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Intellectual Medicine
Dr. Stephen Petteruti brings more than 30 years of medical experience to candid conversations about prostate cancer, men's health, hormones, longevity, and the decisions that affect how men live and age. Get the research, clinical perspective, and questions worth asking before making health decisions.
Episodes
- Intellectual Medicine
HIFU Treatment for Prostate Cancer: A Very Expensive Mistake?
Is HIFU a promising alternative to traditional prostate cancer treatments, or are patients taking on unnecessary risks and expenses?In this episode of…
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Gleason Score Explained: Why It Shouldn't Determine Your Prostate Cancer Treatment
What does your Gleason score really tell you about prostate cancer, and how much influence should it have on your treatment decisions?In this episode of…
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His PSA Was 353. Prostate Cancer Was Spreading, So We Put Him On The Protocol
What happens when prostate cancer has already spread, and how can treatment decisions affect a patient's quality of life?In this episode of Intellectual…
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Prostate Cancer Diet: Can You Still Eat Sugar, Meat, and Dairy?
Can you really starve prostate cancer by changing what you eat? And do you need to give up sugar, meat, and dairy after a prostate cancer diagnosis?In this…
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Surgery vs. Radiation For Prostate Cancer: What Should You Choose?
When men with prostate cancer are presented with surgery or radiation, how should they evaluate the evidence behind those choices?In this episode of…
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Can I Live With Prostate Cancer?
A prostate cancer diagnosis can immediately raise one frightening question: How long do I have? In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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Gleason 8 Prostate Cancer in His Late 50s — What Happened One Year Later?
What happens when a prostate cancer diagnosis points toward aggressive treatment, but the patient decides to pause and consider another approach?In this…
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His PSA Was 16. But That Wasn’t the Number That Worried Me
A man in his 60s feels healthy, but his PSA has climbed above 16 and his MRI shows a PI-RADS 5 lesion. With the focus firmly on prostate cancer, Dr. Stephen…
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What To Expect After Prostate Surgery: PSA, Sex & Recovery
What happens after prostate cancer surgery, and what can you do when recovery doesn’t look the way you expected? In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr…
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EpiSwitch PSE vs. PSA: Don't Spend $900 on This Test Before You Know This
A newer prostate cancer blood test is being promoted as 270% better than PSA, but what does that claim actually mean?In this episode of the Intellectual…
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Prostate Cancer Surgery: You Need to Know This Before You Say Yes
Prostate cancer surgery is a major and irreversible decision, but how much do you actually know about your surgeon’s outcomes, the risks involved, and what…
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Make Your Body Less Friendly to Cancer: What to Eat, How to Exercise, and What Actually Matters
What can you do every day to support your health after a prostate cancer diagnosis without allowing cancer to take over your life?This week on Intellectual…
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He Refused Surgery. One Year Later, Doctors Couldn't Explain the MRI
What happens when a man diagnosed with prostate cancer decides not to undergo surgery or radiation?In this episode of the Intellectual Medicine podcast, Dr…
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Fauci Pleaded the Fifth (111 Times!)... Medicine Still Hasn’t Learned Its Lesson
Should patients always trust the experts, or should they ask more questions?This week on the Intellectual Medicine podcast, Dr. Stephen Petteruti reflects on…
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MRI vs. Biopsy: Which Should Come First?
An elevated PSA often leads to an important question: should you have a prostate biopsy right away, or is an MRI the better first step? In this episode of…
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Can Stress Make Prostate Cancer Worse? The Truth About Fear and Cancer
A prostate cancer diagnosis can bring uncertainty, fear, and stress, but does stress actually make cancer worse? In this episode of the Intellectual Medicine…
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Can You Starve Cancer? The Warburg Theory And What You Should Know About Extreme Diets
Can cancer really be "starved" through diet? In this episode of the Intellectual Medicine podcast, Dr. Petteruti takes a closer look at the Warburg Theory and…
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Is Watchful Waiting The Right Thing To Do When You Have Prostate Cancer?
