Prostate Network

The Prostate Network is a safe space for people impacted by cancer to come together to learn, share information, and help others.

Survivor / Advocates Insights 09/20/2024

Survivor / Advocates Insights leaders Don Helgeson & Joe Bullock co-founder Steve Hentzen /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/33141122

Q&A episode 7 08/15/2024

Q&A episode 7 * 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 /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/32582087

Physical therapy for prostate cancer survivors 05/02/2024

Physical therapy for prostate cancer survivors and both pelvic health physical therapists have prepared an incredibly helpful and informative presentation specifically for you prostate guys. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/31087413

Q&A episode 6 04/11/2024

Q&A episode 6 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 /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/30773553

Common treatment methods | BPH | side effects | physical therapy | Q&A | 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 the problem of urinary urgency/frequency that patients get after radiation? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/29069738

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer 11/02/2023

Immunotherapy for prostate cancer 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 for localized prostate cancer both as a primary treatment and as salvage therapy after radiation or surgery. He is the Director of the HIFU Center of Colorado Urology and is one of the only physicians to offer this procedure in Colorado and the surrounding area. 🤔 What You'll Discover: 🤯 Real Stories, Real Inspiration: Hear inspiring stories of resilience and hope from individuals who have faced cancer. Support Systems: Learn about the importance of building a strong support system, and discover resources available to help you or your loved ones through this tough journey. 🔗 Why This Matters: 🌍 By listening to this, you will learn how to boost your immune system to help fight cancer 📌 Don't Forget to Subscribe: ✨ Stay tuned for more insightful conversations on important topics. Don't forget to subscribe, like, and share to help spread awareness and provide hope to those who need it most. #immunotherapy #prostate #cancer #support #hope #provenge /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/28498517

A candid conversation about mental health (and cancer) 10/09/2023

A candid conversation about mental health (and cancer) 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? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/28268825

A urologist take on prostate cancer research on gay men 06/22/2023

A urologist take on prostate cancer research on gay men 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 /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/27230652

Q&A episode 4 04/13/2023

Q&A episode 4 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 muscle lose from hormone therapy? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/26526651

Q&A episode 3 12/15/2022

Q&A episode 3 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? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/25333116

Happy Thanksgiving 11/22/2022

Happy Thanksgiving We have so much to be thankful for! /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/25099566

QA episode 2 10/13/2022

QA episode 2 Submit your questions 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? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/24677724

QA episode 1 10/13/2022

QA episode 1 Submit your questions If a guys dad has prostate cancer when should he start getting checked? If they spare one side of the nervers can you still get an erection? Insider tips from survivors Does radiation to the prostate increase your chances for developing colon cancer? What do the numbers mean in the Gleason score? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/24677664

Kona Ironman 10/05/2022

Kona Ironman Zachary S, Collins M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Kansas Health System Brad Kehm @bradkehm “Shoe dog Brad Kehm” @nike @zerocancer @kumedcenter @ironman_kona /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/24589392

Connection, sexuality, and intimacy for prostate cancer survivors 10/05/2020

Connection, sexuality, and intimacy for prostate cancer survivors While prostate cancer surgery, radiation and hormone treatments may lead to a cure, those treatments can also leave wounds that extend to the bedroom and the therapist's office. In this interview, Dr. Rob Rutledge and his wife Bagriela Ilie talk about the needs men have to overcome anxiety and depression and better relate sexually to their partners despite having the odds stacked against them. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/16272059

A nurse's perspective: Carol Bush, RN 10/05/2020

A nurse's perspective: Carol Bush, RN @TheSocialNurse, Carol Bush, walks you through the process of working with your nurse to become powerful partners together in your prostate cancer journey. Learn how to connect with other patients through online sources, and gain the connections you need from your biggest ally, your nurse. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/16272011

The Empowerment Network: supporting men through faith and personal stories 10/05/2020

The Empowerment Network: supporting men through faith and personal stories A conversation with Mellve A. Shahid who heads up The Empowerment Network in St. Louis. What do men need when they get a prostate cancer diagnosis? More than anything, they need a friend who can identify with their story. @empowermentstl provides support through a unique program in the St. Louis community. Hear how they do it. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/16271876

