Mark's Prostate Cancer Experience
Prostate Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in men, responsible for about 1 in every 44 deaths. But, it's one of the few cancers that is completely curable. Mark was 51 years old when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. Now, almost a decade later he is online to tell his story of how he was diagnosed, and what other men should expect on their path to being cured of this disease. He talks about how he learned about his cancer, the surgery that saved his life, and how he manages with side effects such as incontinence and erectile disfunction. The good news is that he beat all the odds, and lives to tell others of what they can expect.
Mark's Prostate Cancer Experience
#301: 10 Years Cancer-Free: My Prostate Cancer Journey and What I’ve Learned
It’s been 10 years since my prostate cancer surgery — and today, I’m sharing the full story of what happened, what recovery was really like, and what life looks like a decade later.
Hi, and welcome to Season 3 of Mark’s Prostate Cancer Experience.
In this episode, I reflect on the day I learned I had prostate cancer, the decision to remove my prostate, the bumps along the way, and how I’ve stayed cancer-free for 10 years.
If you’re a man newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, preparing for surgery, or living with the after-effects, I hope my experience helps you feel less alone and more informed.
🩺 Topics Covered
- My diagnosis at age 51 and rising PSA levels
- Deciding between surgery, radiation, or active surveillance
- Recovery and regaining continence and sexual function
- What “positive margins” mean and how I handled recurrence
- Radiation follow-up 8 years later
- How I use AI tools like ChatGPT and Grok for medical research
- Mental attitude, faith, and staying positive through it all
- The future of prostate cancer treatment and AI