Gabe Canales

@gabecanales.bsky.social

Prostate cancer at 35. Get checked! Men’s health advocacy (lifestyle & chronic disease, cancer, mental health), TEDx speaker, writer, author

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.

Should men over 70 get PSA tests? It depends. PSA is a blood test for prostate health. For men over 70, screening should be based on overall health and life expectancy, often 10–15 years or more. Have the conversation. Know your options. Educational only. Not medical advice.

Ask for this before a biopsy A high PSA doesn’t always mean cancer. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) can rise from cycling, sex, or lifting. Before MRI or biopsy, ask about repeating the test. Pause before you panic. Know your numbers. Educational only. Not medical advice.

PSA doesn’t always mean cancer PSA can be elevated for several reasons, not just cancer, but also benign enlargement or infection. It’s a simple blood test. Talk with your doctor, ask about PSA testing, and know your baseline. Educational only. Not medical advice.

I found a mass. Could it be cancer? As a teen, I felt one and kept it to myself. It was a varicocele (benign enlarged veins). I had surgery and it resolved. Not everything is cancer—but if something feels off, don’t ignore it. Talk to a doctor. Educational only. Not medical advice.

Bob Evans: diagnosed at 48. His brother at 42. As founder of Blue Cure, I was diagnosed at 35. I’ve met many men in their 40s. Prostate cancer may have no symptoms early. Talk to your doctor about PSA testing. Educational only.

EARLY DETECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. His brother caught it early. Bob didn’t. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms early on. Talk to your doctor about PSA testing. Know your risk. Educational only. Not medical advice.

Severe testicular pain is not something to wait out. A man in Germany woke up at 2 a.m. with excruciating pain, nausea, and vomiting. He saw Dr. Bharadwaj’s video and went to the ER. It was testicular torsion. Surgery saved the testicle. If this happens, don’t wait. Seek urgent care.