184: Prostate cancer and testosterone levels – a lived experience.
Description
In this episode, Melissa and Shane dive deep into health topics encountered by Shane, including personal experiences with prostate cancer, low testosterone, and hormone replacement therapy. They cover:
- Health Management and Responsibility
- The significance of individual responsibility in monitoring and managing personal health.
- Exploring the role of hormone levels in cell regeneration and cancer development, with Melissa sharing a study on how low testosterone might increase the risk of high-grade prostate cancer.
Testosterone Replacement Therapy
- Benefits and challenges of testosterone replacement therapy for mood, energy, and overall well-being.
- Shane shares his journey with prostate cancer, from diagnosis to treatment, and how low testosterone influenced his health management.
- A discussion on therapy options, dosage adjustments, and the importance of regular monitoring for optimal health outcomes.
Practical Health Tools
- Shane and Melissa discuss the W-912 massage pen for nerve stimulation, used to improve recovery post-surgery and general nerve health. [Link included below] *note this is Shane’s experience and not a professional endorsement by Melissa
Tune in to hear Shane’s unique insights on his hormone health, his journey through cancer recovery, and taking charge of personal health through informed decisions and proactive measures.
Further reading:
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