# HEALTH Yeah! Ep22: Diagnosing and Treating Prostate Cancer

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Podcast: [HEALTH Yeah!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/health-yeah-7097794)
Published: 2025-11-05T15:38:55+00:00
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## Resource

00:00 Opening and Introductions 00:55 Prostate cancer, risk factors and prevalence 2:09 Diagnosis and Gleason score 4:13 Symptoms/warning signs 5:15 Screening (PSA) 6:40 Further testing for elevated PSA 8:23 Life expectancy for somebody diagnosed with prostate cancer 11:17 Treatments for prostate cancer 16:30 Hormone therapy 21:09 Additional therapies for prostate cancer 23:37 Clinical trials at Stony Brook Cancer Center 25:26 Closing Remarks According to the American Cancer Society, it is estimated that one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it one of the most common cancers in men. Despite its prevalence, prostate cancer is often slow to progress, which makes screening and early detection key for effective treatment. For appointments with Stony Brook Cancer Center, call (631) 638-1000. Experts: Michael Hung, MD Judy Huang, DO Joanne Wu, MD *DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately.

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