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
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 9:59 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 6:10 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 10:22 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 I were diagnosed with prostate cancer 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. For 15 years, I’ve met men diagnosed later because screening talks never happened.
Early detection matters. Get checked. Know your numbers.
Early detection matters. Get checked. Know your numbers.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Biden and I were diagnosed with prostate cancer 40+ years apart — both outside the USPSTF screening ages. For 15 years, I’ve met men diagnosed later because screening talks never happened.
Early detection matters. Get checked. Know your numbers.
Early detection matters. Get checked. Know your numbers.
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.
[Excerpt]
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 5:28 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 3:41 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.
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.
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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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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:
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/w...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/04/w...
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.
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 2:53 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.
Gift link: www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/o...
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.