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#ProstateCancer patient advocacy empowering men w/information to improve treatment outcomes + Men’s health/ lifestyle medicine education. #Prevention
Clinical insight from urologist Dr. Brian Grady: with wider legalization, he’s seeing that heavy THC use can suppress male fertility, and reminds us that smoking of any kind harms erectile function.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
November 16, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Clinical insight from urologist Dr. Brian Grady: with wider legalization, he’s seeing that heavy THC use can suppress male fertility, and reminds us that smoking of any kind harms erectile function.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
If family planning is on your horizon, talk with your physician about cannabis use.
What do PARP inhibitors do in advanced prostate cancer? Dr. Kristen Scarpato explains how they target cancer cells with DNA repair defects and which men benefit most. Ask your care team whether genetic testing or PARP therapy fits your diagnosis.
November 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
What do PARP inhibitors do in advanced prostate cancer? Dr. Kristen Scarpato explains how they target cancer cells with DNA repair defects and which men benefit most. Ask your care team whether genetic testing or PARP therapy fits your diagnosis.
How reliable is MRI during prostate cancer Active Surveillance?
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
How reliable is MRI during prostate cancer Active Surveillance?
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology shares how MRI helps guide care—but why results must always be read in context by an experienced urologist.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast.
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Some prostate cancers require treatment. Others can be safely monitored with fewer side effects. In this Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. Kristen Scarpato, Urologic Oncologist at Vanderbilt, explains how doctors weigh risk. Ask your doctor about your risk group.
November 10, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Some prostate cancers require treatment. Others can be safely monitored with fewer side effects. In this Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. Kristen Scarpato, Urologic Oncologist at Vanderbilt, explains how doctors weigh risk. Ask your doctor about your risk group.
This No Shave November, we’re asking for your support.
Blue Cure works to bring men and families trusted information about prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and healthier living.
If you can, please consider donating.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
Blue Cure works to bring men and families trusted information about prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and healthier living.
If you can, please consider donating.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This No Shave November, we’re asking for your support.
Blue Cure works to bring men and families trusted information about prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and healthier living.
If you can, please consider donating.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
Blue Cure works to bring men and families trusted information about prostate cancer awareness, early detection, and healthier living.
If you can, please consider donating.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
Many low-risk men never need treatment, & Active Surveillance has the lowest ED & urinary side effects. For men who do need treatment, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains how ED risk differs between surgery, radiation, & focal therapy.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
November 11, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Many low-risk men never need treatment, & Active Surveillance has the lowest ED & urinary side effects. For men who do need treatment, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains how ED risk differs between surgery, radiation, & focal therapy.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
Talk w/ your urologist about what fits your diagnosis.
Some prostate cancers require treatment. Others can be safely monitored with fewer side effects. In this Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. Kristen Scarpato, Urologic Oncologist at Vanderbilt, explains how doctors weigh risk. Ask your doctor about your risk group.
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Some prostate cancers require treatment. Others can be safely monitored with fewer side effects. In this Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. Kristen Scarpato, Urologic Oncologist at Vanderbilt, explains how doctors weigh risk. Ask your doctor about your risk group.
The little-known, plant-forward Portfolio Diet can lower LDL cholesterol and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk. It works through foods rich in viscous fiber and phytosterols. Read more:
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This Little-Known Diet Can Actually Lower Your Cholesterol
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November 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The little-known, plant-forward Portfolio Diet can lower LDL cholesterol and reduce long-term cardiovascular risk. It works through foods rich in viscous fiber and phytosterols. Read more:
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Focal therapy focuses treatment on the cancerous area of the prostate and may reduce side effects for some men. Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains who it may help. If you’ve been diagnosed, ask your urologist whether this option fits your case.
November 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Focal therapy focuses treatment on the cancerous area of the prostate and may reduce side effects for some men. Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains who it may help. If you’ve been diagnosed, ask your urologist whether this option fits your case.
Genetic testing plays a powerful role in prostate cancer care.
It can identify inherited mutations—such as BRCA1 and BRCA2—that may increase cancer risk and guide both treatment decisions and screening for family members.
It can identify inherited mutations—such as BRCA1 and BRCA2—that may increase cancer risk and guide both treatment decisions and screening for family members.
November 7, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Genetic testing plays a powerful role in prostate cancer care.
It can identify inherited mutations—such as BRCA1 and BRCA2—that may increase cancer risk and guide both treatment decisions and screening for family members.
