prostate cancer

Several recent scientific advances have revolutionized treatment for prostate cancer, the most common non-skin cancer in American men. Unfortunately, many patients develop treatment resistance through androgen receptor mutations and other forms of molecular trickery. In this Medical Grand...

Listen closely Dr.Mulhall is always on point! Prostate cancer and its impact on men's sexual health (0:30-9:30) Prostate Health discussion with Dr. John Mulhall of Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital, Melissa Hadley Barrett, specialist in post prostate rehabilitation, Dr. Elliot Justin...

* TTh can be given to select men after RP. Longer term outcome needs to be assessed. Purpose Testosterone therapy (TTh) in men with T deficiency who have undergone radical prostatectomy (RP) for prostate cancer remains controversial. We aimed to assess the impact of TTh on biochemical...

Focal Therapy Options for Prostate Cancer Host: Jay D. Raman, MD, FACS, FRCS(Glasg) Guest: Ruben Olivares, MD Outline: Segment 1: Why Focal Therapy?Segment 2: Patient selection for Focal Therapy Segment 3: Review of Existing Focal Therapy Modalities Segment 4: How to Build a Successful...

Is Daily PDE5i Supplementation With Trimix ICI Injections Beneficial in Post-Prostate Cancer Treatment? An Evaluation of Efficacy and Safety Data Khalaf Alla , K1; Mahdi, M2; Majzoub, A1; Jacob, J3; Slovacek, H3; Wang, R2 1 - Hamad Medical Corporation 2 - University of Texas Health Science...

* This approach involves administering high doses of testosterone, which has shown significant improvement in 30% of patients, enhancing strength, energy, and sexual function * their research uses blood-based DNA markers to predict which patients will respond best, aiming to personalize...

Chapters 0:49 What is the MiPS2 test and how does it work? 2:14 Can urine tests be used as a partial substitute for biopsies? 4:52 How does the 95% accuracy rate of urine tests affect the screening process? 7:17 What percentage of cancer is missed by different screening methods? 9:25 Can a...

Learning Objectives At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will: 1. Align their practice with current AUA Guidelines (and recent amendments) pertaining to Screening, Diagnosis, and Management of Prostate Cancer. 2. Determine appropriate use of biomarker testing as it relates to...

https://grandroundsinurology.com/episwitch-prostate-screening-pse-blood-test/ Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, discusses his experience with the EpiSwitch® Prostate Screening (PSE) Blood Test in his practice. This presentation was supported by Oxford BioDynamics. He begins with a brief overview of...

The Gabe Canales story and how it can help you and your sons and grandsons. Prostate cancer typically is diagnosed in men in their 60s. It’s considered a disease of aging, an old man’s disease. But Gabe Canales, a marketing & communications expert from Houston Texas, was diagnosed at age 35. It...

In this engaging episode, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Behfar Ehdaie, a renowned urologic surgeon from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, for an insightful discussion on prostate cancer treatment. The focus is on High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) as a focal therapy for prostate cancer...

A recording of the lecture I gave at Monash University in March 2024 on the topic of men's intimate health. Check out my podcast, The Penis Project, for all things men’s intimate health. I chat to industry-leading experts, clinicians, researchers and patients with lived experience...

In summary, the paper by Melao et al. supports the concept that a low serum T prior to RP may be an adverse prognostic factor and low T may interfere with erectile recovery, but much more work needs to be done. Is there a relationship between testosterone and androgen receptor with...

Did you know androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) lowers testosterone levels, which then causes prostate cancer cells to die? On July 10th, PHEN held a Managing Survivorship Webinar where Dr. Alicia Morgans, Medical Director of the Survivorship Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, outlined...

Dr. Morgentaler back in action! Listen closely, loved this one! Pros/Cons oral TU (51:24-57:12) * one of the things that the orals have transformed is the concept that you have to have a continually high level of testosterone to get the benefits and clearly that's not true and the...

In this episode of the Dr. Geo Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Xiaosong Meng from UT Southwestern Medical Center to discuss TULSA (Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation), an advanced focal treatment for prostate cancer. They explore how TULSA works, its benefits, and how it compares to other...

In this episode, Dr. Geo Espinosa sits down with Dr. Arvin George, a renowned urologic surgeon from Johns Hopkins specializing in prostate cancer, to delve into the world of focal therapy. They discuss what focal therapy is, its side effects, and various energy types used in treating prostate...

A balance among infections, antimicrobial stewardship and prostate cancer detection: TP vs TRUS prostate biopsy Prostate biopsies are the key step to diagnose prostate cancer and one of the most performed procedures in urology. The biopsy can be performed either the trans-perineal (TP) way or...

Chapters: 0:34 What is testosterone replacement therapy (TRT)? 2:29 What is the dosing? 2:50 Explain adding testosterone when you are on ADT? 4:43 What is a normal testosterone level and one for someone on ADT? 7:10 How does quality of life and testosterone level relate? 7:55 Does...

Great webinar! Our aim is to assess the effects of testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) on male health indicators in hypogonadal men, and the impact on sexual quality of life and prostate cancer risk. Testosterone prescriptions have nearly tripled in recent years; however, it is clear...

Great webinar! Nelson's house is where it's at! 3:20-18:38 * Safety of TTh in men with treated or low-grade in-situ prostate cancer is unknown * Will never have a study large enough to know true impact of T on prostate cancer development/progression

In the video, Dr. Marshalls, a medical oncologist with 30 years of experience in prostate cancer, discusses various blood tests used for prostate cancer screening. He explains the limitations of PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) tests, which can indicate issues with the prostate gland but are not...

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Another great interview from Dr. Bernie! * debunk the long-standing myth that testosterone fuels prostate cancer In this episode, Dr. Geo interviews Dr. Helen Bernie from Indiana University about Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) post-prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. They...

As part of the 2024 Prostate Cancer Patient Conference, Dr. Eric Small reviews Androgen Deprivation Therapy, including choices of agents, side effects, considerations in timing, duration, intensity of therapy, and discusses interpretation of clinical trial results.

Join Dr. Geo as he delves into the genetics behind prostate cancer with Dr. Eric Klein, a renowned expert in the field. This episode covers the role of genetic predispositions, the science behind liquid biopsies, and their application in cancer detection, particularly prostate cancer. Dr. Klein...

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...

ABSTRACT Men with hypogonadism have reduced risk of prostate cancer mortality; whether testosterone treatment increases the risk of prostate safety events in men with hypogonadism remains controversial. Several studies including four larger randomized trials — the Testosterone Trials...

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In this episode of the Dr. Geo Podcast, Dr. Geo sits down with Dr. Daniel Margolis, a professor of radiology and the director of prostate MRI at Weill Cornell Medicine, to discuss the importance of MRI in prostate cancer screening. They delve into the essentials of MRI technology, the expertise...

The EAU Guidelines Office will provide a state-of-the-art update on male hypogonadism and testosterone replacement therapy. This recording will be of great educational value for urologists as internationally-known experts will focus on the controversial and challenging areas of this rapidly...