What does a prostate cancer diagnosis really mean — and how do you know when screening or treatment is needed? Prostate cancer is common, but not every case carries the same risk, and today’s diagnostic tools and treatment options can help men make more informed decisions while protecting quality of life.

In this episode of Baptist Health Talk, host Willard Shepard speaks with urologist and surgical oncologist Dr. Manuel Ozambela of Baptist Health Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute about prostate cancer screening, diagnosis and the technology changing how the disease is treated.

•  Why prostate cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages 
•  How PSA testing works and what an elevated PSA may — and may not — mean 
•  Who may be at higher risk based on family history, genetics and race 
•  How MRI and targeted biopsy help diagnose prostate cancer 
•  How robotic surgery, HIFU and IRE are expanding treatment options 
•  How PSMA imaging helps doctors determine where cancer is located 
•  How AI is beginning to improve prostate imaging and treatment planning 
•  Why preserving urinary and sexual function is an important part of treatment 

The takeaway: knowing your personal risk, talking with your physician and staying current with screening can help detect prostate cancer earlier — when more treatment options may be available.

Host:
Willard Shepard
Award-Winning Journalist

Guest:
Manuel Ozambela, M.D.
Urologic Surgical Oncologist
Herbert Wertheim Cancer Institute

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