#39 - Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer

Publish Date: 2019/2/4

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#39 - Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What led Ted to pursue his PhD?

How did the scientific landscape change during Ted's PhD in the 1990s?

What advice does Ted have for MD-PhD students, and why did he choose urology and Johns Hopkins?

What is the history of prostate surgery and Pat Walsh's contributions?

What are the risks involved in prostate surgery?

How should prostate cancer be screened?

What is the controversy surrounding mass screening for prostate cancer?

What should you know about biopsies and MRI?

Why is urology a great field of medicine, and why does Peter want a goat?

Ted’s work with Ben Stiller

What is the Gleason grading system?

What is the controversy surrounding testosterone, DHT, and prostate cancer?

What is the metabolism of the prostate?

What are the most exciting areas of research in prostate cancer?

What benign issues involve the prostate, and how are they treated?

Video of Ted’s surgeries, the latest technology, and male contraceptive options

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#39 - Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer 02:31:55

The Peter Attia Drive

Chapters

What led Ted to pursue his PhD?

How did the scientific landscape change during Ted's PhD in the 1990s?

What advice does Ted have for MD-PhD students, and why did he choose urology and Johns Hopkins?

What is the history of prostate surgery and Pat Walsh's contributions?

What are the risks involved in prostate surgery?

How should prostate cancer be screened?

What is the controversy surrounding mass screening for prostate cancer?

What should you know about biopsies and MRI?

Why is urology a great field of medicine, and why does Peter want a goat?

Ted’s work with Ben Stiller

What is the Gleason grading system?

What is the controversy surrounding testosterone, DHT, and prostate cancer?

What is the metabolism of the prostate?

What are the most exciting areas of research in prostate cancer?

What benign issues involve the prostate, and how are they treated?

Video of Ted’s surgeries, the latest technology, and male contraceptive options

Watches and cars

Shownotes Transcript

PodQuest PodQuest Podcast Discovery Engine tailors playlist for your curiosity

#39 - Ted Schaeffer, M.D., Ph.D.: How to catch, treat, and survive prostate cancer