Prostate Cancer: Surviving Together

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Yes, prostate cancer sucks, so we need to talk about it. This show is all about conversations...we talk with prostate cancer survivors, caregivers, medical professionals, lawmakers, patient educators, oncologists, imaging specialists, pharmaceutical representatives, partners, lovers, and friends. Pull up a chair and join the discussion! Presented by the Prostate Network, a Kansas City-based support group helping those engaged in the fight.

  • 1 hour 7 minutes
    Physical therapy for prostate cancer survivors

    Laura McKaig, PT, MSPT and Trisha McCulloch, DPT,CSCS

    both pelvic health physical therapists have prepared an incredibly helpful and informative presentation specifically for you prostate guys.

    2 May 2024, 2:04 pm
  • 16 minutes 30 seconds
    Q&A episode 6

    Q&A episode 6 includes:

    * Diet tips for diabetic PCa guys

    * Lupron or alternatives

    * What is PSMA averse

    * If radiation worked how can it come back

    * Prostate App updates

    * Prostate night at the Royals

     

    Watch more episodes and submit your questions at https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa

    11 April 2024, 12:30 am
  • 15 minutes 25 seconds
    Common treatment methods | BPH | side effects | physical therapy | Q&A | Prostate Network

    In this episode on the Prostate Network you will learn about:

    • What are the most common treatment methods for different grades of prostate cancer?  Do they vary materially across various cancer centers?
    • If a guy has BPH and the size of his prostate reduces during prostate cancer treatment, should he worry it will increase in size again?
    • If a guy is having a hard time focusing after radiation in midst hormone treatment what should he do?
    • Who would benefit from physical therapy concerning prostate cancer treatment side effects and best should they seek such?
    • Can physical therapy help with the problem of urinary urgency/frequency that patients get after radiation?
    14 December 2023, 2:33 am
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Immunotherapy for prostate cancer

    This episode: Immunotherapy for prostate cancer

    Welcome to a heartfelt and honest discussion about the use of immunotherapy from Dr. Sorce and Tom MacKenzie a survivor who tells about his experience with it.  Tom’s book is titled “Superman’s Adventure With Prostate Cancer” and can be found on Amazon.  Dr. Sorce has practiced urology in Denver since 2008. He practices general urology with a focus on prostate cancer, heads the Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic for Colorado Urology, and specializes in minimally invasive surgery for a variety of urologic cancers. This includes HIFU for localized prostate cancer both as a primary treatment and as salvage therapy after radiation or surgery. He is the Director of the HIFU Center of Colorado Urology and is one of the only physicians to offer this procedure in Colorado and the surrounding area.

    🤔 What You'll Discover: 🤯

    Real Stories, Real Inspiration: Hear inspiring stories of resilience and hope from individuals who have faced cancer.

    Support Systems: Learn about the importance of building a strong support system, and discover resources available to help you or your loved ones through this tough journey.

    🔗 Why This Matters: 🌍

    By listening to this, you will learn how to boost your immune system to help fight cancer

    📌 Don't Forget to Subscribe: ✨

    Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on important topics. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread awareness and provide hope to those who need it most.

    #immunotherapy #prostate #cancer #support #hope #provenge

    2 November 2023, 4:39 pm
  • 17 minutes 41 seconds
    A candid conversation about mental health (and cancer)

    Stephanie Bennett, MSW & Steve Hentzen breaking it down

    Best ways to handle your mental health when 1st being diagnosed?

    How do you adjust to not being able to just go back to life like it was before cancer after your treatment has completed?

    How do you go about getting a plan your comfortable that (football analogy) let's you know your going to score when sitting on the 20 yard line?

    9 October 2023, 7:45 pm
  • 21 minutes 9 seconds
    A urologist take on prostate cancer research on gay men

    Meet Dr. Konety

    What have you studied

    What have you found

    Are gay men at greater risk

    What do men need to know

    What do professionals need to know

    22 June 2023, 12:03 am
  • 20 minutes 11 seconds
    Q&A episode 4

    Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at theK June 14th 2023 get your tickets https://fevo.me/prostatenetwork

    Which treatments allow for continued sexual function and what types of treatment prevent it?  What maintenance drugs allow for it vs prevent it?  

    Are radiologist and/or urologist educated on penile rehab?

    Has research been done to see if guys could benefit from an Angelina Jolene type of highest of risk preemptive more to skip the actual prostate cancer?

    What makes a patient a candidate for brachytherapy?

    What is the difference between iodine and palladium radioactive seeds?

    Is weight training a solution to muscle lose from hormone therapy?

    13 April 2023, 12:39 am
  • 16 minutes 2 seconds
    Q&A episode 3

    What did you wish you had asked your doctor prior to treatment, but didn’t know to ask?

    Long term hormone therapy patient seeking advice?

    Is GAINSWAVE a proven ED treatment for PCa guys?

    Is EMSELLA (pelvic floor stimulation) a proven incontinent treatment for PCa guys?

    Does exercise trigger more testosterone which is bad for PCa guys?

    Does having a vasectomy have anything to do with getting prostate cancer?

    15 December 2022, 1:46 am
  • 3 minutes 22 seconds
    Happy Thanksgiving

    We have so much to be thankful for!

    22 November 2022, 6:14 pm
  • 9 minutes 16 seconds
    QA episode 2

    Submit your questions https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa

    What’s it like from a survivor perspective to get a clean PSMA scan?

    Had radiation 6 months ago and still frequent nighttime potty trips. Will this end?

    After surgery PSA hit .2, but PSMA not detecting.  Treat or wait till .4 when PSMA can spot it?

    How long after starting proton treatment will orgasms go completely dry?

    What happens to the “dead” prostate after proton treatment?

    13 October 2022, 4:31 pm
  • 13 minutes 56 seconds
    QA episode 1

    Submit your questions https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa

    If a guys dad has prostate cancer when should he start getting checked?

    If they spare one side of the nervers can you still get an erection?

    Insider tips from survivors

    Does radiation to the prostate increase your chances for developing colon cancer?

    What do the numbers mean in the Gleason score?

    13 October 2022, 4:25 pm
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