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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 21h

After #ProstateCancer: Implants, Slings & AUS
-This excerpt explains how prosthetic options can restore erections, improve urinary control, and help men feel like themselves again. If you’re struggling after treatment, you’re not alone. Talk to a urologist you trust and discuss what fits your goals.

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 23h

For men navigating #prostatecancer treatment: Asking your urologist about #nutrition and #lifestyle isn’t just okay — it’s important.

In this clip, urologists Drs Grady & Santamaria from Sutter Health, share how to start that conversation and what good follow-up care looks like after treatment.

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 1d

Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 35. Still on active surveillance 15 years later.

I’m launching a Substack to share what I’ve learned — from slowing disease progression to improving outcomes through lifestyle.

Subscribe if this hits home. More’s coming.

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What I Wish I Knew at 35 About Prostate Cancer, Lifestyle, and Men’s Health

For every man diagnosed today: How I’ve stayed on Active Surveillance for 15 years—and what I’ve learned that could help you.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 3d

How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment
• For some men with localized prostate cancer, focused ultrasound (HIFU) can offer quicker recovery. Worth knowing, worth discussing.
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How ultrasound is ushering a new era of surgery-free cancer treatment

Ultrasound has long been used for helping doctors see inside the body, but focused high frequency sound waves are offering new ways of targeting cancer.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 3d

After Prostate Cancer: Implants, Slings & AUS

Featuring Brian Grady, MD, and Al Santamaria, MD — urologists with Sutter Health. [Excerpt] Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 5d

Intimacy matters. After prostate cancer treatment, plans can change. That’s okay. From pills and injections to devices and implants, talk with your urologist about the full toolbox to restore function and confidence.
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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 6d

FWD to your dad, grandad, or do this for yourself: Have you had a DXA bone scan? Men 70+ should consider it. A simple scan can help prevent serious fractures. Many men break bones without knowing they have osteoporosis, & there are steps to prevent that.
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Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 8d

Men: Catch Problems Early. Protect Quality of Life.

Dr. Sijo Parekattil explains that the goal in your 30s–40s is wellness and keeping your body and mind whole, not waiting until symptoms force aggressive treatment. We need to shift to early detection and early wellness. #MensHealth

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 9d

Young-onset cancers are rising. Strongest signal: lifestyle (diet, obesity, alcohol). Emerging clues: early-life microbiome & chemical exposures. No silver bullets. Focus on the fundamentals: fiber, exercise, 7–8h sleep, less alcohol, screenings on time.
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Why Are More Young People Getting Cancer?

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 11d

Good news: Early prostate cancer is highly treatable.
Reality: Early usually has no symptoms.

Don’t wait to feel something—ask your doctor about PSA and your personal risk. If you’re Black or have a father/brother with prostate cancer, ask whether to start earlier.
#GetChecked

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 12d

After a prostate cancer diagnosis, connection helps you move forward. Ask your urologist or care team about:

• Support groups (in-person or one-on-one)
• Professional counseling
• Relatedly, ask about integrative services for sleep, stress, and daily habits

You’re not alone. Take one step today.

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 13d

To Treat Prostate Cancer, There Are More Options Than Ever - Good read for all men. No PSA? If 40, start the convo. Guidelines vary (often 45–50+; 40 if higher risk). I was diagnosed at 35—no symptoms, no family history.

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To Treat Prostate Cancer, There Are More Options Than Ever

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 13d

Tony, I appreciate you telling your story. I’m sorry for the tough road and inspired by your resilience eight years on. Glad to hear Abiraterone has been effective. Men reading this will learn from you. Wishing you many strong days ahead.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

May I ask about your prognosis?

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

Thank you

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

My ask to men and families: talk with your doctor about PSA and your personal risk. If diagnosed, ask your risk category, ask about mpMRI, and ask if active surveillance fits you. Get a second opinion. In your 20s–30s: keep regular checkups, know your numbers. #ProstateCancer
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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

I tightened my lifestyle and stayed on surveillance. Fifteen years later I am still on it. My latest mpMRI at the National Cancer Institute showed no progression. I keep up with PSA, imaging when needed, and regular checkups.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

I was 35 with no symptoms and no family history. A high PSA led to a biopsy and a low-risk diagnosis. I spoke with six urologists. Most recommended active surveillance.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 15d

Flashback to 2013: Blue Cure on Mount Kilimanjaro for #prostatecancer awareness. Not just an old man’s disease. Lifestyle matters. Early detection starts with a PSA conversation. Cheering on ZERO Prostate Cancer’s climb this week. Safe summit. Get checked. #PCAM

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 18d

To Treat Prostate Cancer, There Are More Options Than Ever
- Good read for all men. No PSA? If 40, start the convo. Guidelines vary (often 45–50+; 40 if higher risk). I was diagnosed at 35—no symptoms, no family history.
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To Treat Prostate Cancer, There Are More Options Than Ever

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 18d

What researchers suspect may be fueling cancer among millennials.
- Important read on the exposome (lifetime exposures + body response). Evidence is correlational and deserves more research $$ for clearer answers.
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What researchers suspect may be fueling cancer among millennials

Studies suggest modern life may be fueling the rise of cancer in younger adults, with factors like ultra-processed foods and chemicals under scrutiny.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 19d

Sources: American Cancer Society (screening ages) + American Urological Association & Society of Urologic Oncology (AUA/SUO). SUO = Society of Urologic Oncology.

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 19d

Prostate cancer hits Black men hardest: ~70% higher risk and ~2× death rate.

Talk to your doctor about PSA screening: by 45; 40–45 is reasonable (risk/preference). Family history (parent/brother/son): ~40. Average risk: 50.

Don’t wait. Get checked.

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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 21d

Prostate cancer isn’t always a death sentence; for many, it’s chronic. A diagnosis can spark changes that improve health & quality of life. Talk to your urologist about screening, diagnosis, and whether active surveillance is right for you.
More from Dr. Kuan: sexafterretirement.com
#ProstateCancer

Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 23d

When should men get a PSA test or visit a urologist?

Dr. Larry Lipshultz diagnosed me at 35. After 40+ years examining thousands of men, here’s what he recommends.

His advice goes beyond some guidelines — but it's based on experience.

🩺 Informational only. Talk to your doctor.