Survivor / Advocates Insights
Prostate Network
leaders Don Helgeson & Joe Bullock co-founder Steve Hentzen
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Q&A episode 7
Prostate Network
* Survivors thoughts on testosterone replacement * ED drugs after surgery * Helpful tips for getting scans approved * AI & PCa where is it & what’s possible * Advice for a diabetic wanting more vegetables * Does soy help with ADT side effects
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Physical therapy for prostate cancer survivors
Prostate Network
and both pelvic health physical therapists have prepared an incredibly helpful and informative presentation specifically for you prostate guys.
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Q&A episode 6
Prostate Network
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
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Common treatment methods | BPH | side effects | physical therapy | Q&A | Prostate Network
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...
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Immunotherapy for prostate cancer
Prostate Network
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...
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A candid conversation about mental health (and cancer)
Prostate Network
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?
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A urologist take on prostate cancer research on gay men
Prostate Network
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
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Q&A episode 4
Prostate Network
Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at theK June 14th 2023 get your tickets 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...
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Q&A episode 3
Prostate Network
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?
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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?