What It's Like to Live With Prostate Cancer
06/24/24 • 40 min
It’s estimated that this year, on average, 76 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer every day. In Canada, prostate cancer makes up 22% of all cancer diagnoses in men. However unlike many cancers, prostate cancer is a condition that you can live and even thrive with.
Here, Dr. Peter Nord and Dr. Rajiv Singal hear from two Medcan clients who were diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer here at Medcan. Hear about their experiences, how you can prevent prostate cancer, and why a diagnosis does not have to hold you back from living a long and happy life.
LINKS
- Visit our Men’s Health webpage to learn more about your prostate cancer risk and stay up to date on your screening.
- See more prostate cancer statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society
- Read some of the latest research on prostate cancer prevention and management:
- ”...higher intake of plant foods after prostate cancer diagnosis was associated with lower risk of cancer progression,” from this 2024 study in JAMA Network Open
KEY MOMENTS
00:57 How common is prostate cancer?
03:44 Your risk goes up with age
4:58 It might not affect your quality of life at all
6:54 Men don’t always advocate for their health
7:55 Meet two Medcan clients who were diagnosed with prostate cancer
9:19 What is PSA?
11:59 Prostate cancer screening: MRI, PSA ratio and biopsy
14:08 Experience and risk of getting a biopsy
16:22 The Gleason Score, and stages of prostate cancer
20:50 Is it cancer or BPH? (benign prostatic hyperplasia) How to know
23:47 Does testosterone increase your risk of prostate cancer?
25:02 Your PSA trend matters more than your current levels
26:24 A regular GP may not have caught this Medcan client’s cancer
27:55 Treatment options: radiation vs surgery
30:55 The importance of being proactive about your health and recovery
31:34 One man’s post-surgery 10,000 step streak
34:36 Surgery results and recovery
36:52 Lifestyle choices that can prevent an enlarged prostate
37:36 Tips from two of Dr. Singal’s patients
It’s estimated that this year, on average, 76 Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer every day. In Canada, prostate cancer makes up 22% of all cancer diagnoses in men. However unlike many cancers, prostate cancer is a condition that you can live and even thrive with.
Here, Dr. Peter Nord and Dr. Rajiv Singal hear from two Medcan clients who were diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer here at Medcan. Hear about their experiences, how you can prevent prostate cancer, and why a diagnosis does not have to hold you back from living a long and happy life.
LINKS
- Visit our Men’s Health webpage to learn more about your prostate cancer risk and stay up to date on your screening.
- See more prostate cancer statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society
- Read some of the latest research on prostate cancer prevention and management:
- ”...higher intake of plant foods after prostate cancer diagnosis was associated with lower risk of cancer progression,” from this 2024 study in JAMA Network Open
KEY MOMENTS
00:57 How common is prostate cancer?
03:44 Your risk goes up with age
4:58 It might not affect your quality of life at all
6:54 Men don’t always advocate for their health
7:55 Meet two Medcan clients who were diagnosed with prostate cancer
9:19 What is PSA?
11:59 Prostate cancer screening: MRI, PSA ratio and biopsy
14:08 Experience and risk of getting a biopsy
16:22 The Gleason Score, and stages of prostate cancer
20:50 Is it cancer or BPH? (benign prostatic hyperplasia) How to know
23:47 Does testosterone increase your risk of prostate cancer?
25:02 Your PSA trend matters more than your current levels
26:24 A regular GP may not have caught this Medcan client’s cancer
27:55 Treatment options: radiation vs surgery
30:55 The importance of being proactive about your health and recovery
31:34 One man’s post-surgery 10,000 step streak
34:36 Surgery results and recovery
36:52 Lifestyle choices that can prevent an enlarged prostate
37:36 Tips from two of Dr. Singal’s patients
Previous Episode
Leading Through Menopause: Strategies for Success
Menopause costs the Canadian economy $3.5 billion a year. Many women suffer through their symptoms in silence in the workplace, with fears of being criticized, isolated or even terminated. At Medcan, we’re working hard to fight against the stigma surrounding menopause. Here, we feature our recent webinar, Leading Through Menopause: Strategies for Success.
