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Onc Now: Episode 22: Prostate Cancer, Lifestyle, and Equity
07/30/2025
Onc Now: Episode 22: Prostate Cancer, Lifestyle, and Equity
In this episode of Onc Now, host Jonathan Sackier is joined by Stephen Freedland, Surgical Oncologist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, to discuss the intersections of biology, behaviour, and bias in prostate cancer. From diet and exercise to disparities in outcomes and promising data on enzalutamide, Freedland challenges assumptions and advocates for a more holistic, equitable approach to care. Timestamps 01:20 – Background and clinical journey 02:39 – Cancer myths: what needs busting 03:22 – Lifestyle’s role in prostate cancer 05:18 – One habit all cancer patients should adopt 06:39 – Yes or No round 10:30 – Diet, obesity, and exercise: the data 13:25 – Mediterranean diet and outcomes 15:30 – Predictive lifestyle factors 16:19 – Racial disparities and root causes 18:35 – Gender-affirming treatment and prostate cancer in trans women 23:20 – Enzalutamide: latest data and developments 25:51 – Broader therapeutic landscape 28:40 – Risk of recurrence 30:19 – Advice for young oncologists 34:00 – Three wishes for the future of prostate cancer care
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