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
Some men on prostate cancer Active Surveillance wonder how much they can trust MRI results—and when a biopsy is still needed.
In this clip from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology explains how MRI helps guide care and when other steps may be necessary.
In this clip from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology explains how MRI helps guide care and when other steps may be necessary.
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Some men on prostate cancer Active Surveillance wonder how much they can trust MRI results—and when a biopsy is still needed.
In this clip from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology explains how MRI helps guide care and when other steps may be necessary.
In this clip from the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast, Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt Urology explains how MRI helps guide care and when other steps may be necessary.
A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia
The theory: the virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate later in life as shingles and may trigger brain inflammation.
Preventing that reactivation may protect the brain.
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The theory: the virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate later in life as shingles and may trigger brain inflammation.
Preventing that reactivation may protect the brain.
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How a childhood virus can contribute to dementia later and what you can do
A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia by reducing the risk of varicella-zoster virus reactivation.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help prevent dementia
The theory: the virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate later in life as shingles and may trigger brain inflammation.
Preventing that reactivation may protect the brain.
wapo.st/48b7QQE
The theory: the virus that causes chickenpox can reactivate later in life as shingles and may trigger brain inflammation.
Preventing that reactivation may protect the brain.
wapo.st/48b7QQE
No Shave November hits different when you’re a 15-year prostate cancer survivor.
I’ve spent years trying to raise awareness so men catch this disease early. Today, I’m asking for help to keep that work going.
If you can, please donate to Blue Cure.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
I’ve spent years trying to raise awareness so men catch this disease early. Today, I’m asking for help to keep that work going.
If you can, please donate to Blue Cure.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
November 11, 2025 at 8:28 PM
No Shave November hits different when you’re a 15-year prostate cancer survivor.
I’ve spent years trying to raise awareness so men catch this disease early. Today, I’m asking for help to keep that work going.
If you can, please donate to Blue Cure.
Donate: bluecure.org/donate
I’ve spent years trying to raise awareness so men catch this disease early. Today, I’m asking for help to keep that work going.
If you can, please donate to Blue Cure.
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 4:41 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.
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 2:32 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 4:43 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 4:30 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.
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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 2:53 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).
Being Hispanic or Latino in America should not be a crime.
->U.S. citizens — including veterans — have been detained and profiled because of their skin color and language.
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->U.S. citizens — including veterans — have been detained and profiled because of their skin color and language.
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Opinion | Being Latino in the United States Should Not Be a Crime
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October 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Being Hispanic or Latino in America should not be a crime.
->U.S. citizens — including veterans — have been detained and profiled because of their skin color and language.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/o...
->U.S. citizens — including veterans — have been detained and profiled because of their skin color and language.
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With active surveillance for prostate cancer, you have to be active — PSA tests + lifestyle.
15 years, no progression. Lifestyle makes a difference.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
15 years, no progression. Lifestyle makes a difference.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
With active surveillance for prostate cancer, you have to be active — PSA tests + lifestyle.
15 years, no progression. Lifestyle makes a difference.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
15 years, no progression. Lifestyle makes a difference.
🎙️ From the Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast ft. urologist Dr. James Kuan → sexafterretirement.com
Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick? Communities across the Corn Belt (IA, NE, IL, MN, IN, KS) are seeing rising cancers in young adults—with few clear explanations. Is it radon, fertilizers, pesticides, or something else?
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Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick?
Communities across the Corn Belt are confronting a rise in cancers among young adults — and few clear explanations.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Iowa’s great cancer mystery: Is the land making young people sick? Communities across the Corn Belt (IA, NE, IL, MN, IN, KS) are seeing rising cancers in young adults—with few clear explanations. Is it radon, fertilizers, pesticides, or something else?
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Support your local food bank.
~42 million Americans rely on SNAP (food stamps).
The government shutdown could cut November benefits.
Food banks are bracing for impact — help them stock up. Donate if you can.
~42 million Americans rely on SNAP (food stamps).
The government shutdown could cut November benefits.
Food banks are bracing for impact — help them stock up. Donate if you can.
October 25, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Support your local food bank.
~42 million Americans rely on SNAP (food stamps).
The government shutdown could cut November benefits.
Food banks are bracing for impact — help them stock up. Donate if you can.
~42 million Americans rely on SNAP (food stamps).
The government shutdown could cut November benefits.
Food banks are bracing for impact — help them stock up. Donate if you can.
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 3:51 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.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:47 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.
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 3:46 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 8:49 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 18, 2025 at 6:07 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 3:23 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)