Is “watchful waiting” for prostate cancer really the safest path—or could it be creating more harm than help?Today on Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen…
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Don’t Biopsy Your Prostate: What They Don’t Tell You About Gleason 7, 8 & 9
In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the conventional thinking around prostate biopsies, Gleason scores, and treatment…
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Low PSA? Don’t Celebrate Until You Check Testosterone
In this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the common belief that a low PSA is always good news. He explains that PSA is not a…
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What Causes Cancer? The Truth Most Doctors Don’t Talk About
What Causes Cancer? The Truth Most Doctors Don’t Talk AboutIn this episode of Intellectual Medicine, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explores the relationship between…
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The Overdiagnosis Trap: Why Common Prostate Screenings Often Lead to Unnecessary Harm
What if the diagnosis you fear most is also the one most likely to be wrong and the treatment that follows causes more damage than the disease ever would? In…
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BPH Explained: Best Treatments for Enlarged Prostate and Frequent Urination in Men
Longer lives bring new changes and with the right strategy, those changes don’t have to limit how you feel or function. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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Repurposed Drugs for Prostate Cancer: What Your Oncologist Will Never Tell You
Smarter treatment paths often begin with asking better questions about what truly works and what simply sounds promising. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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The Dangerous Myth of "Cancer Free"
Stronger health comes from staying engaged, not from assuming the fight is over. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the idea of being “cancer…
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The $11 Billion Mammogram Industry No One Questions
The most dangerous medical advice is the kind that never gets questioned. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti takes a closer look at the $11 billion…
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Peter Attia, MD is wrong about Prostate Cancer and PSA
Clear thinking leads to stronger health decisions and better long-term outcomes. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti takes a closer look at common guidance…
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Say NO to Prostate Cancer Biopsies, Surgery, and Radiation
Strong outcomes often come from slowing down—not rushing into irreversible decisions. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti questions the automatic path from…
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The Anti-Aging Breakthrough: Can This Molecule Help You Live Longer? (C60 Explained)
Stronger, sharper years are possible when you target the source of aging. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti sits down with Chris Burris, Chief Scientist…
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Your Free Prostate Cancer Screening Is a Trap — Here Is the Truth
Better health outcomes often come from slowing down and asking a harder question: is this test actually serving me, or is it serving the system? In this…
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Radiation for Prostate Cancer? Here's Why You Should Just Say No
Your PSA number isn't the problem. The treatment your doctor recommends for it might be. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti makes a bold, evidence-backed…
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Estrogen for Prostate Cancer? New Study Misses the Real Problem
Stronger outcomes in prostate cancer come from protecting vitality. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the idea that estrogen could be a…
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Stop Saying Yes to Your Doctor: The Medical Tests You Should Be Refusing
Better health decisions often start with a simple habit: pause, ask questions, and understand why something is being recommended. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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Anti-Aging, Hormone Therapy & Longevity Explained | Dr. Julian Gershon
Longer, stronger years are within reach when the right habits and therapies come together at the right time. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti speaks with…
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Prostate Cancer Warning Signs Most Men Ignore | Biopsies & Early Detection
Better health begins with awareness. The body often whispers long before disease speaks loudly. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains why many…
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Ivermectin and Fenbendazole for Prostate Cancer: The Conversation No One Is Having
Real progress in medicine comes from asking better questions and prostate cancer care deserves that kind of thinking. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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The PSA Test Myth: What Doctors Never Explain To Men | PSE | EPI | 4k Score
Fight Cancer Like A Man! Grab it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLZ9TL8N?ref=sp_email A single number should never decide a man’s future. Yet for decades…
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Best Diet for Prostate Cancer | What Actually Matters for Cancer Progression
Does nutrition matter when you are facing prostate cancer? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti lays out a practical, data-driven framework for prostate…
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Colon Cancer Under 50: Putting the James Van Der Beek Headlines into Perspective
