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#ProstateCancer patient advocacy empowering men w/information to improve treatment outcomes + Men’s health/ lifestyle medicine education. #Prevention
Telehealth can help men start the conversation — but prescriptions don’t tell the whole story.
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
December 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Telehealth can help men start the conversation — but prescriptions don’t tell the whole story.
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
Urologist Dr. Justin Dubin explains why in-person care matters for understanding erections, hormones, and overall health.
Men: get checked, know your numbers, and talk with a urologist you trust
When prostate cancer involves the nerves, nerve-sparing surgery may not be safe.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
When prostate cancer involves the nerves, nerve-sparing surgery may not be safe.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
MRI and pathology help show when cancer is pressing against or beyond the prostate. Trying to spare nerves in those cases can raise the risk of leaving cancer behind.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
How prostate cancer surgery has evolved matters.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 15, 2025 at 10:49 PM
How prostate cancer surgery has evolved matters.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this excerpt, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD (Florida Urology Partners) explains why robotic surgery improved precision, reduced harm, and helped patients recover faster as the technology continues to evolve.
Talk with a urologist you trust.
Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer often fall into two extremes, according to Jonathan Pavlinec, MD.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer often fall into two extremes, according to Jonathan Pavlinec, MD.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
Some want immediate aggressive treatment. Others read online that “most men don’t die from it” and assume they can ignore it. As he explains, the right answer is usually in the middle.
PSA levels can rise for reasons other than cancer.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
December 12, 2025 at 11:04 PM
PSA levels can rise for reasons other than cancer.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
In this clip, urologist Jonathan Pavlinec, MD explains common, non-cancer causes of PSA changes and what actually matters.
PSA changes deserve context, not panic. Talk with a urologist you trust.
Dr. Justin Dubin, MD explains how ED can reveal issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or lifestyle risks.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
December 9, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Dr. Justin Dubin, MD explains how ED can reveal issues like diabetes, high blood pressure, or lifestyle risks.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
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Prostate cancer can appear in men as young as their 20s. By their 70s, about 1/3 of white men and nearly 1/2 of Black men may have undetected disease.
Talk with a urologist. Low-risk PCa can often be managed with Active Surveillance + lifestyle support.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Talk with a urologist. Low-risk PCa can often be managed with Active Surveillance + lifestyle support.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Why Some Doctors Say There Are Cancers That Shouldn’t Be Treated
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December 8, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Prostate cancer can appear in men as young as their 20s. By their 70s, about 1/3 of white men and nearly 1/2 of Black men may have undetected disease.
Talk with a urologist. Low-risk PCa can often be managed with Active Surveillance + lifestyle support.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Talk with a urologist. Low-risk PCa can often be managed with Active Surveillance + lifestyle support.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/h...
Urologist Dr. Santamaria says it himself: he wants to post more to help patients cut through online health confusion.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
December 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Urologist Dr. Santamaria says it himself: he wants to post more to help patients cut through online health confusion.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Men need credible medical voices.
Featuring Sutter Health urologists: Dr. Brian Grady + Dr. Al Santamaria.
Follow evidence-based sources.
Some studies show a link between higher ejaculation frequency and lower prostate cancer risk — but there’s more to the story.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
November 30, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Some studies show a link between higher ejaculation frequency and lower prostate cancer risk — but there’s more to the story.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Urologist Justin Dubin, MD explains how men should really interpret this research.
Men: get checked, talk with a urologist, ask questions.
Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory
Data shows many of us are checking our phones 50 to 100 times a day without realizing it.
• Frequent checks disrupt focus, increase memory lapses, and raise stress hormones.
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Data shows many of us are checking our phones 50 to 100 times a day without realizing it.
• Frequent checks disrupt focus, increase memory lapses, and raise stress hormones.
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Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory
Checking your phone 110 times a day could signal problematic use. See how smartphone habits shape daily life.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Why constantly checking your phone can drain your focus and memory
Data shows many of us are checking our phones 50 to 100 times a day without realizing it.
• Frequent checks disrupt focus, increase memory lapses, and raise stress hormones.
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Data shows many of us are checking our phones 50 to 100 times a day without realizing it.
• Frequent checks disrupt focus, increase memory lapses, and raise stress hormones.
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A one-week social media break was linked to lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Even short breaks can make a difference.
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Even short breaks can make a difference.
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Study Finds Mental Health Benefit to One-Week Social Media Break
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November 25, 2025 at 2:20 AM
A one-week social media break was linked to lower anxiety, depression, and insomnia.
Even short breaks can make a difference.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/h...
Even short breaks can make a difference.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/h...
The U.S. loses ~125,000 people to lung cancer each year. A new study shows only 1 in 3 lung-cancer patients met screening criteria. Experts say changing to age-based screenings could detect 94% of cases and save tens of thousands of lives. 🫁
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Why screening for the deadliest cancer in the U.S. misses most cases
A new study reveals that current lung cancer screening guidelines could be missing most cases, prompting calls for changes to detect the disease earlier.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The U.S. loses ~125,000 people to lung cancer each year. A new study shows only 1 in 3 lung-cancer patients met screening criteria. Experts say changing to age-based screenings could detect 94% of cases and save tens of thousands of lives. 🫁
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Many men don’t realize how cannabis can influence libido, vascular health, and erections. In this short Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains the connection between cannabis use and sexual function.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
November 24, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Many men don’t realize how cannabis can influence libido, vascular health, and erections. In this short Blue Cure Men’s Health Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains the connection between cannabis use and sexual function.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
Disclaimer: Educational only.
With cannabis use rising, more men are asking how it affects erections, hormones, and vascular health. In this Blue Cure Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains how chronic use may disrupt endocrine balance, affect fertility, and impact blood flow. Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice.
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
With cannabis use rising, more men are asking how it affects erections, hormones, and vascular health. In this Blue Cure Podcast excerpt, Dr. James Kuan explains how chronic use may disrupt endocrine balance, affect fertility, and impact blood flow. Disclaimer: Educational only, not medical advice.
Biden and Blue Cure’s founder, Gabe Canales, were diagnosed 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. Many men are diagnosed later because screening talks never happen.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Biden and Blue Cure’s founder, Gabe Canales, were diagnosed 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. Many men are diagnosed later because screening talks never happen.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
Early detection matters. Get checked.
A lot of men avoid doctors until something forces them to go. In this excerpt with Dr. Kristen Scarpato from Vanderbilt, we talk about why being proactive — checkups, PSA tests, colonoscopies — sets you up for a healthier future.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
November 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
A lot of men avoid doctors until something forces them to go. In this excerpt with Dr. Kristen Scarpato from Vanderbilt, we talk about why being proactive — checkups, PSA tests, colonoscopies — sets you up for a healthier future.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Men: Make the appointment. Get checked.
Hormone therapy can save lives in prostate cancer, but fatigue, strength loss, and mood changes are real challenges.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Hormone therapy can save lives in prostate cancer, but fatigue, strength loss, and mood changes are real challenges.
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
*Excerpt
Dr. Kristen Scarpato of Vanderbilt explains what helps men stay strong and feel less alone.
Talk with your urologist about support and side-effect management.
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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:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/w...
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