Urology Care Podcast

Dr. Suzette Sutherland is with us to talk about what you should know about your urinary system during the summertime. Are you curious about how much water you should actually be drinking every day? Wondering if that swimming pool or hot tub will increase your risk of a UTI? Do you have an upcoming trip and not sure about how to stick to a good routine? Dr. Sutherland breaks down these questions so you can worry less and enjoy your summer more! Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:55 - Introduction 1:34 - How does travel impact our urinary system? 4:07 - How much water should we actually be drinking every day? 8:50 - Can staying in a wet bathing suit cause a UTI? 12:50 - Does holding your urine cause a UTI? 15:22 - Benefits of sticking to a routine while traveling 19:46 - Advice for keeping your urinary system in check while traveling For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https

Our two guests, Dr. Rena Malik and Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, joined us during a live webinar to talk about Women's Health in Urology. Enjoy this engaging conversation where Dr. Malik and Dr. Milhouse share their thoughts on this topic in hopes that women will find more comfort in talking about their health. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 2:00 - Introductions 3:36 - Common female urologic conditions 8:45 - Why is it hard for some female urologic conditions to be diagnosed? 14:15 - What can women do when they don't feel heard by their doctor? 17:03 - How can women advocate for themselves when it comes to their health? 20:21 - Common misconceptions about women's health on social media 23:15 - How to find accurate info on social media? 27:35 - How can we normalize talking about women's health in urology? 30:23 - Q & A 36:42 - Final Thoughts For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https

Dr. Ali Dabaja is with us to talk about home sperm testing. He details what home sperm testing is and how it can be used for infertility. The goal of this podcast episode is to bring awareness to these home sperm testing kits so more people know they have access to these resources. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:37 - Dr. Dabaja Introduction 1:04 - What is home sperm testing? 1:48 - When did home sperm testing become popular and what are its benefits? 2:52 - How accurate are these tests? 3:50 - Where can you get a home test? 4:55 - Who is a good candidate for these tests? 6:15 - Should you talk to a doctor about the results? 7:19 - When should these home tests be used? 8:05 - What is most important for patients to know about home sperm testing? 8:45 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. *

On this episode we had the honor of speaking with two guests on the topic of pheochromocytoma or an adrenal gland tumor. Our first guest is Michael Campbell, a pheochromocytoma survivor, who shares a powerful story of how he learned about his diagnosis and the journey he then had to take to fight for his life. Our second guest is Dr. Ben Ristau, a urologic oncologist at UConn Health in Connecticut and one of the doctors who ultimately helped to save Michael's life. Dr. Ristau talks about pheochromocytoma from a medical perspective and details what you should know. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for an “Ask the Experts” segment, where Michael will get to ask Dr. Ristau some questions from a patient’s perspective. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: Michael Campbell, Survivor: 1:07 - Introduction 2:12 - The story 16:41 - Recovery and where he is today 21:25 - Advice for patients and caregivers Dr. Ben Ristau: 24:28 - Introduction 26:30 - What is pheochromocytoma? 28:52 -

March is Kidney Health Month and our guest is Dr. Carmen Tong, a pediatric urologist at The University of Alabama at Birmingham and Children's of Alabama. She talks about prenatal hydronephrosis, which is a very common condition in unborn babies. Listen as Dr. Tong breaks down the basics of this condition so new and expecting parents can be more informed. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:42 - Introduction 1:14 - What is prenatal hydronephrosis? 3:17 - Diagnosis 4:57 - Treatment 7:55 - Advice for parents 9:28 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. **** March 3, 2022

February is Black History Month and The Urology Care Foundation is bringing more awareness to information that is of great value to Black men and women. We have four doctors with us to share their knowledge on Black men and women's health and how they can stay healthy in their lives. Stay tuned as Dr. McNeil, Dr. Stork, Dr. Sutherland and Dr. Moses talk about this important topic. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:38 - Introduction 1:40 - What do you think is important for people know about the Black community as it relates to urology? 3:43 - Why are people in the Black community at higher risk for some conditions? 8:21 - How can we bring more awareness of the importance of Black men and women’s health and seeing a doctor regularly? 12:40 - During Black History Month, what health advice do you think is important to share? For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra at https://www.uro

Our two guests on this podcast episode talk about Bladder Exstrophy. Pamela Artigas shares her story as a mother of a child with bladder exstrophy and her work as the President and Executive VP of the Association for the Bladder Exstophy Community. Dr. Amanda North then explains more in detail the medical side of this condition. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for an “Ask the Experts” segment, where Pamela will get to ask Dr. North some questions of her own. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 1:10 - Pamela Artigas Introduction 1:49 - Pamela shares her story adopting a child with bladder exstrophy 6:58 - Challenges along the way 11:33 - Involvement in Association for the Bladder Exstrophy Community and their work 17:09 - Pamela's advice for others 19:15 - Pamela's final thoughts 20:19 - Dr. North Introduction 22:17 - What is bladder exstrophy? 27:51 - Why is bladder exstrophy not well known within pediatric urology? 32:33 - Dr. North's advice for others 34:58 - Dr. North's f