Rising cases of colon cancer under 50 deserve attention, yet they also require proportion, data, and disciplined thinking. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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Stop the Prostate Biopsy Frenzy: The Truth About MRI, PI-RADS, and PSA| Dr. Stephen Petteruti #prostatecancer
PSA spikes, abnormal MRI results, and high PI-RADS scores often trigger immediate fear and for many men, that fear leads straight to biopsy. In this episode…
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ED, Low Testosterone and Peyronie's After Prostate Cancer Treatment
A diagnosis and even aggressive treatment does not have to mark the end of strength, intimacy, or confidence. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti speaks…
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How Exercise Impacts Prostate Cancer Outcomes
Movement builds strength, resilience, and confidence. Even small, consistent actions can protect your future. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti walks…
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Prostate Cancer Didn’t Kill Testosterone. Doctors Did. | Dr. Stephen Petteruti #prostatecancer
A diagnosis should never strip a man of strength, vitality, or hope but rather push medicine to think deeper, not narrower. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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The Tests Men With Prostate Cancer Should Question First | Dr. Stephen Petteruti
Longevity improves when health decisions are guided by clarity rather than hype. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti breaks down the most common anti-aging…
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Metastatic Prostate Cancer: What Actually Matters After the Cancer Has Spread
Even after a serious diagnosis, men can still pursue decisions that protect the life they want to live. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti addresses…
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Does Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT) Help You Live Longer? What You Should Know
Vitality and longevity are often framed as a tradeoff, but modern medicine is beginning to challenge that assumption. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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Focal Therapy for Prostate Cancer: Does It Actually Work?
Progress in medicine works best when it brings clarity especially when new prostate cancer treatments promise precision. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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Prostate Cancer, Longevity, and the Treatments That Help—or Hurt—Your Lifespan
Longevity is built on choices that respect human biology. When health decisions are guided by evidence instead of hype, the path forward becomes clearer. In…
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Prostate Cancer Bone Metastasis: Why Standard Treatment Fails Men and What to Do Instead
Prostate cancer that spreads to the bone does not automatically mean surrendering vitality or choice. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains why…
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Should You Take Metformin For Anti-aging?
Aging sits at the intersection of biology, behavior, and belief. While time moves forward on its own and how the body responds depends on the choices made. In…
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Why The Gleason Scores Fail Men
A diagnosis should bring clarity, not confusion or fear. Yet for decades, men have been handed a Gleason score and told it defines their future. In this…
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Top 5 Anti-aging Hacks
Longevity comes from making thoughtful choices that respect how the body actually works. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti speaks plainly about what it…
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PSA Rising: Stop Letting Them Scare You
A rising PSA can be a useful signal not a verdict on your health. It’s an opportunity to slow down, think clearly, and make thoughtful decisions. In this…
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How Fear Sells Prostate Cancer Treatment
Fear can turn even measured men into urgent patients and nowhere is that more obvious than in prostate cancer treatment. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti…
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One Habit That Cuts Prostate Cancer Death Risk by 61%
A longer, stronger life often begins with one intentional step. Yet the simplest habits are the ones we underestimate most. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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The Hidden Cost of Androgen Deprivation Therapy
Testosterone is often blamed for fueling prostate cancer but many men never hear that losing it too soon may cause far more harm. In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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Prostate Biopsies: The Hidden Risk No One Told You About
Most men hear “you need a biopsy” and assume it’s the responsible next step. But what if the real risk is the procedure itself? In this episode, Dr. Stephen…
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PSA Rising? Ask These 3 Questions
Staying strong through prostate cancer means more than treatments and procedures. In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti offers a clear, rational approach to…
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Focal Treatments TULSA & HIFU: Breakthrough Or False Promise?
What stops cancer from spreading? And are focal therapies like TULSA and HIFU really enough? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti breaks down the truth…
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Can Dogs Get Prostate Cancer? What It Teaches Us About Men’s Health
Did you know that dogs and most animals almost never get prostate cancer, yet humans do? In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti digs into one of medicine’s…