Joined by Janet Ko, President of the Menopause Foundation, and Salima Valji, CEO of Unleash Forward, Inc., Clinical Director of Menopause and Perimenopause, Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, covers critical topics on menopause awareness and support in the workplace. The panelists debunk myths about hormone therapy and breast cancer risk, offer valuable tips for advocating for menopause-related needs in the workplace, and share resources to empower women and foster supportive environments at work.
LINKS
- Medcan’s Menopause and Perimenopause Program led by Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky, offers six months of comprehensive, holistic support that is personalized to your unique symptoms and concerns.
- Janet Ko is the President and Co-Founder of The Menopause Foundation, where you’ll find a helpful symptom tracker among other useful resources.
- Salima Valji is the CEO and Founder of Unleash Forward Inc., a purpose driven leadership accelerator focused on elevating women and people of colour to senior leadership roles and board positions.
- Find more helpful resources at The Menopause Society (formerly known as the North American Menopause Society).
- More references and research:
- The Menopause and Work in Canada report by the Menopause Foundation breaks down the economic impact of menopause.
- Closing the women’s health gap: A $1 trillion opportunity to improve lives and economies by The McKinsey Health Institute
- Read a recent critical review of the Women’s Health Initiative, which created societal distrust in the efficacy and safety of hormone replacement therapy.
Plus, our panelists’ favourite women’s health books to add to your bookshelf.
- Dr. Jennifer Zelovitzky’s pick: Estrogen Matters: Why Taking Hormones in Menopause Can Improve Women's Well-Being and Lengthen Their Lives -- Without Raising the Risk of Breast Cancer by Dr. Avrum Bluming and Dr. Carol Tavris
- Janet Ko’s pick: The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts And Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter
- Salima Valji’s pick: The Menopause Brain: New Science Empowers Women to Navigate the Pivotal Transition with Knowledge and Confidence by Dr. Lisa Mosconi
- To stay in touch with our panelists, you can connect with Janet Ko and Salima Valji on LinkedIn.
Next Episode
Cottage Sports: Tips to Reduce Injury for Everything from Pickleball to Paddleboarding
Cottage season is here. For many of us, that means trading the congested city for a cabin in the woods — and outdoor activities like paddleboarding, pickleball, wakeboarding, kayaking, golf or tennis. And whether you’re an expert or just getting started, preventing injury can be crucial to a successful summer vacation. That’s where functional movement training comes in. Join Medcan Interim Fitness Manager Simon Lim and Fitness Team Lead Stephanie Tzemis as they discuss the most common cottage sports, then walk you through specific functional movements designed to reduce injury, and promote mobility, stability and flexibility.
Find both video and audio versions of the podcast at the episode webpage:
https://medcan.com/podcast/cottage-sports-injury-prevention/
LINKS
Looking for more tips on how to reduce injury and promote strength? Consult with a Medcan fitness trainer today.
The internet is full of sport-specific workouts. Here are some of them:
- Pickleball workout
- Paddleboarding workout
- Tennis workout
- Improve your strength for golf
- Wakeboarding/wakesurfing workout
KEY MOMENTS
00:00 Beginning
00:12 Preparing for a summer full of fun
01:47 What are functional movements and how can they prevent injury?
02:43 The four pillars of healthy joints: flexibility, mobility, stability, and strength
04:37 Cottage sports can be dangerous because we’re not used to doing these movements every day.
06:29 Are people more likely to get injured from cottage activities?
07:55 Functional movements: The basics
09:18 Poor posture can actually increase injury severity
11:50 When is the most optimal time to do some functional movements, and how often should I do them?
13:38 Who could benefit the most from functional movements?
15:53 Pickleball & Tennis: The best functional movements to prevent injury
17:41 Golf: The best functional movements to prevent injury
19:05 Paddleboarding: The best functional movements to prevent injury
21:24 Swimming: The best functional movements to prevent injury
22:02 Kayaking: The best functional movements to prevent injury
22:48 Do I need to do functional movements if I’m just going for a leisurely swim?
24:18 Is there a full-body warmup we can do that targets every muscle group?
25:00 Three most important takeaways from this episode about functional movement.
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