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#110: Getting My Mojo Back!
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المحتوى المقدم من Mark. يتم تحميل جميع محتويات البودكاست بما في ذلك الحلقات والرسومات وأوصاف البودكاست وتقديمها مباشرة بواسطة Mark أو شريك منصة البودكاست الخاص بهم. إذا كنت تعتقد أن شخصًا ما يستخدم عملك المحمي بحقوق الطبع والنشر دون إذنك، فيمكنك اتباع العملية الموضحة هنا https://ar.player.fm/legal.
Mark shares his experience with recurrent prostate cancer and his journey through radiation treatment. He discusses the use of ADT medication to reduce testosterone levels before radiation, the side effects of ADT, the process of radiation treatment, and the emotional journey of completing treatment. Mark also talks about the importance of early detection and the advancements in prostate cancer treatment that may eliminate the need for surgery in the future. He is now finished with treatment, and will stop taking the ADT. He wants his Mojo back.
Takeaways
ADT medication is used to reduce testosterone levels before radiation treatment for prostate cancer.
Side effects of ADT medication can include hot flashes, moodiness, and weight gain.
Radiation treatment for prostate cancer can cause fatigue and minor bladder irritation.
Early detection of prostate cancer increases the chances of successful treatment.
Advancements in prostate cancer treatment may eliminate the need for surgery in the future.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
04:41 The Radiation Machine and Completing Treatment
08:39 Starting Radiation Treatment
13:30 Side Effects and Weight Gain
17:12 The Journey Continues and the Future of Prostate Cancer Treatment
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