Worried about your referral to see a urologist? Consider the Prolaris® test for peace of mind July 26, 2024 Hello to my dedicated followers, and welcome to our new readers. I’m Geoff McLennan, a 12-year Active Surveillance (AS) patient and advocate whose aim is to ... Continue Reading
Understanding the benefits of both germline and somatic testing in prostate cancer care May 24, 2024 Geoff McLennan, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate Greetings, everyone! I'm happy to reconvene this blog by sharing how a better understanding of prostat... Continue Reading
Provider Perspective: How to choose the right tool for precision prostate cancer care May 15, 2024 While urologists and radiation oncologists are increasingly turning to genetic testing for prostate cancer management, many are still relying on traditional to... Continue Reading
Navigating Urological Care: Practical Steps for Men’s Health March 8, 2024 Geoff McLennan, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate As we turn the corner on the new year and transition into spring, it’s a good time to start thinking... Continue Reading
Personalize Your Prostate Cancer Treatment with Genetic Testing January 19, 2024 Geoff McLennan, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate Happy New Year! I hope you navigated the holiday food events, egg nogs, and family gatherings unscathe... Continue Reading
Giving Thanks for Our Medical Care Team December 15, 2023 Geoff McLennan, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate As the leaves fall and a chill in the air prompts us to reach for jackets and scarves, a sense of warm... Continue Reading
Hormone therapy (ADT) for prostate cancer October 13, 2023 Health decisions are personal. When deciding on Prostate Cancer (PCa) treatment, understanding the timing, effectiveness, costs, side effects, and alternatives... Continue Reading
Navigating the Prostate Cancer Screening Process: Questions to Ask Your Urologist September 22, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate How is prostate cancer (PCa) detected? You or a male relative or friend just got a high PSA te... Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2023 September 15, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate Men and their families should be aware of prostate cancer (PCa), as roughly 300,000 men are diagn... Continue Reading
This biomarker test is defining shared decision-making in celebration of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month September 15, 2023 While androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is effective at slowing the progression of prostate cancer by suppressing androgen production, it is often associated ... Continue Reading
Living with Prostate Cancer – How to Cope and Seek Support for a Healthy Lifestyle August 18, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate - August 2023 One of my hardest days was when my urologist told me I had prostate cancer. For thos... Continue Reading
Exploring the Components and Utility of a Full Workup for Newly Diagnosed Prostate Cancer Patients July 28, 2023 https://myriad-1.wistia.com/medias/z6zrgjhd4m We gathered a distinguished panel of experts, including Dr. Neal Shore, Dr. Ben Lowentritt, Dr. Ted Schaefer... Continue Reading
Biomarker Testing: Empowering Patients in Prostate Cancer Management July 14, 2023 Geoff McLennan, MPA, Prostate Cancer Patient and Advocate - July 2023 Welcome back to my blog series on helping patients understand prostate cancer. I hope ... Continue Reading
Uncovering Genetic Abnormalities: A Prostate Cancer Patient’s Journey to Personalized Treatment June 27, 2023 https://myriad-1.wistia.com/medias/1x6w5p6mip In the field of Urology, every patient's journey is unique, and sometimes, the unexpected can unfold. Kara C... Continue Reading
Empowered by Genetic Testing: How MyRisk® Hereditary Cancer Testing Helps Take Preventive Measures May 25, 2023 Larry underwent a radical prostatectomy when he was first diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 62. Although the surgery was successful in removing the cancer,... Continue Reading