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Down ThereThe App Every Man Needs And Why You Should Know About It TooCancer care doesn't end after treatment, and for men, the silence around recovery is deafening. This changes that.In this powerful episode of Down There, host Laura welcomes back Steve Hentzen one last time a 15-year prostate cancer survivor, co-founder of Prostate Network, and now co-creator of a groundbreaking new app designed specifically for men recovering from prostate cancer.Together, they unpack the origin story of the app, born from a shared frustration: doctors telling men to "diet and exercise" without providing real guidance. Backed by the University of Kansas Cancer Center...
2025-10-0921 minDown ThereHow Two Prostate Cancer Survivors Built a Lifeline for MenFrom diagnosis to advocate! His story could save your life.In this inspiring episode, Laura welcomes back Steve Hentzen a 15-year prostate cancer survivor and the co-founder of Prostate Network. Together, they dive into how a terrifying diagnosis led two strangers to create a powerful support group that’s now helping men across the country face prostate cancer with knowledge, humor, and community.From their first library meeting to nationwide reach, Steve shares the raw beginnings of Prostate Network, the emotional toll of diagnosis, and why no man should walk this journey al...
2025-10-0231 minDown ThereHe Skipped the Doctor… Until Cancer Changed EverythingHe was 46. No symptoms. A casual physical saved his life.In this powerful episode of Down There, Laura sits down with Steve Hentzen, a 15-year prostate cancer survivor and co-founder of Prostate Network, to uncover the truth about men’s health, early detection, and the myths that keep too many men from getting the care they need.Steve shares his raw and often humorous journey from brushing off his own health to becoming a national advocate for cancer survivors. Together, he and Laura tackle everything from annual physicals, PSA tests, and the "it's just an ol...
2025-09-2518 min
The Many Faces of CancerProstate Cancer: The Importance of Community and a Healthy Lifestyle with Steve HentzenToday's guest is Steve Hentzen, chairman and co-founder of the Prostate Network and 15 year prostate cancer survivor. Steve is a passionate advocate for cancer patients and serves on many advisory boards and other roles.We talk about the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of men's health and getting regular check-ups, the formation of the Prostate Network and all the good work they do, how lifestyle changes make such a difference in your health, and so much more.I love his acronym - MALE - Men Are Leaving Early. Men are, on average, dying 7 1/2 years...
2025-05-2742 min
Prostate NetworkProstate Cancer GeneticsThere are so many aspects of our current and future treatments tied to genetics that it's important for you to continue to expand your knowledge. This is where you will learn where things are now, heading and to take part in a free clinical trial which may lead you to learn more about your prostate cancer. Hereditary Prostate Cancer: Learning About Your Cancer Risk By Jordyn Koehn, MS, CGC ABGC Certified Genetic Counselor The University of Kansas Cancer Center @kucancercenter The PROMISE Registry Study Prostate Cancer Clinical Trial Consortium By Chr...
2024-12-051h 13
Prostate NetworkSurvivor / Advocates InsightsMan Up To Cancer leaders Don Helgeson & Joe Bullock Prostate Network co-founder Steve Hentzen
2024-09-2021 min
Prostate NetworkQ&A episode 7* Survivors thoughts on testosterone replacement * ED drugs after surgery * Helpful tips for getting scans approved * AI & PCa where is it & what’s possible * Advice for a diabetic wanting more vegetables * Does soy help with ADT side effects
2024-08-1517 min
Prostate NetworkPhysical therapy for prostate cancer survivorsLaura McKaig, PT, MSPT and Trisha McCulloch, DPT,CSCS both pelvic health physical therapists have prepared an incredibly helpful and informative presentation specifically for you prostate guys.
2024-05-021h 07
Prostate NetworkQ&A episode 6Q&A episode 6 includes: * Diet tips for diabetic PCa guys * Lupron or alternatives * What is PSMA averse * If radiation worked how can it come back * Prostate App updates * Prostate night at the Royals Watch more episodes and submit your questions at https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa
2024-04-1116 min
Prostate NetworkCommon treatment methods | BPH | side effects | physical therapy | Q&A | Prostate NetworkIn this episode on the Prostate Network you will learn about: What are the most common treatment methods for different grades of prostate cancer? Do they vary materially across various cancer centers? If a guy has BPH and the size of his prostate reduces during prostate cancer treatment, should he worry it will increase in size again? If a guy is having a hard time focusing after radiation in midst hormone treatment what should he do? Who would benefit from physical therapy concerning prostate cancer treatment side effects and best should they seek such? Can physical therapy help w...
