Episode 4: Pee in a Cup, Save Your Life: The New Test That's Changing Prostate Cancer Screening - Dr. Jeff Tosoian

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Dr. Jeff Tosoian reveals a groundbreaking advancement in prostate cancer detection that could save thousands of lives, especially among Black men who face double the risk of both diagnosis and death from this disease. The newly available My Prostate Score 2.0 (MPS2.0) test represents years of meticulous research aimed at solving one of medicine's most persistent challenges: accurately identifying dangerous prostate cancers while reducing unnecessary procedures.

Growing up with parents diagnosed with multiple cancers, including his father's unusually early prostate cancer diagnosis in his 40s, Dr. Teshoian's personal mission led him from laboratory research to developing practical solutions for patients. He explains how traditional PSA testing, while valuable, often results in unnecessary biopsies because it's prostate-specific but not cancer-specific. In fact, approximately 75% of prostate biopsies performed after elevated PSA readings alone come back negative.

The real innovation of the MPS2 test lies in its ability to detect 18 genetic markers specifically associated with aggressive prostate cancers - the kind that actually requires treatment. Through urine testing that can be completed at home, this breakthrough can prevent between one-third and one-half of unnecessary biopsies while still identifying 95% of dangerous cancers.

This episode offers hope through scientific advancement for listeners concerned about prostate health, particularly Black men at higher risk. The MPS2 test requires a doctor's prescription but provides a clear, actionable risk assessment without invasive procedures. Ask your doctor about MPS2 today—it might be the most important health decision you make this year.

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