So the big question is this: how can men and those who care for them better educate themselves regarding prostate health, the conditions that affect the prostate, and the latest technology in managing these conditions? That is the question and this podcast will provide the answers. My name is Garrett D. Pohlman, MD, founder and host of The Prostate Health Podcast. On a weekly basis I will be chatting with experts, innovators, and leaders in the field of Urology – sharing useful information with the general public to improve their lives and increase their overall health.
There is a continuous explosion of new and innovative therapies for men with advanced prostate cancer. Recently, two different PARP-Inhibitors were approved by the FDA for use. Those drugs were the f…
Although many individuals dealing with, or recovering from prostate cancer treatment may face a wide variety of challenges, we are continuously gaining more knowledge and tools to help cancer survivo…
The outcomes of prostate cancer can differ vastly. Some patients have slow-growing cancer that will never threaten their health, while others have aggressive cancer that progresses quickly. Urologist…
June is Men’s Health Month. It is the month for bringing awareness to men’s health issues, so today we will be covering an important topic related to men’s health. We will discuss what men need to be…
June is Men’s Health Month!
Erectile dysfunction can be a good indicator of a man’s overall health and is often a symptom of an underlying health problem. Now that the safety guidelines are being re…
Chronic pelvic pain is something that affects millions of men and can be a very distressing condition. Today, we are talking to a board-certified urologist who is an expert in helping people sufferin…
Men and their loved ones may find themselves blindsided after receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer. They may panic and want to jump straight into treatment without first weighing all their option…
There is hope now for some men with prostate cancer that has spread outside of the prostate. A new consideration for therapy is emerging. In this episode, we introduce Oligometastatic Prostate Cancer…
Prostate cancer does not only affect the patient. It also affects his spouse or partner. For today’s episode, we are excited to bring Dr. Anne Katz onto the show! Dr. Katz has dedicated much of her p…
Many men and their loved ones want to know what they can do to reduce the risk of getting aggressive prostate cancer and improve their overall outcomes if they end up with prostate cancer.
Our guest…
Some of the more common questions that Dr. Pohlman’s patients ask him about are what they can do to have a healthy prostate and about the lifestyle improvements that they can make. His patients want …
It can be very distressing for men who have continued urinary leakage, despite trying conservative measures. Many men suffer in silence and don’t tell anyone about their symptoms. They may feel embar…
Many men and their loved ones could feel overwhelmed after getting a prostate cancer diagnosis. They might fear that they will never have sex again. Although those are normal feelings, men need to kn…
Theranostics is a hot topic currently in the treatment of prostate cancer. That is where unique agents are getting looked at, either simultaneously or sequentially, to diagnose and treat the disease.…
We have some exciting news today! The FDA recently approved the first PSMA-targeted PET Gallium Scan for Prostate Cancer. In this episode, we will be talking to Dr. Rob Reiter, one of the primary inv…
Dr. Pohlman has enjoyed collaborating with Dr. Daniel Kirages, from the University of Southern California, who has been instrumental in helping organize our three-episode chronic prostatitis and chro…
Welcome back for Part 2 of our Chronic Prostatitis/Pelvic Pain Syndrome Series.
In part one, we covered the science and research sides of the disease. In this episode, we will be getting the MD pers…
Chronic prostatitis and chronic pelvic pain syndrome can be very daunting and affect millions of men. The affected individuals have pain that can be debilitating. It affects their ability to perform …
The treatment landscape for men with advanced prostate cancer keeps on shifting and expanding. As new therapy options continue to emerge, it is important to understand which treatment options are cur…
The treatment of prostate cancer is continually evolving as we look at new technologies and advances in managing the disease. Today, board-certified urologist and prostate cancer expert, Dr. Jim Hu, …