2023-12-1415 min
Prostate NetworkImmunotherapy for prostate cancerThis episode: Immunotherapy for prostate cancer Welcome to a heartfelt and honest discussion about the use of immunotherapy from Dr. Sorce and Tom MacKenzie a survivor who tells about his experience with it. Tom’s book is titled “Superman’s Adventure With Prostate Cancer” and can be found on Amazon. Dr. Sorce has practiced urology in Denver since 2008. He practices general urology with a focus on prostate cancer, heads the Advanced Prostate Cancer Clinic for Colorado Urology, and specializes in minimally invasive surgery for a variety of urologic cancers. This includes HIFU for localized prostate cancer both as a prima...
2023-11-021h 28
Prostate NetworkA candid conversation about mental health (and cancer)Stephanie Bennett, MSW & Steve Hentzen breaking it down Best ways to handle your mental health when 1st being diagnosed? How do you adjust to not being able to just go back to life like it was before cancer after your treatment has completed? How do you go about getting a plan your comfortable that (football analogy) let's you know your going to score when sitting on the 20 yard line?
2023-10-0917 min
Prostate NetworkA urologist take on prostate cancer research on gay menMeet Dr. Konety What have you studied What have you found Are gay men at greater risk What do men need to know What do professionals need to know
2023-06-2221 min
Prostate NetworkQ&A episode 4Prostate Cancer Awareness Night at theK June 14th 2023 get your tickets https://fevo.me/prostatenetwork Which treatments allow for continued sexual function and what types of treatment prevent it? What maintenance drugs allow for it vs prevent it? Are radiologist and/or urologist educated on penile rehab? Has research been done to see if guys could benefit from an Angelina Jolene type of highest of risk preemptive more to skip the actual prostate cancer? What makes a patient a candidate for brachytherapy? What is the difference between iodine and pa...
2023-04-1320 minProstate NetworkQ&A episode 3What did you wish you had asked your doctor prior to treatment, but didn’t know to ask? Long term hormone therapy patient seeking advice? Is GAINSWAVE a proven ED treatment for PCa guys? Is EMSELLA (pelvic floor stimulation) a proven incontinent treatment for PCa guys? Does exercise trigger more testosterone which is bad for PCa guys? Does having a vasectomy have anything to do with getting prostate cancer?
2022-12-1516 min2022-11-2203 min
Prostate NetworkQA episode 2Submit your questions https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa What’s it like from a survivor perspective to get a clean PSMA scan? Had radiation 6 months ago and still frequent nighttime potty trips. Will this end? After surgery PSA hit .2, but PSMA not detecting. Treat or wait till .4 when PSMA can spot it? How long after starting proton treatment will orgasms go completely dry? What happens to the “dead” prostate after proton treatment?
2022-10-1309 min
Prostate NetworkQA episode 1Submit your questions https://www.prostatenetwork.org/qa If a guys dad has prostate cancer when should he start getting checked? If they spare one side of the nervers can you still get an erection? Insider tips from survivors Does radiation to the prostate increase your chances for developing colon cancer? What do the numbers mean in the Gleason score?
2022-10-1313 min
Prostate NetworkKona IronmanZachary S, Collins M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology, University of Kansas Health System Brad Kehm @bradkehm “Shoe dog Brad Kehm” @nike @zerocancer @kumedcenter @ironman_kona
2022-10-0530 minProstate NetworkConnection, sexuality, and intimacy for prostate cancer survivorsWhile prostate cancer surgery, radiation and hormone treatments may lead to a cure, those treatments can also leave wounds that extend to the bedroom and the therapist's office. In this interview, Dr. Rob Rutledge and his wife Gabriela Ilie talk about the needs men have to overcome anxiety and depression and better relate sexually to their partners despite having the odds stacked against them.
2020-10-0525 minProstate NetworkA nurse's perspective: Carol Bush, RN@TheSocialNurse, Carol Bush, walks you through the process of working with your nurse to become powerful partners together in your prostate cancer journey. Learn how to connect with other patients through online sources, and gain the connections you need from your biggest ally, your nurse.
2020-10-0519 minProstate NetworkThe Empowerment Network: supporting men through faith and personal storiesA conversation with Mellve A. Shahid who heads up The Empowerment Network in St. Louis. What do men need when they get a prostate cancer diagnosis? More than anything, they need a friend who can identify with their story. @empowermentstl provides support through a unique program in the St. Louis community. Hear how they do it.
