Men’s Health Matters: Prostate & Testicular Cancer, Forever Chemicals, and Screening Truths | w/ Dr. Pranav Sharma (Ep.40)
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n this powerful episode of The Med Edit Podcast, co-hosts Dr. Jessica Gray and Dr. Cari Sorrell sit down with men’s health expert and urologist Dr. Pranav Sharma to discuss two of the most common—and often misunderstood—male cancers: prostate cancer and testicular cancer.
From President Biden’s recent diagnosis to the rising awareness of PFAS “forever chemicals” and their connection to cancer, this episode breaks down:
- The prostate: what it is, what it does, and when it becomes a concern
- PSA screening controversies and updated guidelines
- How to detect testicular cancer early (especially in younger men)
- What the latest research says about PFAS exposure and cancer risk
- Medical myths like “tight underwear causes cancer” and “prostate cancer always causes symptoms”
Dr. Sharma also shares must-hear tips for men (and those who love them) about early detection, when to screen, and how to advocate for your health.
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