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#ProstateCancer patient advocacy empowering men w/information to improve treatment outcomes + Men’s health/ lifestyle medicine education. #Prevention

DON’T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS. Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms early. Board-certified urologist Aaron Spitz, MD, explains why he recommends both PSA testing and a DRE. Know your risk and ask your doctor when screening is appropriate for you. Educational only. Not medical advice.

DON'T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO START THE CONVERSATION. Kicking off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this morning on KENS 5's Great Day SA. Know your risk. Know your family history. Talk with your doctor about whether PSA testing is appropriate for you. Ask more questions.

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PROstate of Mind: Why Waiting for Symptoms Could Put Your Health at Risk Blue Cure founder Gabe Canales' patient perspective is included in today's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month release from the Urology Care Foundation and American Urological Association. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...

PROstate of Mind: Why Waiting for Symptoms Could Put Your Health at Risk

BALTIMORE, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most people expect cancer to come with warning signs, but when it comes to prostate cancer, one of the most...

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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Our message: ASK MORE QUESTIONS. Ask about your risk, family history, PSA, diagnosis, options, side effects and what you don't understand. There is no shame in asking about your health. BlueCure.org

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Testosterone Therapy? Ask If It’s Long Term Before starting testosterone therapy, ask if it may affect fertility, sperm production, and whether treatment could become long term. Get evaluated. Check your numbers. Talk with a qualified doctor. Educational only. Not medical advice.

Low Testosterone? Look at the Whole Picture Lifestyle matters, but low T can make change harder. Don’t self-diagnose from ads or social media. Ask your doctor about symptoms, labs, lifestyle, risks, benefits, and whether treatment is truly needed. Educational only. Not medical advice.

BLACK MEN & PROSTATE CANCER Black men face higher prostate cancer risk and about twice the death rate of White men. Survivor and patient advocate Tony Minter urges families to share their history and men to ask when PSA screening should begin. Blue Cure is patient-led. Educational only.

DON'T LEAVE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Many men hold their questions in during doctor's visits. Gregory Jacob Jr. shares why he learned that asking questions isn't being difficult—it's taking an active role in your health.

IT'S NOT JUST AN OLD MAN'S DISEASE Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. His message for young men: know your family history, know your numbers, ask questions, and don't assume that feeling fine means everything is fine. Educational only. Not medical advice.

WHY WOMEN MATTER IN MEN'S HEALTH Many men get checked because someone they trust encouraged them to go. A wife. A daughter. A sister. A girlfriend. A friend. Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD discusses the role women often play in helping men take their health seriously Educational only. Not medical advice

Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 41, Gregory Jacob Jr. now uses his experience to educate and empower others. In this clip, he shares an important message for Black men: know your numbers and talk with your doctor about screening. First in a series.

TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR HEALTH After 17 years living with advanced prostate cancer, Bob Evans has a message for men: know your family history, know your numbers, and don't assume that feeling fine means everything is fine. Talk with your doctor about PSA testing. Educational only.

PRE-CANCER EXPLAINED Many people assume a pre-cancerous cell will inevitably become cancer. According to MD Anderson researcher Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, that's not necessarily true. Pre-cancer is an abnormal cell, but it has not yet become cancer. Educational only. Not medical advice.

DOES ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT EVER STOP? Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how his doctors use hormone therapy, PSA monitoring, and periods off treatment to help manage his cancer. Educational only.

WHAT DO YOUR LAB RESULTS REALLY MEAN? PSA, cholesterol, blood glucose, and HbA1c are all examples of biomarkers. In this first clip from our conversation, Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, of MD Anderson Cancer Center explains what biomarkers are and why they matter.

HIGH PSA? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? An elevated PSA does not automatically mean a biopsy is next. In this clip, Adam B. Weiner, MD, explains how repeat PSA testing, additional blood tests, and MRI can help guide the next steps. The goal is the right test for the right patient.

PSA SCREENING: 35, 40, OR 50? Why do recommendations sometimes differ? Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 35, I've spent years hearing different perspectives on PSA screening. In this clip, Adam B. Weiner, MD, explains why recommendations may differ and what an early PSA can tell us.

MANAGING TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS FOR ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER Bob has lived w/advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how fatigue and lower energy are often related to treatment used to suppress testosterone and slow the spread of cancer. Educational only. Not medical advice.

HOW PSMA PET SCANS TRACK ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how PSMA PET scans help doctors monitor where cancer is in the body and track changes over time. Educational only. Not medical advice.

POSITIVE ATTITUDE. GREAT DOCTORS. NEVER LOSE HOPE. Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. “…I’m going to beat this and it’s not going to beat me.” Talk to your doctor or a urologist about PSA testing and know your risk. Educational only. Not medical advice.

IS THE “PROSTATE CANCER” LABEL FOR GLEASON 6 DOING MORE HARM THAN GOOD? Scott Eggener, MD discusses why some experts believe certain low-risk Gleason 6 prostate cancers may eventually need a different name to reduce anxiety and overtreatment. Educational only. Not medical advice.

SHOULD GLEASON 6 STILL BE CALLED PROSTATE CANCER? Scott Eggener, MD discusses why some experts believe certain low-risk prostate cancers may eventually need a different name to reduce anxiety and overtreatment. This debate continues among leading experts. Educational only. Not medical advice.

MANAGING ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER FOR 17 YEARS Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. He explains how hormone therapy helps slow the disease and shares the anxiety many men feel waiting for PSA results. Educational only. Not medical advice.

PROACTIVE UROLOGICAL HEALTH STARTS WITH CHECKUPS Many health issues, including high blood pressure and prostate problems, can develop quietly without symptoms. Alisa Berger, MD explains why routine checkups and PSA conversations matter, even for men who feel healthy. Educational only.

WHAT DOES “BOARD-CERTIFIED UROLOGIST” MEAN? Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why medical school alone is not the same as specialized urology training. Board-certified urologists complete years of additional residency training and exams focused specifically on urology. Educational only.

HOW TO SPOT MEDICAL MISINFORMATION Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why viewers should verify credentials online and be cautious of shock value, inflammatory claims, and “clickbaity” medical content. Educational only. Not medical advice.

LIMITED ACCESS CAN DELAY MEN’S HEALTH CARE Urologist Alisa Berger, MD discusses how long travel distances and limited access to specialists can delay preventive care in rural communities. Many men feel “fine,” but prostate cancer and other conditions can develop quietly over time.

Cured from cancer? You still need this Testicular cancer survival is high, but treatment like chemo or radiation can have long-term effects on heart and metabolic health and may raise risk of new cancers. Stay in care. Get annual checkups and screenings. Educational only. Not medical advice.