What Every Man MUST KNOW To PREVENT Prostate Cancer | Dr. Ted Schaeffer x Rich Roll
Rich Roll
Aug 8, 2024
Mindsip insights from this episode:
Prioritize PSA test over digital rectal exam for effective screening
The digital rectal exam has very limited benefit for screening compared to the power of the PSA test, and if fear of the exam is preventing you from seeing a doctor, just getting the blood test gets you 98% of the way there.
Beware Propecia's impact on prostate cancer risk assessment
Hair loss medications like Propecia (finasteride) can artificially lower your PSA score by up to 50%, potentially masking a rising cancer risk and leading to a delayed diagnosis.
Utilize Da Vinci surgical robot for precise, minimally invasive prostate surgery
The Da Vinci surgical robot by Intuitive allows for minimally invasive prostate surgery with a 3D view and miniaturized, fully wristed instruments, improving precision and reducing bleeding compared to open surgery.
Wear compression socks to reduce nighttime urination
Wearing compression socks during the day can reduce the amount of fluid that builds up in your legs, which in turn decreases urine production when you lie down at night.
Address sleep apnea to reduce nighttime urination
A key, often overlooked cause of frequent nighttime urination is sleep apnea, which increases urine production at night and affects up to 50% of individuals over 50.
Monitor PSA density to assess cancer risk
PSA density, which is your PSA level divided by the size of your prostate, is a strong predictor of cancer risk, as a high PSA with a small prostate is more concerning than the same PSA with a large prostate.
Engage in healthy eating habits early to reduce prostate cancer risk
To significantly reduce your lifetime prostate cancer risk with diet, you must engage with healthy eating habits, like a plant-based diet, early in life, starting from post-puberty.
Know your baseline PSA at age 50 to assess risk
The median PSA for a 50-year-old man is 1.0, and if your number is below this, you are in a very low-risk category and should not be anxious.
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