.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Elterman explains what it means to have an enlarged prostate.
• How the treatment for an enlarged prostate has evolved over the years.
• Dr. Elterman explains what a MIST treatment is for BPH.
• About some of the various MIST options available for men currently.
• Some of the key differences in how each of those options works to treat an enlarged prostate.
• The numbers prove that MIST treatments have been a game-changer.
• Dr. Elterman provides an overview of how the various MIST techniques impact a man’s sexual function.
• Dr. Elterman describes his experience with some of the different MIST options regarding the need for a catheter after the procedure.
• The outcomes and side-effects of the various MIST therapies.
• Sign up for the wait-list for our upcoming Prostate Health Academy at www.prostatehealthacademy.com.
  

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

Dr. Dean Elterman’s website

Prostate cancer is currently getting diagnosed at a rate of one in nine men. Not all prostate cancers are alike, however. Some are more aggressive and require intervention, while others could be slow-growing with low risk. If you have been diagnosed with early-stage, low-risk prostate cancer, your urologist might talk to you about active surveillance as a viable option for your situation. 

Active surveillance got introduced by several pioneers in the field, including Dr. Laurence Klotz. Dr. Klotz has long been considered the father of active surveillance. Dr. Pohlman was able to chat with Dr. Klotz at the 30th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update in Beaver Creek, Colorado. 

Today, we are bringing that interview from episode 8 out of the vault. In it, Dr. Klotz talks about everything you need to know about active surveillance, including the men who may be candidates for that option and what is involved with the protocol. Be sure to stay tuned today to find out what Dr. Klotz has to say about active surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer.

About Dr. Klotz:

Dr. Klotz currently serves as Professor of Surgery at the University of Toronto. He also holds the Sunnybrook Chair of Prostate Cancer Research, and he is the chairman of the World Uro-Oncology 

Federation. Dr. Klotz was the Founding Editor-in-Chief of both the Canadian Journal of Urology and the Canadian Urology Association Journal. He was the founder and is Chairman of the Canadian Urology Research Consortium. He was awarded the Order of Canada for his work in prostate cancer. Dr. Klotz completed his fellowship at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York in urologic oncology. Dr. Klotz is a widely published urologic oncologist with over 350 publications and six books.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show highlights:

• Dr. Klotz explains what active surveillance is.
• In most men over the age of sixty-five with small amounts of low-grade prostate cancer, it never spreads.
• Dr. Klotz discusses the issue with low-grade prostate cancer.
• Dr. Klotz shares the basis for the concept of active surveillance.
• Dr. Klotz shares some of the advantages of doing active surveillance rather than having treatment.
• Dr. Klotz explains how doctors identify the men who would be candidates for active surveillance.
• What men can expect from going on an active surveillance protocol.
• Dr. Klotz explains what the term “watchful waiting” means.
• Active surveillance first got started approximately twenty-two years ago. Dr. Klotz explains what the options for men with low-grade prostate cancer were before that.
• Dr. Klotz explains why time is such a powerful tool when treating serious diseases.
• The concept of active surveillance has also been influential in other fields, like thyroid, breast, and kidney cancers.

Links and resources:

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram - @gpohlmanmd 

Get your free What To Expect Guide (or find the link here, on our podcast website)  

Join our Facebook group 

Follow Dr. Pohlman on Twitter and Instagram 

Go to the Prostate Health Academy to sign up for the wait-list for our bonus video content. 

You can access Dr. Pohlman’s free mini webinar, where he discusses his top three tips to promote men’s prostate health, longevity, and quality of life here.

We have Dr. E. David Crawford, an internationally renowned urologist, joining us today. Dr.Crawford is an expert in benign prostate hyperplasia, urologic cancers, and prostate cancer in particular. In today's episode, we will be discussing prostate cancer markers, which are making an impact on the world of prostate cancer by helping to individualize patient care and the early detection, diagnosis, and treatment choices for prostate cancer. 

Dr. Crawford has been the recipient of more than 95 research grants, he has authored over 600 published articles, and he has contributed to nearly 100 education books. In a bid to raise awareness and education about prostate health, Dr. Crawford founded and is the current chairman of the Prostate Conditions Education Council. 

The Prostate Conditions Education Council is a non-profit organization that is responsible for reaching an average of 400 million people each year with education and awareness information on prostate cancer and men's health issues. Dr. Crawford's involvement in the national prostate cancer arena has been widely recognized and he is often requested to act as an educator or speaker, and participate in advisory boards and review research.

Tune in today, to find out what Dr. Crawford has to say about prostate cancer markers.

Today's show was recorded at the 30th Annual International Prostate Cancer Update, which was founded and organized by Dr. Crawford.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.

Show Highlights:

• Dr. Crawford talks about tests, other than the PSA, which are now available for patients for the early detection of prostate cancer.
• The PSA is a great test, and it's our first line of defense against prostate cancer, but it's not perfect. So although it is a way to detect prostate cancer, it still needs to be more refined.
• Biomarkers have become a game-changer. Dr. Crawford explains where they are playing a big role in the early detection of prostate cancer.
• Biomarkers can be from the urine, serum, tissue, and other modalities.
• Urine or tissue-based biomarkers are mainly used to detect prostate cancer.
• The abnormal level for PSA has been modified down to 1.5. So anything less than that would indicate that you're safe.
• Dr. Crawford explains what the SelectMDx test is looking for, and how it's done.
• If you have a SelectMDx test and it comes back negative, there's a ninety-eight percent chance that you don't have aggressive prostate cancer.
• Some of these tests are covered by medical insurance companies.
• Dr. Crawford talks about biopsies and he explains what the ConfirmMDx test does.
• Some tests that might help to determine who would be at low risk for cancer and might benefit from some active surveillance, versus someone who would need treatment, after having had a positive biopsy. 
• Dr. Crawford discusses the tests and treatments for patients who have tested positive for low-grade cancers.
• What the future holds for the testing and treatment of prostate cancer.
• Genetics is a hot topic right now. Dr. Crawford talks about genetics, genomics, germline mutations, and the treatment of prostate cancer. 
• Prostate cancer is still the most common cancer in men.

Links and resources:

Dr. Crawford's website - https://www.edavidcrawford.com/

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