Count Me In: Dr. Eli Van Allen and the MPC Project 03/11/2020

Count Me In: Dr. Eli Van Allen and the MPC Project A @broadinstitute / @DanaFarber research initiative partners directly with patients to accelerate and share discoveries in Metastatic Prostate Cancer. We talk to Dr. Eli Van Allen (@VanAllenLab) about driving precision cancer medicine through clinical computational oncology — so when you say "Count Me In," you're helping future generations. Find out how it works (it's free to you). /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/13504622

Pleasure is the end result: Dr. Rachel Rubin on Intimacy 09/01/2019

Pleasure is the end result: Dr. Rachel Rubin on Intimacy Intimacy is almost always the giant unspoken about elephant in the room when we get a room full of prostate cancer patients together. Thanks to Dr. Rachel S. Rubin, MD, from Washington, DC, we’re going to safely expose our listeners to more details than they probably even know existed. We talk about ED, injections, depression, and more. Not all prostate cancer patients have sex with women, and we recognize that, too. Our heart and penis are closely related, so let's take better care of both. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/11073491

Sequence Me: Understanding our DNA with Bryce Olson 09/01/2019

Sequence Me: Understanding our DNA with Bryce Olson After he was diagnosed with life-threatening prostate cancer, Intel’s Bryce Olson sequenced his genome which offered clues to new treatments for his disease. We talk about why it's important, and how to set it up with your doctor using the "battle card." Check out Bryce's web site at sequenceme.org or follow him on Twitter @sequence_me. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/11073254

John Leifer: After You Hear It's Cancer 06/23/2019

John Leifer: After You Hear It's Cancer John Leifer discusses a variety of topics including PTSD and PSA anxiety in prostate cancer patients, trends and complications within the healthcare world, and his advice that Steve takes to heart and passes on to his newly-diagnosed friends. John is a consultant whose clients range from national health systems to pharmaceutical firms to state government and runs the gamut of major constituents comprising the care delivery and financing system. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/10253657

Being Your Own Advocate for Clinical Trials 06/23/2019

Being Your Own Advocate for Clinical Trials Charles and Clare Sweeney talk about how clinical trials can be a valuable resource for prostate cancer patients, but they can be laden with twists and turns. What happens when a trial suddenly ends without warning, or an insurance company decides they won't support a patient's participation? /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/10253396

ZERO - the End of Prostate Cancer 06/23/2019

ZERO - the End of Prostate Cancer Our interview with Drew Saelens, Vice President of Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy at ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer. We hear a lot about organizations who advocate for research funding from the government, but sometimes we wonder how the process works. Drew Saelens takes us inside the process and gives us hope for the future. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/10253348

RESPOND: the African-American Prostate Cancer Initiative 06/23/2019

RESPOND: the African-American Prostate Cancer Initiative Our interview with Chris Haiman, ScD, about the RESPOND study. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/10253306

Jimmy Charles Isn't Superman 06/23/2019

Jimmy Charles Isn't Superman Country music artist and spokesman for ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, Jimmy Charles, joins the show for a discussion of his involvement in the ZERO Prostate Cancer organization and some musical samples of his work. Visit his web site at jimmycharlesmusic.com. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/10253210

Clinical Trials: What's the Story? 03/20/2019

Clinical Trials: What's the Story? It's time to get "guinea pig" out of your vocabulary. Find out what's new in the world of clinical trials for prostate cancer patients, and demystify the process. Dr. Christine Mackay from the University of Kansas discusses clinical trials with us so we can make informed decisions. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/9073292

A Public Servant's Perspective 02/01/2019

A Public Servant's Perspective The Patient and Investigator Voices Organizing Together, known as PIVOT, is one of the few cancer center patient advocacy networks that offers cancer survivors the opportunity to meet regularly with cancer center scientists to share suggestions and ideas that can help research better meet patient needs and improve quality of life. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/8480204

Our Story 01/28/2019

Our Story Steve and Caesar recount the early days of their diagnoses, the struggles to find someone else to relate to, the impact of letting family know, and the formation of Prostate Network. /episode/index/show/prostatenetwork/id/8419613

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