Dr. Ekene Enemchukwu, MD, MPH, FPMRS is with us to talk about Black women’s health from the perspective of a urogynecologist (female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgeon). The goal of this podcast episode is to help patients and caregivers have a better understanding about the health of Black women. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:27 – Dr. Enemchukwu introduction 1:00 – How can others benefit from this conversation? 2:28 – When should Black women see a doctor? 4:01 – Which checkups/screenings should Black women consider, why should they be considered and when they are recommend? 8:55 – What else should be on a health checklist for Black women? 12:55 – Final thoughts For more information, please visit https://www.urologyhealth.org/ and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra® at https://www.urologyhealth.org/healthy-living/urologyhealth-extra. These resources were created in part due to a charitable donation from Astellas. **** Dec

We are back with our two guests, Dr. Eugene Lee and Dr. Casey Kowalik to discuss Overactive Bladder or OAB. If you missed part one, be sure to check out the previous podcast titled “Overactive Bladder: Learn the Basics with Dr. Eugene Lee and Dr. Casey Kowalik.” This episode picks back up as Dr. Lee and Dr. Kowalik dive deeper into the conversation of OAB and how to manage this condition on the go. Whether you have a busy lifestyle or are just looking for some relief during normal day-to-day activities, Dr. Lee and Dr. Kowalik are here to help talk about what people with OAB can do to manage their symptoms. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 1:33 – Dr. Lee on his tips for managing OAB on the go 5:02 – Can holding your bladder cause OAB? 6:18 – How to feel supported with OAB 9:08 – Most commonly asked questions 10:44 – Best advice to manage symptoms on the go and at work 11:34 – Final thoughts Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more informa

Our two guests on this podcast episode talk about Overactive Bladder (OAB). Our first guest is Dr. Eugene Lee, a urologic oncologist and Associate Professor for the Department of Urology at the University of Kansas Health System. Dr. Lee joins us as a patient in this podcast, sharing his experience living with OAB. Our second guest is Dr. Kowalik, a urologist and Assistant Professor also at the University of Kansas Health System who joins in on the conversation to talk about the medical side of OAB. Curious about managing OAB on the go? Stay tuned for part two of this podcast with Dr. Lee and Dr. Kowalik. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:58 - Introduction 1:49 - Dr. Lee’s experience living with OAB 7:43 – What is OAB? 8:34 – How common is OAB? 9:31 – Symptoms of OAB 10:14 – Causes of OAB 10:57 – Diagnosing OAB 11:28 – Things you may not know about OAB Patient resources provided through the generous support of Astellas. For more information, please visit https://www.urolog

Our guest is Dr. Yahir Santiago-Lastra, the Associate Professor of Urology at UC San Diego Health and she talks with us about all things urinary tract infections (UTIs). Dr. Santiago-Lastra gets real about the basics around UTIs including what they are, why they happen, how they are treated and how to prevent them. We've got you covered on the basics whether it's your first UTI or a recurrent UTI. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:47 - Introduction 1:30 - What is a UTI? 2:38 - Main symptoms & diagnosis 5:56 - Can both men & women get UTIs? Are they transmitted sexually? 7:29 - Can UTIs go away on their own? 8:28 - Treatment for UTIs 10:07 - Recurrent UTIs & why they happen 13:09 - Preventing UTIs 15:54 - Debunking UTI myth 18:48 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. This podcast is brought to you by the Urology Care Foundation in partnership with the Society of U

Our guest is Dr. Michael Morris, a medical oncologist and head of the GU Oncology Prostate Cancer Section at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City. He talks with us about imaging for prostate cancer to help educate patients about the new advances in imaging as an assessment and detection tool of prostate cancer. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:49 - Introduction 1:28 - What is prostate cancer? 4:03 - Common tests to diagnose prostate cancer 5:41 - What is an imaging test? How does it help with prostate cancer? 8:15 - Process of an imaging test 13:34 - Different imaging agents available 16:31 - Is one imaging agent better than another? 17:49 - Improvements in imaging agents 20:44 - What to ask your doctor about imaging for prostate cancer? 22:31 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. This podcast was made possible by the generous support from Lant

Our guest is Lillie Shockney, a breast cancer survivor and nurse navigator who helps patients with advanced cancer advocate for their lives. Lillie also spent many years caring for her father with prostate cancer and in this episode she shares some stories from that journey. This episode contains some content surrounding suicidal thoughts and may be triggering for some. For more information, please visit www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. **** October 7, 2021

