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Prostate Cancer and You
by Mass Prostate Cancer Coalition
Prostate Cancer and You is a monthly podcast presented by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition that explores all aspects of the disease.
Episodes
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Two-part episode of Prostate Cancer & You, Michael A. DiSpezio and Dr. Keyan Salari – Part 2
Genetics plays a major role in prostate cancer. In fact, an estimated 58% of the variation in prostate cancer risk can be explained by genetic factors, making prostate cancer one of the most heritable forms of cancer. In this two-part episode of Prostate Cancer & You, Michael A. DiSpezio and Dr....
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Two-part episode of Prostate Cancer & You, Michael A. DiSpezio and Dr. Keyan Salari – Part 1
Genetics plays a major role in prostate cancer. In fact, an estimated 58% of the variation in prostate cancer risk can be explained by genetic factors, making prostate cancer one of the most heritable forms of cancer. In this two-part episode of Prostate Cancer & You, Michael A. DiSpezio and Dr....
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2. Dr. Soule
In this special episode recorded live at the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition Symposium, host Jordan Rich welcomes Dr. Howard Soule, Chief Science Officer Emeritus of the Prostate Cancer Foundation, and Dr. Adam Feldman, Director of Urologic Research at Massachusetts General Hospital, for…
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1. Dr. Zeitman
In this special episode recorded live at the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition Symposium, host Jordan Rich welcomes internationally recognized radiation oncologist Dr. Anthony Zietman for a fascinating discussion on how decades of research have transformed prostate cancer diagnosis and...
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Ep 44: A Conversation with Dr. Todd Cohen
In this episode of Prostate Cancer and You, host Jordan Rich speaks with Dr. Todd Cohen of Blue Earth Diagnostics about the growing role of radioligand therapy in prostate cancer treatment. Dr. Cohen explains how PSMA-targeted imaging and radioligand therapy work together to identify and treat...
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Ep 43: A Conversation with Josh Kraft
Today’s “Prostate Cancer and You” podcast features Joshua Kraft, head of Kraft Family Philanthropies and former CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston. In this conversation with host Jordan Rich, Kraft discusses his experience with prostate cancer, sharing his journey from a PSA test to a Gleason...
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Ep 42: A Conversation with Dr. Adam Kibel
Today’s “Prostate Cancer and You” podcast features Dr. Adam Kibel is chair of the department of urology at Mass General Brigham. In this conversation with host Jordan Rich, Dr. Kibel discusses a clinical trial focused on using genetic data and MRI to improve early detection of prostate cancer.…
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Part II: Prostate Cancer Screening and Active Surveillance: A Conversation with Dr. Todd Cohen
In this second of a two-part podcast episode, Dr. Todd Cohen discusses the role of PSMA PET imaging in prostate cancer active surveillance, highlighting its potential to replace invasive biopsies. Cohen emphasizes the importance of communication and family involvement in active surveillance...
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Part I: Prostate Cancer Screening and Active Surveillance: A Conversation with Dr. Todd Cohen
In this first of a two-part podcast episode of “Prostate Cancer and You,” brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, Dr. Todd Cohen, Blue Earth Diagnostics vice-president of medical affairs, discusses the practice of active surveillance in prostate cancer screening. Cohen explains the...
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Ep 39 – Robotic Surgery’s Past, Present, and Future: A Conversation with Dr. Jean Joseph
Today’s “Prostate Cancer and You” podcast features Dr. Jean Joseph, chairman of the department of urology at the University of Rochester Medical Center and keynote at the May 2025 MPCC Symposium. In this conversation with host Jordan Rich, Dr. Joseph furthers his keynote topics, discussing the...
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Part II: Understanding Molecular Imaging and Radioligy and Therapy: What Every Patient Should Know
In this second of a two-part podcast episode detailing new treatments for prostate cancer, Dr. Phillip Davis and Dr. Dan Stevens highlight the increasing accessibility of molecular imaging and radioligy and therapy across the US and the potential for earlier use of these technologies. They also...
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Part I: Understanding Molecular Imaging and Radioligy and Therapy: What Every Patient Should Know
In this first of a two-part podcast episode, Dr. Phillip Davis and Dr. Dan Stevens follow up on the symposium topic of “New Treatments for Prostate Cancer.” In Part I, Dr. Philip Davis explains molecular imaging, which uses a low dose of radioactive medicine to detect cancer and other diseases...