It can identify inherited mutations—such as BRCA1 and BRCA2—that may increase cancer risk and guide both treatment decisions and screening for family members.
He thought his cancer would end his work. Instead, it gave it new purpose.
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He thought his cancer would end his work. Instead, it gave it new purpose.
Jordie Poncy was about to start his dream job as a psychologist at the Moffitt Cancer Center. Then he entered Moffitt as a patient himself.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
He thought his cancer would end his work. Instead, it gave it new purpose.
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After 23 years of data, PSA testing is proven to save lives — cutting prostate cancer deaths by 13%.
The key now: screen smarter, not less. Identify those most likely to benefit and avoid overtreatment.
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The key now: screen smarter, not less. Identify those most likely to benefit and avoid overtreatment.
www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyon...
PSA Screening Reduces Prostate Cancer Deaths, Long-Term Data Show
At 23 years, prostate cancer mortality was 13% lower among men who underwent screening
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October 30, 2025 at 8:17 PM
After 23 years of data, PSA testing is proven to save lives — cutting prostate cancer deaths by 13%.
The key now: screen smarter, not less. Identify those most likely to benefit and avoid overtreatment.
www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyon...
The key now: screen smarter, not less. Identify those most likely to benefit and avoid overtreatment.
www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyon...
Men with prostate cancer on active surveillance need to stay active. As Mark Lichty of Active Surveillance Patients International says, be your own case manager—ask questions, seek second opinions, and take charge of your care.
You’re the patient. Do what’s right for you.
You’re the patient. Do what’s right for you.
October 30, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Men with prostate cancer on active surveillance need to stay active. As Mark Lichty of Active Surveillance Patients International says, be your own case manager—ask questions, seek second opinions, and take charge of your care.
You’re the patient. Do what’s right for you.
You’re the patient. Do what’s right for you.
Awareness shouldn’t end in September.
Get your checkup, talk with your doctor about PSA testing, and know your numbers.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ Drs. Al Santamaria & Brian Grady (Sutter Health).
Get your checkup, talk with your doctor about PSA testing, and know your numbers.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ Drs. Al Santamaria & Brian Grady (Sutter Health).
October 28, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Awareness shouldn’t end in September.
Get your checkup, talk with your doctor about PSA testing, and know your numbers.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ Drs. Al Santamaria & Brian Grady (Sutter Health).
Get your checkup, talk with your doctor about PSA testing, and know your numbers.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ Drs. Al Santamaria & Brian Grady (Sutter Health).
Active Surveillance for prostate cancer means being active — with PSA tests and lifestyle.
Blue Cure Founder Gabe Canales has lived 15 years on Active Surveillance with no progression.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
Blue Cure Founder Gabe Canales has lived 15 years on Active Surveillance with no progression.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Active Surveillance for prostate cancer means being active — with PSA tests and lifestyle.
Blue Cure Founder Gabe Canales has lived 15 years on Active Surveillance with no progression.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
Blue Cure Founder Gabe Canales has lived 15 years on Active Surveillance with no progression.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
Peyronie’s Disease can cause curvature, discomfort, and changes to the pen!s that affect confidence and relationships —but there is hope.
Excerpt: Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ urologists Al Santamaria, MD, and Brian Grady, MD (Sutter Health)
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist you trust.
Excerpt: Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ urologists Al Santamaria, MD, and Brian Grady, MD (Sutter Health)
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist you trust.
October 23, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Peyronie’s Disease can cause curvature, discomfort, and changes to the pen!s that affect confidence and relationships —but there is hope.
Excerpt: Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ urologists Al Santamaria, MD, and Brian Grady, MD (Sutter Health)
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist you trust.
Excerpt: Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast w/ urologists Al Santamaria, MD, and Brian Grady, MD (Sutter Health)
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist you trust.
Persistence, Not Perfection, Is Key to Change
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October 23, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Persistence, Not Perfection, Is Key to Change
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Peyronie’s Disease can impact confidence, comfort, and relationships.
Drs. Brian Grady MD & Al Santamaria MD (Sutter Health) explain when pen!le curvature becomes painful and why early care matters.
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
Drs. Brian Grady MD & Al Santamaria MD (Sutter Health) explain when pen!le curvature becomes painful and why early care matters.
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
October 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Peyronie’s Disease can impact confidence, comfort, and relationships.
