In this episode we discuss focal therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer. Historically, men diagnosed with localized prostate cancer have had to choose between two treatment options: surgery and radiation therapy. Both options involve treating the entire prostate gland, regardless of the size, location, or number of cancerous tumors. Recently, however,...

In this episode we discuss genomic testing for prostate cancer. Historically, decision making for the treatment of prostate cancer has been guided by factors such as abnormalities felt by a physician during a prostate examination, the level of the PSA blood test, and the microscopic appearance of cells obtained from a prostate...

In this episode we discuss testicular cancer. Being diagnosed with testicular cancer can be devastating for the nearly 10000 men found to have the disease yearly in the United States. And unlike many other cancers, testicular cancer actually affects younger rather than older men, making the diagnosis all the more traumatizing. But,...

In this episode we discuss robotic radical prostatectomy as a treatment option for prostate cancer. Over the last 20 years, robotic radical prostatectomy has become the gold standard for surgical management of prostate cancer. While the concept of robotic surgery is exciting, it also leads to a lot of questions amongst men...

In this episode we discuss colon cancer. Did you know that over 50,000 people die of colon cancer in the US every year? Can these deaths possibly be prevented? Can our diets and lifestyles affect our chances of developing colon cancer? Can screening for colon cancer actually decrease your chances of dying...

In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer screening. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and yet screening for prostate cancer is considered quite controversial. Many sources state that prostate cancer is slow growing and that, as a result, prostate cancer screening is just not warranted. At the same time,...

In this episode, we discuss prostate cancer prevention. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men and the second most lethal cancer in men in the United States. But is there a way to prevent it? Can lifestyle factors like diet, exercise, sexual activity, and even stress impact the development and...