Prostate Cancer: The Road to Recovery

May 03 2024

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At 52, I found myself facing a life-altering diagnosis: prostate cancer, quickly followed by the realization it had spread to my spine. A man's journey often follows unexpected paths, and mine led to a battle against stage 4 malignant adenocarcinoma. I wanted to understand this enemy inside me so I started reading, made dietary changes, created anti-cancer recipes, and started leaning on a newfound community of support. They say all men will face this battle if they live long enough. My journey began earlier than most, but the road to recovery is one we'll explore together. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctrtr/support

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Episode 22: Here's What Happened To My Back

May 03 2024 19 mins

I got an MRI and an official diagnosis on my back. Also had a meeting with my medical oncologist that had some surprises. It's been a challenging week. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctrtr/support

Episode 21: Deep Dive Into Prednisone and My MRI Results

Apr 05 2024 21 mins

Prednisone is prescribed alongside abiraterone for those on androgen deprivation therapy in order to minimize the side effects of the abiraterone. However, Prednisone comes with its own side effects and in this episode we talk about those risks and how to mitigate them. We also go over my most recent MRI results. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pct

Episode 20: Updates and Answers to Questions

Mar 16 2024 65 mins

I was diagnosed with aggressive metastasized prostate cancer at 52 years old. On this podcast, we talk about it. #metastasized #prostate #cancer In this episode, Adam and I talk about the results of his most recent scans and answer some questions from the prostate cancer support page, including exploring the idea of when do we call ourselves cured. Another great interview. Adam'

Episode 19: I Interviewed The Batman

Feb 25 2024 61 mins

I was diagnosed with aggressive metastasized prostate cancer at 52 years old. On this podcast, we talk about it. #metastasized #prostate #cancer In this fantastic interview, I get the opportunity to talk with Clark Bartram who played Batman in the 2003 short film, Batman: Dead End. Diagnosed with prostate cancer in the summer of 2023, Clark has aggressively pursued getting the word

Live #2: Interview with Adam from #AnythingIsPossible

Feb 20 2024 74 mins

I know a little more than I did last time. Adam and I talk about lifestyle changes in living with prostate cancer and mental health during and after treatment. As a reminder, if you are a biological male 40 years or older, get your PSA checked. If your number is above 1.0, consider getting it checked again a few months later and trend that number. --- Support this podcast: https://

Live #1: I have no idea what I'm doing

Feb 20 2024 43 mins

In my first livestream, we revisit my diagnosis, talk about where I'm at now, and go over many of the comments from the YouTube channel. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctrtr/support

Episode 18: Interview with Garry Brown, DO, Radiation Oncologist

Feb 10 2024 39 mins

In this episode we talk about the history of radiation treatment and the various options available today, including how some of them came about. It's a fantastic interview with a lot of great insights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctrtr/support

Episode 17: My Biopsy Results Say Perineural Invastion Is Present

Jan 19 2024 28 mins

This episode is about my biopsy results. We'll talk about what a Gleason score is, a grade group, and perineural invasion - along with all the other biopsy pathology report stuff. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pctrtr/support

Episode 16: Taking Care of Yourself When You Have Prostate Cancer

Jan 11 2024 21 mins

This episode is about being tired. Tired of treatment. Tired of being tired. Just tired. It's tough pushing through this wall of fatigue and showing up everyday and today I'm not able to go to the place and do the stuff. So, I'm going to take a day, work from home, and rest. It's important to take care of ourselves. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot

Episode 15: You Can Have Bad Days With Prostate Cancer

Jan 05 2024 20 mins

This is an episode I did despite being in the middle of a bad morning/day. I've struggled today and recently due to being sick as well as due to treatment. It's winter and it's cloudy more often which further impacts my already degraded mood. Frustrating times. But, we talk about the positives as well, the things that get us through these times. --- Support this podcast