Prostate Cancer and You is a monthly podcast presented by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition that explores all aspects of the disease and will feature discussions with newsmakers and leaders from the world of prostate cancer research, caregivers, and patients. This important dialog is offered as a way to help educate, connect, and support men-at-risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families. It also serves to connect organizations and professionals worldwide that seek to conquer and cure prostate cancer. To learn more about the MPCC and to hear the podcast, go to masspcc.org. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Tunein and with all Android players.
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Prostate Cancer and You is a monthly podcast presented by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition that explores all aspects of the disease and will feature discussions with newsmakers and leaders from the world of prostate cancer research, caregivers, and patients. This important dialog is offered as a way to help educate, connect, and support men-at-risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families. It also serves to connect organizations and professionals worldwide that seek to conquer and cure prostate cancer. To learn more about the MPCC and to hear the podcast, go to masspcc.org. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Tunein and with all Android players.
One Man’s Journey -Post Surgery: More Testing and At-Risk Populations
Prostate Cancer and You
12 minutes 22 seconds
3 years ago
One Man’s Journey -Post Surgery: More Testing and At-Risk Populations
In this fourth episode, Michael A. DiSpezio addresses the first PSA test following surgery and what that means as far as the tumor’s spread. He then presents the basics of cancer in terms of cells and DNA. Then, Michael discusses the likelihood of a man getting prostate cancer and how this disease disproportionately impacts African American men. In addition, he explains why prostate illnesses are also a concern for transwomen. Next, he addresses the DRE, short for digital rectal exam. Finally, Michael concludes this segment with a critical explanation of Gleason patterns, Gleason score and the Gleason grade groups.
Prostate Cancer and You
Prostate Cancer and You is a monthly podcast presented by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition that explores all aspects of the disease and will feature discussions with newsmakers and leaders from the world of prostate cancer research, caregivers, and patients. This important dialog is offered as a way to help educate, connect, and support men-at-risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families. It also serves to connect organizations and professionals worldwide that seek to conquer and cure prostate cancer. To learn more about the MPCC and to hear the podcast, go to masspcc.org. You can also listen on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Tunein and with all Android players.
