E147: One Man's Prostate Cancer Journey

Host: Don Helin Guest: WV resident Phil Fretz Description: In this podcast, WV resident Phil Fretz shared his journey through prostate cancer, from his discovery of its presence to the final treatment, a period covering ten months. A WV resident for less than two years, Phil found out at a routine visit to his urologist. The diagnosis followed a PSA count that jumped from 3 to 8. His treatment options settled on high-dosage radiation (5 treatments over two weeks) followed by hormone treatment. The whole process was delayed by scheduling conflicts, but in the end, it was successful. Phil shared his journey, hoping it would help other men see their urologist yearly and pursue treatment if necessary. Phil has written a book about his experience with prostate Cancer: One Man’s Prostate Cancer, which will be available on Amazon in February 2025. If you have questions or would like to speak to Phil, you may email him at [email protected] or call at 610-291-3709.