The Prostate Health Podcast

We are thrilled to partner with BioProtect for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Radiation therapy is a highly effective treatment for prostate cancer. Navigating potential side effects, particularly radiation effects on the rectum, is a key challenge when making a decision. Fortunately, a new technology helps reduce the short- and long-term risks associated with treatment. Today, for t...

As men and their loved ones explore treatment options for prostate cancer, it's encouraging to know that ongoing innovation is shaping the management of this condition as technology advances. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Dr. Mark Hong, a pioneer of an advanced treatment for men with prostate cancer and/or BPH, known as Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation, or TULSA. It is a minimally...

There is now a significant opportunity to improve the safety and quality of life outcomes for men requiring treatment for prostate cancer.  Today, we're discussing the Water IV Prostate Cancer trial, an innovative and meaningful clinical trial that is actively enrolling patients to assess how the safety and efficacy of Aquablation therapy compares with radical prostatectomy in men with localized p...

There is a new treatment option available now that can precisely target prostate lesions with electrical pulses, while helping preserve sexual function and urinary control. Whether you or a loved one has prostate disease, or you are a urologist considering this technology for your practice, you will not want to miss today's discussion on this innovative new option. September is Prostate Cancer Awa...

Today, our guest is Tom, a 67-year-old retired senior executive who found it challenging to get an accurate diagnosis and find effective treatment for his enlarged prostate. Frustrated by his limited options and with a growing sense of mistrust, he consulted with several providers before realizing he needed the guidance of a prostate health coach. Tom retired as a senior IT executive with over 40...

We are delighted to partner with Western Radiation Oncology today, with two of their distinguished radiation oncologists joining us on the Prostate Health Podcast.  LDR (Low Dose Rate) prostate brachytherapy has recently been an underutilized treatment for prostate cancer. However, advancements in modern techniques have demonstrated that LDR brachytherapy, a procedure that can be performed quite e...

Prostate cancer screening is an essential aspect of men's health, and current advancements in testing are making early detection more precise than ever before. While the PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) test has long been the standard, it has limitations and may lead to unnecessary biopsies. The new EpiSwitch PSE test helps differentiate between high and low prostate cancer risks. With an impressiv...

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 m...

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...

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...

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 t...

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 recogn...

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 demonstrat...

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...

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....

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 ma...

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% accura...

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...

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...

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...

Today, we have the privilege of delving into a new cutting-edge medical technology that is revolutionizing the landscape of prostate cancer treatment! We are excited to collaborate with Sonablate HIFU and introduce our distinguished guest, Dr. Kara Watts, who will provide a comprehensive understanding of all things related to HIFU, an acronym for high-intensity focused ultrasound used in the conte...

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 medi...

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 Arkans...

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 throu...

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, lea...