The Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program – PC-PEP – Podcast
The Prostate Cancer Patient Empowerment Program - PC-PEP - Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the "Prostate Cancer - Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) Podcast," where we focus on empowering individuals facing prostate cancer with evidence-based strategies, practical insights, and heartfelt stories. Whether you're newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or navigating life beyond diagnosis, this podcast is designed to support you and your loved ones every step of the way.Co-hosted by a scientist specializing in patient-centered interventions and Dr. Rob Rutledge, a prostate cancer oncologist from Nova Scotia, Canada, this podcast offers a blend of research-backed advice, expert guidance, and real stories from those who have walked this path. Together, we dive into the many facets of our PC-PEP program, from stress management and physical fitness to nutrition, intimacy, and building a strong support network. Each episode features inspiring personal journeys, practical tips, and the latest updates to help you live well with prostate cancer.We believe that a diagnosis doesn't have to define your life. Our mission is to help you feel confident, informed, and in control—empowering you to focus on what truly matters. Join us as we explore the experiences and wisdom of men and their partners, offering insights, a touch of humor, and the encouragement to reclaim your vitality and well-being.PC-PEP is available for free to anyone worldwide who speaks English. Learn more at PCPEP.org, or explore our cancer empowerment program outside of research at CancerPEP.com. Tune in and become a part of our global community dedicated to thriving beyond prostate cancer.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on patient empowerment through evidence-based strategies covering essential themes including stress management, nutrition, physical fitness, and emotional support. Episodes dive into inspiring personal stories, such as the journeys of individuals post-diagnosis, highlighting challenges like treatment choices and the emotional toll of cancer. Specific areas of focus include pelvic floor physiotherapy, intimacy, nutrition, and mental health support, designed to enhance quality of life for both patients and their partners.
Welcome to the “Prostate Cancer – Patient Empowerment Program (PC-PEP) Podcast,” where we focus on empowering individuals facing prostate cancer with evidence-based strategies, practical insights, and heartfelt stories. Whether you’re newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or navigating life beyond diagnosis, this podcast is designed to support you and your loved ones every step of the way.
Co-hosted by a scientist specializing in patient-centered interventions and Dr. Rob Rutledge, a prostate cancer oncologist from Nova Scotia, Canada, this podcast offers a blend of research-backed advice, expert guidance, and real stories from those who have walked this path. Together, we dive into the many facets of our PC-PEP program, from stress management and physical fitness to nutrition, intimacy, and building a strong support network. Each episode features inspiring personal journeys, practical tips, and the latest updates to help you live well with prostate cancer.
We believe that a diagnosis doesn’t have to define your life. Our mission is to help you feel confident, informed, and in control—empowering you to focus on what truly matters. Join us as we explore the experiences and wisdom of men and their partners, offering insights, a touch of humor, and the encouragement to reclaim your vitality and well-being.
PC-PEP is available for free to anyone worldwide who speaks English. Learn more at PCPEP.org, or explore our cancer empowerment program outside of research at CancerPEP.com. Tune in and become a part of our global community dedicated to thriving beyond prostate cancer.
MUST WATCH: Prostate Cancer & the GBTQ+ Community
What Every Gay & Bisexual Man Needs to Know Before and After Treatment
If you are a GBTQ+ man diagnosed with prostate cancer — this conversation is for you.
Prostate cancer treatment discussions are often based on heterosexual data and erection-focused outcomes. But for many gay and bisexual men, sexuality, intimacy, identity, and role (top, bottom, versatile) matter in ways that are rarely addressed in clinic.
In this powerful and candid session, we discuss:
• Erectile dysfunction — beyond “can you get an erection?”
• Loss of ejaculation and what that means in the community
• Receptive anal sex after surgery vs radiation
• Penile shortening, climacturia, and real functional outcomes
• Hormone therapy and libido
• Sexual identity disruption
• Dating, disclosure, and relationship changes
• Treatment regret and mismatched expectations
• Psychological distress and isolation
• Why most existing research does NOT reflect gay men’s lived realities
We also examine the limitations of common tools like EPIC, which focus primarily on erectile firmness and frequency — while often missing libido, desire, sexual role identity, and psychological impact.
This session includes:
Dr. Christopher Wallis (Urology)
Dr. Rob Rutledge (Radiation Oncology)
Dr. Gabriela Ilie (Psychology & Digital Health Research)
And, most importantly — lived experiences from men in the GBTQ+ community.
One of the most important messages from this talk:
👉 Treatment decisions must align with YOUR priorities — not just cancer control statistics.
👉 Survivorship is not just PSA numbers. It’s quality of life, identity, and intimacy.
👉 If your physician is not asking the right questions — bring them yourself.
We are also actively studying and adapting survivorship care for GBTQ+ men through the PC-PEP program (supported by Movember), with early data showing meaningful mental health improvements when care is holistic and patient-centered. Please visit pcpep.org or pcpep.org/gbtq2-communities-and-pc-pep/ to learn more about the program or enrol.
This is not just a medical talk.
It is an advocacy conversation.
If you are newly diagnosed — watch this before making treatment decisions.
If you are post-treatment — you are not alone.
If you are a clinician — listen.
Please share this with any GBTQ+ man facing prostate cancer. To watch the You Tube recording of this talk go to: https://youtu.be/YxH5lOv6k0A
#ProstateCancer #GBTQHealth #LGBTQHealth #GayMenHealth #CancerSurvivorship #HealthEquity #Movember #PCPEP #SharedDecisionMaking
EMPOWER YOURSELF!
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