Taking Control: Understanding and Combating Prostate Cancer with Dr. Richard Kennedy MD

Can you imagine taking control of your health and arming yourself against prostate cancer? That's what we promise you'll learn from this episode of Micro Musketeers Moment. Our co-host, Dr. Richard Kennedy MD, offers a wealth of knowledge from his 36 years of clinical experience in primary care, and he shares this with us in a captivating conversation that explores the world of prostate cancer — from understanding incidence rates and risk factors to discussing the PSA test and its pivotal role in detecting the disease.<br/><br/>Navigating the path of prevention strategies, we illuminate the importance of exercise, fitness, and recognizing your family history. We delve into the ongoing debate around regular screenings and their impact on decreasing death rates from prostate cancer. Dr. Kennedy candidly evaluates various treatment options for those diagnosed with prostate cancer, outlining their pros and cons. With personal anecdotes and insights, this episode is more than a data dump or medical jargon. It’s a call to action, a chance for you to seize control over your health. Listen in to learn about when and how often the PSA test should be done, and how you can protect yourself from prostate cancer. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.<br/><br/>Prostate Cancer Foundation - Resources:https://www.pcf.org/patient-resources/Support the showContact Wellness Musketeers:<br/><br/>Email Dave at davidmliss@gmail.com with comments, questions, and suggestions for future guests.<br/><br/>Follow us on our social media: Instagram Facebook YouTube Music featured in this podcast is graciously provided by Corbin Dooley and Bikiniwax records. You can learn about and listen to Corbin and his music here: www.corbindooley.com and www.bikiniwax.com. Corbin Dooley - Choices Instrumental (© ℗ 2020 Bikiniwax Records) Subscribe to our newsletter: Contact our co-host "Aussie" Mike James and sign up for our newsletter: Wellness Musketeers Newsletter Every word ever spoken on Wellness Musketeers is now AI-searchable using Fathom.fm, a search engine for podcasts: https://fathom.fm <br/>