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#111: Sex and Continence After Prostate Cancer
Manage episode 456258636 series 3556840
atment options, and the importance of community support. He emphasizes the survivability of prostate cancer, the significance of informed decision-making regarding treatment, and the impact of surgery and radiation on sexual function and recovery. Mark encourages open discussions about prostate cancer and aims to provide valuable insights to others facing similar challenges.
Takeaways
- Mark's prostate cancer journey began in 2015 with a prostatectomy.
- He underwent radiation treatment in 2024, resulting in an undetectable PSA.
- Prostate cancer is highly survivable with appropriate treatment.
- Radiation therapy can have side effects, but is generally manageable.
- Understanding the importance of early detection and treatment is crucial.
- Choosing an experienced surgeon can significantly impact recovery outcomes.
- Kegel exercises are essential for post-surgery recovery.
- Reconnecting the brain to sexual function is a key part of recovery.
- Community support and sharing experiences can help others.
- Mark plans to engage with guest speakers to discuss evolving treatment options
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Prostate Cancer Journey
09:36 Understanding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
19:30 Future Directions and Community Engagement
11 episoder
Manage episode 456258636 series 3556840
atment options, and the importance of community support. He emphasizes the survivability of prostate cancer, the significance of informed decision-making regarding treatment, and the impact of surgery and radiation on sexual function and recovery. Mark encourages open discussions about prostate cancer and aims to provide valuable insights to others facing similar challenges.
Takeaways
- Mark's prostate cancer journey began in 2015 with a prostatectomy.
- He underwent radiation treatment in 2024, resulting in an undetectable PSA.
- Prostate cancer is highly survivable with appropriate treatment.
- Radiation therapy can have side effects, but is generally manageable.
- Understanding the importance of early detection and treatment is crucial.
- Choosing an experienced surgeon can significantly impact recovery outcomes.
- Kegel exercises are essential for post-surgery recovery.
- Reconnecting the brain to sexual function is a key part of recovery.
- Community support and sharing experiences can help others.
- Mark plans to engage with guest speakers to discuss evolving treatment options
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Prostate Cancer Journey
09:36 Understanding Prostate Cancer Recurrence
19:30 Future Directions and Community Engagement
11 episoder
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×1 #111: Sex and Continence After Prostate Cancer 21:45
1 #109 - Surgery's Complete. Now What? 28:45
1 #108 - How to Eat, Train and Prepare for Prostate Cancer Treatment 36:05
1 #107: I'm 4 Weeks into Proton Radiation for Prostate Cancer Recurrence 25:25
1 #106: Stayin' Alive With Prostate Cancer 24:12
1 #105: I've Started Radiation for Prostate Cancer Recurrence 33:11
1 #104: Preparing for Radiation for Prostate Cancer Recurrence 22:31
1 #103: Prostate Cancer is Back, and Here's What I Am Doing About It 31:05
1 #101: Welcome to Mark's Prostate Cancer Experience 32:20
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