Episodes

  • A Podcast for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month

    A Podcast for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
    Sep 12 2024
    Join us for a special edition of “Prostate Cancer and You,” a podcast in honor of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024. In this episode, we dive into one man's personal journey, from active surveillance to cutting-edge PSMA PET technology, to shape his treatment plan. Since its establishment in 1999 and official recognition as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month in 2003, this annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the ongoing fight against prostate cancer and the importance of staying informed. This podcast is brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics. For more information on POSLUMA, including the Important Safety Information and full Prescribing Information, visit www.posluma.com/patient.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • AI Approaches for Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Dr. David Yang and Dr. Todd Cohen

    AI Approaches for Research and Treatment for Prostate Cancer: A Conversation with Dr. David Yang and Dr. Todd Cohen
    Jun 21 2024
    Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features Dr. David Yang, attending physician in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Dr. Todd Cohen, Blue Earth Diagnostics vice-president of medical affairs. This conversation further explores the topics presented in the MPCC symposium session “AI Approaches for Research and Treatment.”
    Show more Show less
    11 mins
  • A Conversation with Landi Maduro

    A Conversation with Landi Maduro
    Feb 9 2024
    Today’s podcast in the “Prostate Cancer and You” series, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, features filmmaker Landi Maduro, the producer of The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community. Continuing the conversation from her podcast appearance last year, Landi and interviewer Jordan Rich discuss the story behind making the documentary, its continued relevance, and the power of film to communicate with audiences who might otherwise avoid discussing sensitive topics.
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • A Conversation with John Colbert

    A Conversation with John Colbert
    Jan 17 2024
    The latest MPCC podcast features John Colbert, Creative Director of Colbert Studios and son of MPCC founder Jack Colbert. John joined the MPCC board in November, and he is bringing his expertise to the organization as plans are underway for a new look, rebranding, and refined mission for the new year. In this conversation, he discusses the goals of the rebranding, including presenting MPCC as a “prostate cancer translator” and amplifying awareness of both the disease and available resources.
    Show more Show less
    12 mins
  • A Brief History and the Latest Information on PSMA Imaging

    A Brief History and the Latest Information on PSMA Imaging
    Oct 13 2023
    Listen to the latest MPCC podcast, brought to you in part by Blue Earth Diagnostics, as Mark Franklin, prostate cancer survivor, Alain Chaglassian, MD, MPH, Blue Earth Diagnostics, and Adam Kibel, MD, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and MPCC Medical Advisory Committee, discuss the history of imaging and provide more information on PMSA imaging for prostate cancer.
    Show more Show less
    16 mins
  • Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with film maker Londi Maduro

    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with film maker Londi Maduro
    Jan 30 2023
    The third podcast in this series features Londi Maduro, a film maker in California. Her film The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer in the African American Community explores the myths, fears, and concerns about the disease. It follows several men who are all battling prostate cancer, focusing on how they’re dealing with their diagnoses, what treatment they decided to pursue, and how the disease has affected their lives.
    Show more Show less
    13 mins
  • Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with Mark Kennedy, Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter, member of MPCC Medical Advisory Committee

    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with Mark Kennedy, Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter, member of MPCC Medical Advisory Committee
    Jan 30 2023
    The second podcast in “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African America community“ features Mark Kennedy from the Boston Public Health Commission and Dr. Jacques Carter from Beth Israel Lahey and a member of the MPCC Medical Advisory Committee as they discuss how government institutions and health care organizations can work together with patients, families and organizations like MPCC to create more favorable outcomes in prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and longevity.
    Show more Show less
    14 mins
  • Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with MOCHA members Archie Emmanuel, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al

    Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community: A conversation with MOCHA members Archie Emmanuel, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al
    Jan 30 2023
    The first in a three-part series on “Disparities, Awareness, and Access to Health Care in the African American Community” features Archie Emmanuel Jr, Lamont Scott, and Brother Al from MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness) located in Springfield, Massachusetts. Listen to their own personal stories on the importance of prostate cancer awareness as well as the learning more about the services that MOCHA and its collaborators provide.
    Show more Show less
    11 mins