The Prostate Health Podcast

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, th...

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 th...

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...

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 lis...

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 Uni...

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 Depa...

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...

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 f...

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, 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 hel...

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 urologi...

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 informatio...

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 Pros...

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 t...

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...

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 episo...

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...

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...

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 ta...

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 challeng...

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 imagi...

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 pre...

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, includin...

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 urolog...

Men and their loved ones may find themselves blindsided after receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer. They may panic and want to jump straight into treatment without first weighing all their options carefully. On the Prostate Health Podcast up until now, we have spoken to many different experts, leaders, and innovators about various treatment options available for prostate cancer. Today, we have...