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We used to treat abnormal cells in young women with aggressive interventions. The same concept applies to the prostate.
In Dr. Stephen Petteruti's clinical view, what we often call "cancer" in the prostate may really be atypical dormant cells (ADCs). These don’t spread. They don’t kill. And they may be part of a normal aging process.
Cutting them out, radiating them, or trying to eradicate them without clear benefits can cause more harm than good.
Before making decisions that affect the quality of life, pause and reassess whether treatment is necessary at all.
Catch this week’s episode of Intellectual Medicine — What’s the End Game? Rethinking Screening & Strategy. https://youtu.be/3swsTq4xr-k
#podcast #ProstateFacts #MensVitality #CancerChoices
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Imaging like the PSMA PET scan can provide a detailed look beyond the prostate but only when it's truly warranted.
This is not a screening tool.
It’s a diagnostic step reserved for patients with biopsy-confirmed prostate cancer to determine whether the disease has spread.
The value of this scan is in ruling out local treatment as a viable option.
Don’t miss the Intellectual Medicine podcast. https://youtu.be/3swsTq4xr-k
#podcast #ProstateFacts #MensVitality #CancerChoices
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Not all tests marketed as groundbreaking are ready for prime time.
The PSE EpiSwitch test—hailed as a potential game-changer—combines PSA testing with circulating chromosome analysis. Early data suggests that when it’s negative, the likelihood of prostate cancer may be lower.
But let’s not rush to conclusions. The study is small, the test is brand new, and the market pressure to monetize it is strong.
Know more in this week’s episode of Intellectual Medicine. https://youtu.be/3swsTq4xr-k
#podcast #ProstateFacts #MensVitality #CancerChoices
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We have better options than immediately resorting to invasive tissue biopsies.
MRI of the prostate gives us valuable anatomical insight without cutting or puncturing. The PI-RADS score allows radiologists to estimate cancer risk much like a mammogram does for breast tissue, though with its own limitations.
More importantly, it gives us a basis for tracking changes over time. PSA is one part of the picture, and imaging fills in the rest.
Catch the full episode of Intellectual Medicine. https://youtu.be/3swsTq4xr-k
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The notion that more pain must lead to more benefit is flawed—especially when it comes to prostate biopsies.
They're painful, they bleed, and they carry the risk of serious complications like infection.
My recommendation is straightforward. If your PSA is elevated, retest before anything else. Confirm the result before exposing yourself to harm.
Let’s shift the standard from reflexive procedures to thoughtful analysis.
Watch this episode of Intellectual Medicine — What’s the End Game? Rethinking Screening & Strategy. https://youtu.be/3swsTq4xr-k
#podcast #ProstateFacts #MensVitality #CancerChoices
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Despite its widespread use, radiation does not significantly improve survival rates, but it does introduce lifelong complications.
Patients deserve full transparency on the potential consequences before making critical treatment decisions.
Your health deserves careful consideration.
Catch this week’s episode of Intellectual Medicine — Managing an Elevated PSA: Avoiding Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies. https://youtu.be/R17HjMKGBPg
#ElevatedPSA #CancerAwareness #ProstateBiopsy
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Traditional approaches to managing an elevated PSA often rely on aggressive treatments, but safer alternatives exist.
Repurposed drug therapies, MRIs, and careful monitoring can effectively track prostate health without unnecessary surgery or biopsies.
By opting for non-invasive methods, patients can maintain their quality of life while ensuring proper oversight of their condition.
Learn more in this episode of Intellectual Medicine. https://youtu.be/R17HjMKGBPg
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An elevated PSA level often triggers unnecessary fear and invasive procedures.
Biopsies cannot predict whether cancer cells will spread, making them an unreliable tool for determining future risk.
Instead of rushing into invasive treatments, understanding the nature of these cells is crucial in making informed health decisions.
Avoid unnecessary interventions.
Watch this week’s new episode of Intellectual Medicine. https://youtu.be/R17HjMKGBPg
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Research shows that men who had their prostate removed underwent radiation, or did nothing, all had the same mortality rate after 20 years.
Cancer cells can spread before the prostate is removed, meaning surgery doesn’t guarantee survival.
Instead, the trauma of invasive treatment can leave patients with severe side effects while providing no significant benefit.
Stay informed and take control of your health.
Don’t miss out this week’s episode: Managing an Elevated PSA: Avoiding Unnecessary Prostate Biopsies. https://youtu.be/R17HjMKGBPg
#podcast #ElevatedPSA #CancerAwareness #ProstateBiopsy
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Prostate care doesn’t always start in the operating room. It starts with building a body that cancer doesn’t thrive in.
Dr. Stephen Petteruti approaches this with a simple rule: do no harm. If an intervention brings risk, it must also bring substantial benefit.
Otherwise, your health is better protected with less aggressive, more thoughtful strategies.
This is about your life, your body, and your philosophy. A biopsy is optional, not a requirement.
Tune in to this week’s episode of Intellectual Medicine — PSA, Biopsies & Your Doctor: Balancing Medical Advice & Personal Autonomy. https://youtu.be/wms1RMnfGIA
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