Prostate Cancer and You

Mass Prostate Cancer Coalition

Prostate Cancer and You is a monthly podcast presented by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition that explores all aspects of the disease and will feature discussions with newsmakers and leaders from the world of prostate cancer research, caregivers, and patients. This important dialog is offered as a way to help educate, connect, and support men-at-risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families. It also serves to connect organizations and professionals worldwide that seek to conquer and cure prostate cancer. To learn more about the MPCC and to hear the podcast, go to masspcc.org. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Tunein and with all Android players.

  • 7 minutes 48 seconds
    A Conversation with Dr. Faina Shtern

    Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series features Dr. Fay Shtern, the president of AdMeTech Foundation. In this conversation, Dr. Shtern and host Jordan Rich discuss the AdMeTech Foundation’s Prostate Cancer Equity Program and how men in and out of Massachusetts can participate.

    For more information on AdMeTech Foundation and its Prostate Cancer Equity program, visit www.admetech.org.

    8 October 2024, 12:03 pm
  • 11 minutes 6 seconds
    A Podcast for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    Join us for a special edition of “Prostate Cancer and You,” a podcast in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024. In this episode, we dive into one man’s personal journey, from active surveillance to cutting-edge PSMA PET technology, to shape his treatment plan. Since its establishment in 1999 and official recognition as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in 2003, this annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing fight against prostate cancer and the importance of staying informed.

    This podcast is brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics. For more information on POSLUMA, including the Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information, visit www.posluma.com/patient.

    12 September 2024, 8:04 pm
  • 10 minutes 46 seconds
    AI Approaches for Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Dr. David Yang and Dr. Todd Cohen

    Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features Dr. David Yang, attending physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Todd Cohen, Blue Earth Diagnostics vice-president of medical affairs. This conversation further explores the topics presented in the MPCC symposium session “AI Approaches for Research and Treatment.”

    21 June 2024, 8:23 pm
  • 14 minutes 49 seconds
    A Conversation with Landi Maduro

    Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features filmmaker Landi Maduro, the producer of The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community. Continuing the conversation from her podcast appearance last year, Landi and interviewer Jordan Rich discuss the story behind making the documentary, its continued relevance, and the power of film to communicate with audiences who might otherwise avoid discussing sensitive topics.

    9 February 2024, 10:13 am
  • 11 minutes 42 seconds
    A Conversation with John Colbert

    The latest MPCC podcast features John Colbert, Creative Director of Colbert Studios and son of MPCC founder Jack Colbert. John joined the MPCC board in November, and he is bringing his expertise to the organization as plans are underway for a new look, rebranding, and refined mission for the new year. In this conversation, he discusses the goals of the rebranding, including presenting MPCC as a “prostate cancer translator” and amplifying awareness of both the disease and available resources.

    17 January 2024, 7:19 pm
  • 15 minutes 51 seconds
    A Brief History and the Latest Information on PSMA Imaging

    Listen to the latest MPCC podcast, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, as Mark Franklin, prostate cancer survivor, Alain Chaglassian, MD, MPH, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Adam Kibel, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and MPCC Medical Advisory Committee,  discuss the history of imaging and provide more information on PMSA imaging for prostate cancer.

    13 October 2023, 2:01 pm
  • 12 minutes 56 seconds
    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with film maker Londi Maduro

    The third podcast in this series features Londi Maduro, a film maker in California. Her film The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community explores the myths, fears, and concerns about the disease. It follows several men who are all battling prostate cancer, focusing on how they’re dealing with their diagnoses, what treatment they decided to pursue, and how the disease has affected their lives.

    30 January 2023, 4:25 pm
  • 13 minutes 48 seconds
    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with Mark Kennedy, Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter, member of MPCC Medical Advisory Committee

    The second podcast in “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African America community“ features Mark Kennedy from the Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter from Beth Israel Lahey and a member of the MPCC Medical Advisory Committee as they discuss how government institutions and health care organizations can work together with patients, families and organizations like MPCC to create more favorable outcomes in prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and longevity.

    30 January 2023, 4:24 pm
  • 11 minutes 12 seconds
    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with MOCHA members Archie Emmanuel, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al

    The first in a three-part series on “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community” features Archie Emmanuel Jr, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al from MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness) located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Listen to their own personal stories on the importance of prostate cancer awareness as well as the learning more about the services that MOCHA and its collaborators provide.

    30 January 2023, 4:22 pm
  • 17 minutes 8 seconds
    An Interview with Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society

    Thanks to Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, for joining the MPCC podcast series, Prostate Cancer & You. In this interview. She provides an outstanding overview of ACS and the latest thinking and activities that she and her colleagues are undertaking with regard to prostate cancer.

    15 December 2022, 1:49 pm
  • 12 minutes 53 seconds
    One Man’s Journey -Rising Hopes: Shared Decision Making and Therapeutic Advances
    In this sixth episode, Michael A. DiSpezio discusses Kegels (aka pelvic floor exercises) and their role in regaining urinary continence. Then, he takes a deeper dive into shared decision making, and why it is essential for all patients to be an active part of this critical process. Michael discusses the advantages of focal therapy (not appropriate for all) as he describes several ablation treatments including ultra-cold temperatures and a relatively new therapeutic option known as HIFU. Michael presents the difficulty in predicting disease progression and response to treatment. He concludes the series referencing the statistics that not only illustrate prostate cancer’s high survival rates, but also highlights the advantage to uncovering the cancer before it has spread to distant sites.
    1 November 2022, 1:40 pm
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