Conversations About Prostate Cancer
Insights from the Recovering Man
A conversation with Mish Middelmann, author of the “Recovering Man” blog Joining me today is Mish Middelmann, aka “Recovering Man”, the title of the popular blog he produces on his experience with prostate cancer. Mish is an organic veggie gardener, prostate cancer survivor and convenor of the global Recovering Men prostate cancer support group. His…
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Michael Hoey, founder of Francis Medical Minneapolis joins OnFocus Today’s OnFocus features Michael Hoey, founder of Francis Medical in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a veteran healthcare entrepreneur with a deep passion for helping men with prostate cancer. Prior to establishing Francis Medical in 2018 to focus on new treatments for prostate cancer, Michael co-founded NxThera to…
Read MoreFocal Therapy – a view from across the Pond
An interview with Dr Art Rastinehad, Director for Prostate Cancer at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute in New York State, Vice Chair of Urology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and Head of the Focal Therapy Society Dr Art Rastinehad joins OnFocus to discuss how focal therapy is being implemented in the US,…
Read MoreProstate Cancer Recovery and Music Therapy
Alphonso Archer shares his experience with prostate cancer and his research project on music therapy and prostate cancer patients Alphonso Archer joins OnFocus in this episode to discuss how his prostate cancer diagnosis changed his life in a very positive way and inspired him to reclaim his passion for music. Alphonso, a former IT sales…
Read MoreProstate Cancer patients deserve Personalised Care. An interview with Mr Raj Nigam: Consultant Urologist
A conversation with Consultant Urologist, Mr Raj Nigam. Joining me today is Raj Nigam, Consultant Urologist at the Royal Surrey County Hospital and the Focal Therapy Clinic. Raj’s clinical specialties centre around urological oncology and andrology. He manages men with all andrological conditions including erectile dysfunction, male infertility, Peyronie’s disease and male hormonal problems. He…
Read MoreThe importance of Patient Advocacy
An interview with one of the Focal Therapy Clinic’s Patient Advocates, Eva Tomopoulou Joining me today is Eva Tomopoulou, a patient advocate with the Focal Therapy Clinic. Eva is the first port of call for patients who approach the clinic, and she has engaged, guided and supported hundreds of men in their journeys to understand…
Read MoreProstate Cancer Diagnosis the Precision Imaging revolution continues
Prostate imaging: the diagnostic revolution continues A conversation with Oliver Hulson Oliver Hulson, Consultant Radiologist at Leeds NHS Trust and Clinical Champion for Prostate Cancer UK joins OnFocus today to discuss the critical importance of radiology in the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, and what he’s doing to both advance imaging effectiveness and instill…
Read MoreProstate Cancer Screening for Black Men, 1 in 4
Shifting Gears in Prostate Cancer Screening A conversation with Errol McKellar Joining me today is Errol McKellar, founder of the Errol McKellar Foundation which is dedicated to raising awareness of men’s health and in particular prostate cancer in the black community. Errol has a legendary status in the London youth football community, having been a…
Read MoreDecision Tools provide evidence to support Prostate Cancer decisions : Marc Laniado
Joining OnFocus today is Marc Laniado, Consultant Urologist with The Focal Therapy Clinic and a leading innovator in imaging led diagnostics and targeted treatments for prostate cancer. Marc has been a dedicated practitioner and vocal advocate for the rights of patients to be informed about their treatment choices from his base at Frimley Health, where…
Read MoreMy Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan and Covid. Michael’s story
Michael Anthony, a recent HIFU patient at The Focal Therapy Clinic, had just turned 50 late last year when he was diagnosed with localised prostate cancer – quickly followed by a bout of Covid. As he says, “I got cancer for my birthday and Covid for Christmas”, and his ultimate treatment was a direct outcome of…
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