Drs. Brian Grady MD & Al Santamaria MD (Sutter Health) explain when pen!le curvature becomes painful and why early care matters.
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
Drs. Brian Grady MD & Al Santamaria MD (Sutter Health) explain when pen!le curvature becomes painful and why early care matters.
No shame. No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
Peyronie’s Disease — Curvature, Indentation or Pain in the Early Stage.
It may start as discomfort or a change in the pen!s, not just curvature.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Drs. Santamaria & Grady (Sutter Health).
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
It may start as discomfort or a change in the pen!s, not just curvature.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Drs. Santamaria & Grady (Sutter Health).
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
October 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Peyronie’s Disease — Curvature, Indentation or Pain in the Early Stage.
It may start as discomfort or a change in the pen!s, not just curvature.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Drs. Santamaria & Grady (Sutter Health).
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
It may start as discomfort or a change in the pen!s, not just curvature.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Drs. Santamaria & Grady (Sutter Health).
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
Peyronie’s Disease — Changes in Penile Shape.
It can cause curvature or indentation of the penis. You’re not alone—and it’s treatable.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Al Santamaria MD & Brian Grady MD, urologists at Sutter Health.
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
It can cause curvature or indentation of the penis. You’re not alone—and it’s treatable.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Al Santamaria MD & Brian Grady MD, urologists at Sutter Health.
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
October 20, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Peyronie’s Disease — Changes in Penile Shape.
It can cause curvature or indentation of the penis. You’re not alone—and it’s treatable.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Al Santamaria MD & Brian Grady MD, urologists at Sutter Health.
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
It can cause curvature or indentation of the penis. You’re not alone—and it’s treatable.
Excerpt from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast with Al Santamaria MD & Brian Grady MD, urologists at Sutter Health.
No stigma. Talk to a urologist.
Even small changes — slower flow, waking at night, needing to “go” twice — can signal something worth checking.
Dr. Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS, Urologist & Director of Avant Concierge Urology:
Be proactive. See your urologist early. Stay strong.
Dr. Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS, Urologist & Director of Avant Concierge Urology:
Be proactive. See your urologist early. Stay strong.
October 19, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Even small changes — slower flow, waking at night, needing to “go” twice — can signal something worth checking.
Dr. Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS, Urologist & Director of Avant Concierge Urology:
Be proactive. See your urologist early. Stay strong.
Dr. Sijo Parekattil, MD, FACS, Urologist & Director of Avant Concierge Urology:
Be proactive. See your urologist early. Stay strong.
After a #prostatecancer diagnosis, choices pile up. In this clip, Tim Showalter, MD, MPH (radiation oncologist; CMO, ArteraAI) explains the ArteraAI Prostate Test: AI on your digitized biopsy slide. No new procedure; results may be 24–36 hours. Ask your doctor if it fits your case.
October 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
After a #prostatecancer diagnosis, choices pile up. In this clip, Tim Showalter, MD, MPH (radiation oncologist; CMO, ArteraAI) explains the ArteraAI Prostate Test: AI on your digitized biopsy slide. No new procedure; results may be 24–36 hours. Ask your doctor if it fits your case.
Many men finish #prostatecancer treatment and think they should just be grateful the cancer is gone. But recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Lingering side effects, intimacy, and confidence are all part of healing. It’s okay to speak up, even when you think you “should” be fine. (Dr. J. Kuan)
October 15, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Many men finish #prostatecancer treatment and think they should just be grateful the cancer is gone. But recovery doesn’t end when treatment does. Lingering side effects, intimacy, and confidence are all part of healing. It’s okay to speak up, even when you think you “should” be fine. (Dr. J. Kuan)
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.
-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.
October 11, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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.
-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.
For men navigating #prostatecancer treatment: Asking your urologist about #nutrition and #lifestyle isn’t just okay — it’s important.
Urologists Brian Grady, MD and Al Santamaria, MD share how to start that conversation and what good follow-up care looks like after treatment.
Urologists Brian Grady, MD and Al Santamaria, MD share how to start that conversation and what good follow-up care looks like after treatment.
October 11, 2025 at 4:33 PM
For men navigating #prostatecancer treatment: Asking your urologist about #nutrition and #lifestyle isn’t just okay — it’s important.
Urologists Brian Grady, MD and Al Santamaria, MD share how to start that conversation and what good follow-up care looks like after treatment.
Urologists Brian Grady, MD and Al Santamaria, MD share how to start that conversation and what good follow-up care looks like after treatment.