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A Conversation with Dr. Preston Sprenkle and cancer survivor Bob Palmer
Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series features Dr. Preston Sprenkle, Associate Professor of Urology at Yale University, and Robert Palmer, a marketing executive and prostate cancer survivor. In this conversation with host Jordan Rich, Bob Palmer discusses his experience of...
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A Conversation with Dr. Faina Shtern
Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series features Dr. Fay Shtern, the president of AdMeTech Foundation. In this conversation, Dr. Shtern and host Jordan Rich discuss the AdMeTech Foundation’s Prostate Cancer Equity Program and how men in and out of Massachusetts can participate.…
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A Podcast for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
Join us for a special edition of “Prostate Cancer and You,” a podcast in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024. In this episode, we dive into one man's personal journey, from active surveillance to cutting-edge PSMA PET technology, to shape his treatment plan. Since its establishment in...
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AI Approaches for Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Dr. David Yang and Dr. Todd Cohen
Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features Dr. David Yang, attending physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Todd Cohen, Blue Earth Diagnostics...
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A Conversation with Landi Maduro
Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features filmmaker Landi Maduro, the producer of The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community. Continuing the conversation from her podcast appearance last year…
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A Conversation with John Colbert
The latest MPCC podcast features John Colbert, Creative Director of Colbert Studios and son of MPCC founder Jack Colbert. John joined the MPCC board in November, and he is bringing his expertise to the organization as plans are underway for a new look, rebranding, and refined mission for the new...
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A Brief History and the Latest Information on PSMA Imaging
Listen to the latest MPCC podcast, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, as Mark Franklin, prostate cancer survivor, Alain Chaglassian, MD, MPH, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Adam Kibel, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and MPCC Medical Advisory Committee, discuss the history of…
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Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with film maker Londi Maduro
The third podcast in this series features Londi Maduro, a film maker in California. Her film The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community explores the myths, fears, and concerns about the disease. It follows several men who are all battling prostate cancer, focusing on how...
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Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with Mark Kennedy, Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter, member of MPCC Medical Advisory Committee
The second podcast in “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African America community“ features Mark Kennedy from the Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter from Beth Israel Lahey and a member of the MPCC Medical Advisory Committee as they discuss how…
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Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with MOCHA members Archie Emmanuel, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al
The first in a three-part series on “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community” features Archie Emmanuel Jr, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al from MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness) located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Listen to their own personal…
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An Interview with Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society
Thanks to Dr. Karen E. Knudsen, CEO of the American Cancer Society, for joining the MPCC podcast series, Prostate Cancer & You. In this interview. She provides an outstanding overview of ACS and the latest thinking and activities that she and her colleagues are undertaking with regard to prostate...
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One Man’s Journey -Rising Hopes: Shared Decision Making and Therapeutic Advances
In this sixth episode, Michael A. DiSpezio discusses Kegels (aka pelvic floor exercises) and their role in regaining urinary continence. Then, he takes a deeper dive into shared decision making, and why it is essential for all patients to be an active part of this critical process. Michael...
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One Man’s Journey -Quality of Life: Treatment and Support
In this fifth episode, Michael A. DiSpezio discusses the quality of life and how it changed following radical prostatectomy. Michael explains the basic difference between external beam radiation and the implantation of radioactive seeds, what radiation does, and addresses the side effects...
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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…
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One Man’s Journey -Radical Prostatectomy: Immediate Impact
In this third episode, Michael addresses the concept of quality of life and how one’s choice of treatment impacts the future. He profiles his own challenges with post-operative side effects including urinary incontinence, bowel issues, erectile dysfunction and the emotional turmoil associated…
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One Man’s Journey -Decision Making: Biopsies and Definitive Treatment
In this second episode, Michael presents the basics of decision making as it pertains to critical choices he faced, including selecting the type of prostate biopsy. He explains what is communicated in a biopsy pathology report. In addition, Michael introduces us to a radical prostatectomy using a...
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One Man’s Journey -The Journey Begins: Rising PSA
In this first episode, Michael introduces us to his personal journey with prostate cancer. It begins with addressing PSA and the role of this tumor marker in risk assessment for prostate cancer. He discusses active surveillance as a treatment option, family history, symptoms (and in his case, a...
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Flying High: a podcast for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month -019
Mark the 2022 Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with Dr. Michael Lutz, president of the MIU Men’s Health Foundation, and prostate cancer survivor and former Navy pilot, Craig Reiner, as they discuss the current state of diagnosis and treatment as well as the many changes that have taken place in...
