The Prostate Health Podcast

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 ta...

Prostate cancer does not only affect the patient. It also affects his spouse or partner. For today's episode, we are excited to bring Dr. Anne Katz onto the show! Dr. Katz has dedicated much of her professional life to educating and counseling couples, helping them support each other through the journey of prostate cancer, and thrive as a couple.   Dr. Anne Katz is a widely respected and internati...

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. Step...

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 wi...

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 ava...

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 internationall...

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 a...

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 Di...

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 u...

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 ur...

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 h...

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 podcas...

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 trea...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 tu...

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...

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...

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 Pod...

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?,...

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 l...

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 exper...

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 mo...