Our two guests on this podcast episode talk about prostate cancer and early detection for higher risk patients. Dr. McNeil shares his personal story around prostate cancer and how that led him to become a urologist who helps treat men with this disease. Dr. Maroni then joins in to talk about his work in the prostate cancer space while then going into more detail with Dr. McNeil on prostate cancer screenings, early detection for higher risk patients and how disparities affect care. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:54 - Introduction 1:26 - Dr. McNeil personal story 5:35 - Dr. Maroni's work in prostate cancer space 8:25 - Prostate cancer overview and symptoms 10:44 - Risk factors 13:16 - Prostate cancer screenings 16:43 - Treatment options 18:40 - Disparities in medical field 22:13 - Impact of disparities on clinical practices 25:57 - Advice to patients and caregivers 27:53 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to o

Dr. Todd Morgan is with us to talk about genetic testing for prostate cancer. The goal of this podcast is to help patients be better prepared to talk with their health care team about genetic testing in the treatment of prostate cancer. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:27 - Dr. Morgan introduction 1:00 - Prostate cancer review 1:58 - Genetic testing review 3:17 - Value of this testing 5:43 - Genetic testing timing and treatment choices 7:23 - Who can be helped with genetic testing 8:38 - Who administers testing? Next steps for patients 11:30 - Talking with your doctor 13:09 - Should genetic testing be used to help prevent prostate cancer? 14:54 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. This podcast was supported by a charitable contribution by AstraZeneca. **** September 2, 2021

Listen to our guest, Dr. Courtney Rowe, a pediatric urologist at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center in Hartford, CT. Dr. Rowe is part of their YouTube series titled “Don’t Freak Out” where she explains some kid’s urology issues people often don’t talk about. This podcast episode talks about some of the basics around pediatric urology and how parents can learn more so they don’t freak out. Stay tuned for a special “Ask the Experts” segment at the end of the podcast, where Dr. Rowe’s children ask their mom a few questions about urology! Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:46 – Dr. Rowe Introduction 2:24 – What is pediatric urology? What does a pediatric urologist do? 3:10 – What sparked initial interest in pediatric urology? 4:43 – Advice for parents 7:02 – “Don’t Freak Out” YouTube series 9:49 – What to know about kid’s health 12:16 – Talking with kids about pediatric urology 16:15 – Final thoughts 17:18 – “Ask the Experts” segment For more information, please visit Urology

Jonathan Little, a penile cancer survivor from the UK, opens up about the journey he has gone through from when he first started noticing symptoms to now being in remission. His humor, positive attitude and "one step at a time" mindset are just a few things that make his story so interesting. To read more about Jonathan's story and journey with cancer, check out his personal blog at https://www.knob.blog/ Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:37 - Introduction 1:08 - Initial diagnosis & experience 3:52 - Next steps after diagnosis 8:04 - Mindset after surgery 12:01 - Treatment after surgery 28:07 - Recovering during a pandemic 30:54 - Where is Jonathan today in his journey? 32:23 - Taking ownership of his story 37:42 - Advice for others 39:55 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit https://www.urologyhealth.org/ and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. **** June 30, 2021

Dr. Byron Varnado is with us to talk about African American men’s health from the perspective of a general practitioner. The goal of this podcast episode is to help African American men better understand how they can maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:19 – Dr. Varnado introduction 0:59 – How can others benefit from this conversation? 2:32 – When should African American men see a doctor? 3:55 – Which checkups/screenings should African American men consider, why should they be considered and when they are recommend? 6:53 – What else should be on a health checklist for African American men? 8:32 – Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. Funding and support provided by Pfizer Oncology. **** June 17, 2021

Dr. Neal Shore is with us to talk about bladder cancer. The goal of this podcast episode is to help facilitate communication between patients and physicians on the new emerging genetic and biomarker testing and treatment options for bladder cancer. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:35 - Dr. Shore introduction 1:36 - Bladder cancer overview 3:37 - Genetic and biomarker testing overview 7:04 - Importance of this testing 8:11 - Genetic testing timing, waiting period and treatment choices 9:58 - Who benefits from this testing? 12:00 - Who administers testing? and next steps for patients 13:10 - Talking with your doctor 14:42 - Final thoughts For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don't forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. Patient resources provided by the generous support of Janssen Oncology. **** June 3, 2021

Our two guests on this podcast episode talk about Interstitial Cystitis (IC). Teri shares her journey living with IC and Dr. Suzette E. Sutherland, MD, MS, FPMRS answers some questions to help listeners better understand this condition. Stay tuned at the end of this episode for an “Ask the Experts” segment, where Teri will get to ask Dr. Sutherland some questions from a patient’s perspective. Short on time? Use the below timestamps to jump to any section: 0:55 – Teri’s story 6:14 – Teri’s advice as a patient 7:16 – Finding a urologist 8:15 – Dr. Sutherland intro 9:00 – What is IC? 10:47 – How common is IC? 12:01 – Who is affected? 12:44 – Diagnosis and treatment overview 18:14 – Finding the right doctor 20:44 – Are some treatments more successful? 24:40 – Final thoughts 26:40 – “Ask the Experts” segment For more information, please visit UrologyHealth.org and don’t forget to subscribe to our free digital magazine, UrologyHealth extra. **** May 6, 2021