90: Innovative Pathology Solutions for Improving Prostate Cancer Detection – Adam J. Cole, MD

We are thrilled to partner with TruCore Pathology for this episode of the Prostate Health Podcast!

Today, we are honored to interview Dr. Adam Cole, an extraordinary pathologist and a true trailblazer in his field. Dr. Cole marks a significant milestone on the Prostate Health Podcast as our first board-certified pathologist guest! 

With residency training in pathology from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Master's Degree in Health Science from Duke University, Dr. Cole’s credentials speak for themselves. His clinical focus lies in genital urinary and molecular pathology, and he currently holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at TruCore Pathology, where they employ state-of-the-art tissue preparation technology to deliver larger, higher-quality samples, resulting in increased cancer detection rates. Beyond his more than a decade of experience as a pathologist, Dr. Cole also serves as a colonel in the Air Force Reserves.

Join us as we uncover the groundbreaking techniques employed by Dr. Cole and his team, enabling urologists to access cutting-edge technology for more accurate sample analysis and increased cancer detection rates. We also take you on a captivating journey behind the scenes, exploring the intricate path of a prostate biopsy sample from the time it leaves the clinic. Additionally, for those grappling with a new prostate cancer diagnosis, we provide invaluable insights on deciphering the complexities of a pathology report.  

Get ready to be enlightened as we embark on an insightful discussion with Dr. Adam Cole and unravel the crucial role of pathology in prostate health! 

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.

Show highlights:

• What happens to prostate tissue samples from the moment they leave the clinic?

• How does tissue handling affect the ability to detect prostate cancer?

• Contributing factors to the high rate of false negative results for prostate testing

• The solution TruCore Pathology utilizes to help prevent false negative biopsy results.

• Prostate cancer detection rates and treatment options

• Dr. Cole gives a breakdown of a standard pathologist report. 

• How TruCore is helping in decreasing the Q and S rates

• How prostate cancer is unique in many ways.

• Using artificial intelligence (AI) to make it easier to identify prostate cancer

Join us as we delve into the journey of prostate biopsy samples, explore the impact of tissue handling on cancer detection, discuss the high rate of false-negative results, and uncover TruCore's solution to prevent such inaccuracies. Stay tuned for a captivating episode filled with groundbreaking revelations and essential knowledge!

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