Prostate Cancer: Why You Shouldn’t Wait for Symptoms with Dr. Karine Tawagi
About 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Yet early prostate cancer often causes no symptoms. So when should you start the screening conversation, and how do your age, family history, and personal risk change the answer?
In this episode of The Resilience Factor podcast, Dr. Pamela Mehta talks with Dr. Karine Tawagi, a board-certified hematologist and medical oncologist specializing in genitourinary cancers. Dr. Tawagi explains when to discuss PSA screening, why a diagnosis doesn’t always mean immediate treatment, and how newer therapies are changing care. She also shares what to ask about hormone therapy, side effects, and protecting quality of life.
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:00 Why Prostate Cancer Can Be Silent
01:18 When Should You Start Prostate Cancer Screening?
03:58 Should You Stop Prostate Cancer Screening at a Certain Age?
05:07 Can You Lower Your Prostate Cancer Risk?
07:30 Does Every Prostate Cancer Diagnosis Need Treatment?
10:18 What Are the Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Hormone Therapy?
12:56 What’s New in Prostate Cancer Treatment?
17:47 Immunotherapy vs. Chemotherapy: How Do They Differ?
21:29 What Side Effects Can Immunotherapy Cause?
22:58 How Do Biomarkers Guide Cancer Treatment?
24:14 Can Supplements and Natural Therapies Affect Cancer Treatment?
26:33 Should You Change Your Diet During Cancer Treatment?
28:44 Can Biomarkers Help Avoid Cancer Overtreatment?
30:32 Can an Old Biopsy Reveal New Cancer Treatment Options?
31:22 Where to Find Dr. Karine Tawagi and Two Onc Docs
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ABOUT DR. PAMELA MEHTA:
Pamela Mehta, MD, is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, practice owner, chief medical officer of the Good Feet Store, and founder of the education platform Learn at Pinnacle. Dr. Mehta specializes in minimally invasive surgery, orthobiologics, and sports medicine. She helps people of all stages of life learn how to live a healthier life, longer.
Disclaimer: Pamela Mehta, MD, is a doctor, but she is not your doctor. This content is for general education and is not a substitute for individualized medical care.