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Shared Decision Making: Then and Now -018
Thanks to MPCC board members Allen Snyder and Analesa Baraka who join MPCC Medical Advisory Committee member Dr. Quoc -Dien Trinh in discussing “Shared Decision Making: Then and Now.” This podcast includes an interview with MPCC chairman Allen Snyder who shares his story on being diagnosed with...
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Conversations with Colbert Award Recipient -017
Join Dr. Adam Kibel, Clare Tempany, J. Jacques Carter, Richard Babayan, and Glenn Bubley as they reflect on the advances in prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and research since the Jack Colbert Memorial Award was established by MPCC in 2008. The Colbert Award is presented periodically, at the...
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Into the Unknown: How Do We Study Prostate Cancer Treatments -016
Thanks to David Einstein, MD, from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, for discussing “Into the Unknown: How Do We Study Prostate Cancer Treatments, ” For every exciting new therapy, there is a long road of research along which many other strategies have been abandoned. In this podcast, Dr....
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Exercise as Medicine for Prostate Cancer Survivorship -015
Thanks to Christina Dieli-Conwright, PhD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute for discussing “Exercise as Medicine for Prostate Cancer Survivorship.” Persons at risk and diagnosed with prostate cancer are a vulnerable population in need of non-pharmacologic interventions to improve health outcomes....
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Dr. Adam Feldman -014
Thanks to Adam Feldman, MD, PH, for discussing “Prostate Cancer Detection: Past, Present and Future.” Dr. Feldman is a urologic oncologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Department of Urology. Director of the Combined Harvard Fellowship Program in Urologic Oncology and Director of Research...
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Dr. Marianne Brandon -013
Thanks to Dr. Marianne Brandon, clinical psychologist and diplomat in sex therapy, for this interview on “Sex and Intimacy after Prostate Cancer,” in which she discusses this topic in the broader context of intimacy and sexuality. Click here to learn more about the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer...
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Dr. Mark Pomerantz -012
Thanks to Dr. Mark Pomerantz, a medical oncologist at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, for today’s interview. In this podcast he discusses “Genetics and Prostate Cancer” – highlighting recent discoveries and changes in the field of genetics and how they apply to prostate cancer specifically.…
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Dr. Lorelei Mucci -011
Thanks to Lorelei Mucci, ScD, MPH, for this interview discussing “The State of Evidence behind Lifestyle and Diet for Prostate Cancer Patients.” Dr. Mucci is the Director of the Cancer Epidemiology and Cancer Prevention Program in the Department of Epidemiology at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of...
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Dr. Jairam Eswara -010
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts produced by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features Dr. Jairam Eswara from St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Boston discussing “Signs, Symptoms and Treatment Options for Erectile Dysfunction and Male Stress…
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Awards & Conversations -009
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts produced by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features a compilation of interviews held at the 2019 Jack Colbert Memorial Award Reception at the Harvard Club in Boston in September as part of Prostate Cancer…
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Health Value Assessments -008
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts produced by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features a discussion on health value assessments, drug costs, and the potential implications for men diagnosed with prostate cancer. Interviewed on this topic are…
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MPCC Symposium -007
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features interviews with several attendees and presenters at the 2019 Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition Symposium on May 10. First up is Mark Anthony Hunter of…
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Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD -006
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features an interview with Quoc-Dien Trinh, MD, assistant professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School and co-director of the Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Prostate...
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Glenn Bubley, MD -005
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features an interview with Glenn Bubley, MD, director of the Division of Genitourinary Medical Oncology at the Beth Israel Medical Center and associate professor of...
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Adam Kibel, MD -004
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today's podcast features an interview Adam Kibel, MD, chief, Division of Urology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Elliott Carr Cutler professor of surgery in urology, Harvard...
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Aria Olumi, MD -003
Welcome to Prostate Cancer & You, a series of podcasts sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features an interview with Aria Olumi, MD, chief of Urologic Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, the endowed Janet & William DeWolf Professor of Surgery at...
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Richard Lee & Mark Hedstrom -002
Today’s podcast features interviews with Mark Hedstrom, global director, program commercialization, for Movember, an organization dedicated to funding research and building awareness on prostate cancer and men’s health, and MPCC Medical Advisory Committee member Richard Lee, MD, PhD, medical...
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Jason Efstathiou, Lynn Basilio and Garth Greimann -001
Welcome to the first in a series of podcasts entitled Prostate Cancer & You, sponsored by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition. Today’s podcast features an interview with MPCC board members Jason Efstathiou, MD, DPhil, professor at Harvard Medical School and director, Genitourinary…
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