2020-10-0521 minProstate NetworkCount Me In: Dr. Eli Van Allen and the MPC ProjectA @broadinstitute / @DanaFarber research initiative partners directly with patients to accelerate and share discoveries in Metastatic Prostate Cancer. We talk to Dr. Eli Van Allen (@VanAllenLab) about driving precision cancer medicine through clinical computational oncology — so when you say "Count Me In," you're helping future generations. Find out how it works (it's free to you). Dr. Eli Van Allen - Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
2020-03-1122 minProstate NetworkPleasure is the end result: Dr. Rachel Rubin on IntimacyIntimacy is almost always the giant unspoken about elephant in the room when we get a room full of prostate cancer patients together. Thanks to Dr. Rachel S. Rubin, MD, from Washington, DC, we’re going to safely expose our listeners to more details than they probably even know existed. We talk about ED, injections, depression, and more. Not all prostate cancer patients have sex with women, and we recognize that, too. It's an honest discussion about how our heart and penis are closely related, and how to take better care of both. Follow Dr. Rubin on Twitter at @rach...
2019-09-0121 minProstate NetworkSequence Me: Understanding our DNA with Bryce OlsonAfter he was diagnosed with life-threatening prostate cancer, Intel’s Bryce Olson sequenced his genome which offered clues to new treatments for his disease. We talk about why it's important, and how to set it up with your doctor using the "battle card." Check out Bryce's web site at sequenceme.org or follow him on Twitter @sequence_me.
2019-09-0125 minProstate NetworkJohn Leifer: After You Hear It's CancerJohn Leifer discusses a variety of topics including PTSD and PSA anxiety in prostate cancer patients, trends and complications within the healthcare world, and his advice that Steve takes to heart and passes on to his newly-diagnosed friends. John is a consultant whose clients range from national health systems to pharmaceutical firms to state government and runs the gamut of major constituents comprising the care delivery and financing system.
2019-06-2324 minProstate NetworkBeing Your Own Advocate for Clinical TrialsCharles and Clare Sweeney talk about how clinical trials can be a valuable resource for prostate cancer patients, but they can be laden with twists and turns. What happens when a trial suddenly ends without warning, or an insurance company decides they won't support a patient's participation?
2019-06-2321 minProstate NetworkZERO - the End of Prostate CancerOur interview with Drew Saelens, Vice President of Government Affairs and Patient Advocacy at ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer. We hear a lot about organizations who advocate for research funding from the government, but sometimes we wonder how the process works. Drew Saelens takes us inside the process and gives us hope for the future.
2019-06-2320 minProstate NetworkRESPOND: the African-American prostate cancer initiativeOur interview with Chris Haiman, ScD, about the RESPOND study. Over the past year, the study has brought together a team of prostate cancer researchers and experts from across the country to launch a national study focusing on prostate cancer in African American men. This is the RESPOND study (Research on Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry: Defining the Roles of Genetics, Tumor Markers and Social Stress).
2019-06-2318 minProstate NetworkJimmy Charles Isn't SupermanCountry music artist and spokesman for ZERO Prostate Cancer Run/Walk, Jimmy Charles, joins the show for a discussion of his involvement in the ZERO Prostate Cancer organization and some musical samples of his work. Visit his web site at jimmycharlesmusic.com.
2019-06-2321 minProstate NetworkClinical Trials with Dr. Christine Mackay from the University of KansasIt's time to get "guinea pig" out of your vocabulary. Find out what's new in the world of clinical trials for prostate cancer patients, and demystify the process. Dr. Christine Mackay from the University of Kansas discusses clinical trials with us so we can make informed decisions.
2019-03-2019 minProstate NetworkA Public Servant's Perspective with guest Broderick CrawfordThe Patient and Investigator Voices Organizing Together, known as PIVOT, is one of the few cancer center patient advocacy networks that offers cancer survivors the opportunity to meet regularly with cancer center scientists to share suggestions and ideas that can help research better meet patient needs and improve quality of life.
2019-02-0119 min
Prostate NetworkOur Story: Steve Hentzen and Caesar BlevinsSteve and Caesar recount the early days of their diagnoses, the struggles to find someone else to relate to, the impact of letting family know, and the formation of Prostate Network. Along the way, we'll learn about Caesar's pitching skills and how Congressmen end up on airplanes at just the right times. Visit our site at prostatenetwork.org and let us hear from you!
2019-01-2828 min