83: The Time is Now: Germline Genetic Test to Address all Prostate Cancer-Specific Needs (ProstateNow) with Paul M. Yonover, MD
Release Date: 04/20/2023
105: How Optilume® BPH Allowed a Urologist to Help His Best Friend - Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS
The Prostate Health Podcast
We are thrilled to partner with Laborie to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. In Episode 91, we introduced the Optilume® procedure, a cutting-edge new solution for an enlarged prostate, or BPH, that requires no heating, cutting, or permanent implantation. Today, we bring you the story of how Dr. Sijo Parekattil, a leading urologist specializing in cutting-edge treatments for men with BPH, was approached by Vinit, his closest friend, who was struggling with the effects of an enlarged prostate. Dr. Sijo Parekattil is the Director of Avant Concierge Urology in...
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104: Improving Prostate Cancer Detection with Innovative OnQ Prostate MRI Software - Brittany Hunt
The Prostate Health Podcast
We are delighted to partner with Cortechs.ai to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Prostate MRI has become a valuable tool in enhancing the detection, localization, and staging of prostate cancer. However, current protocols come with various challenges, like inconsistent accuracy, a significant rate of missed clinically significant prostate cancers, and considerable variability in how different radiologists interpret the results. We are thrilled to have Brittany Hunt, the head of Prostate Business Development at Cortechs.ai, joining us on the show today to introduce...
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103: Using a Robotic Procedure to Remove Prostate Tissue with the Power of Water - Jennifer E. Lloyd-Harris, MD
The Prostate Health Podcast
We are delighted to partner with Procept BioRobotics to bring you this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. The primary reason men consult urologists is due to an enlarged prostate. With June being Men's Health Month, we are thrilled to welcome urologist Dr. Jennifer Lloyd-Harris on the podcast today to discuss Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a significant health issue for men, and we are excited to inform listeners about a groundbreaking water-based technology to bring men relief from their symptoms. We also have Ken, a patient of Dr. Lloyd-Harris, joining us to...
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102: Penile Rehab: Erectile Dysfunction after Prostatectomy – Helen L. Bernie, DO, MPH
The Prostate Health Podcast
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 Bernie joining us today to provide a modern perspective on restoring erectile function post-prostatectomy through penile rehabilitation. Dr. Bernie is a board-certified and fellowship-trained urologist. She is the Director of Sexual and Reproductive Medicine, the Andrology Fellowship Program...
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101: Reshaping the Way We Manage BPH – Rahul Mehan, MD
The Prostate Health Podcast
We are delighted to partner with Olympus America for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast. Minimally invasive surgical therapies (MIST) have revolutionized treatment options for men suffering from symptoms of an enlarged prostate. So, we are excited to have urologist Dr. Rahul Mehan joining us today to bring our listeners up to speed on the iTind™ procedure. Dr. Mehan is a nationally recognized expert in minimally invasive urology treatments and the Founder of East Valley Urology Center in Mesa, Arizona. In his practice, he provides state-of-the-art urologic care, using the...
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100: ProudP Uroflow Mobile App: Measuring Prostate and Urinary Health - Catherine Song, Ph.D.
The Prostate Health Podcast
We are delighted to partner with Soundable Health for our milestone 100th episode of the Prostate Health Podcast! Did you know that you can now monitor the health of your prostate and bladder in the comfort of your home? We have a special guest, Dr. Catherine Song, joining us today to introduce and guide you through the features of a cutting-edge new mobile app called proudP, which has demonstrated its value for men as a personal prostate health monitor, and for urologists, providing valuable uroflow data without the need for expensive and cumbersome equipment. Dr. Song is the...
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99: Key Takeaways: Society of Benign Prostate Disease 2024 Annual Meeting - Kevin C. Zorn, MD, FRCSC, FACS
The Prostate Health Podcast
I was recently honored to be a guest speaker among the innovators, stakeholders, and pioneering minds in managing benign prostate hyperplasia at the annual assembly of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease, held in Dallas this February. Today, I am delighted to have one of the Society of Benign Prostate Disease board of directors, Dr. Kevin Zorn, joining me to share an insider perspective as we review the key takeaways from the meeting and bring you up to speed on the latest technologies for evaluating and managing BPH. We will also offer a sneak peek into several new advancements...
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98: Biodegradable Balloon System to Revolutionize Rectal Protection During Prostate Cancer Radiation Therapy – Jonathan D. Tward, MD, PhD
The Prostate Health Podcast
Weighing the possible side effects of prostate cancer treatments while considering various treatment options can be a daunting challenge for men and their loved ones. We are excited to partner with BioProtect for this episode, with our distinguished guest, Dr. Jonathan Tward, a Radiation Oncologist and tenured professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Utah Health. Dr. Tward will fill us in on a progressive new technology that aims to minimize both short and long-term side effects of radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Dr. Tward is a highly regarded...
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97: Men’s Health and Hormone Optimization – Amy Pearlman, MD and Michelle Pearlman, MD
The Prostate Health Podcast
Low testosterone is a burning issue. It remains a widely debated topic and is a common dilemma for men, especially as they age. We are thrilled to get the ball rolling for the 2024 Prostate Health Podcast season with two fantastic guests to discuss strategies for hormonal optimization. Doctors Amy and Michelle Pearlman are sisters. Dr. Amy Pearlman is a board-certified urologist specializing in male sexual and hormonal health and genital reconstruction. She did her urology residency at the University of Pennsylvania and her fellowship training in urologic reconstruction, prosthetic...
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96: Advancing Precision Medicine: EpiSwitch PSE Prostate Cancer Screening Test with 94% Accuracy – Robert Heaton, MD
The Prostate Health Podcast
Do you know that prostate cancer is the second most prevalent cancer in American men, following skin cancer? A new diagnosis of prostate cancer occurs every two minutes. We are delighted to partner with Oxford Biodynamics for today’s episode with Dr. Robert Heaton, who joins us to discuss a ground-breaking new prostate cancer screening test that predicts the risk of prostate cancer with 94% accuracy, using a simple blood test. In today’s episode, we dive into the details of the innovative EpiSwitch Prostate Screening test, known as the PSE, designed to confirm the presence of...
info_outlineWe are excited to partner with GoPath Diagnostics for today’s podcast and have Dr. Paul Yonover join us on the show to bring listeners up to speed on the newly-available comprehensive germline test called ProstateNow that addresses all patient needs specific to prostate cancer.
Dr. Paul Yonover is a board-certified urologist who completed his residency programs in surgery and urology at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Yonover has done extensive research in urology and has published in numerous clinical journals. He is the Chief Analytics Officer and Director of Clinical Research for Uro Partners in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, he is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology at the University of Illinois Chicago College of Medicine and a Chief of Urology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital and Amita Presence St. Joseph Hospital.
Tune in to find out what the ProstateNow test is, how it works, who can benefit from it, and how urologists are incorporating it into their clinical practices!
Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation.
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Dr. Yonover explains how he approaches germline testing related to prostate cancer in his practice.
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Dr. Yonover explains the importance of identifying the rare pathogenic mutations that are risk factors for disease.
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Why is family history a risk factor for prostate cancer?
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What should patients be advised to do if they have a pathogenic mutation?
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Dr. Yonover explains what rare pathogenic mutations are.
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Some of the historic barriers urologists and oncologists have had in integrating prostate cancer genetic testing into their practices.
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How did Dr. Yonover’s practice overcome the barriers and incorporate germline testing?
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Dr. Yonover dives into what the ProstateNow test is and how it works.
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Dr. Yonover shares some important things to bear in mind regarding germline testing.
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