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#ProstateCancer patient advocacy empowering men w/information to improve treatment outcomes + Men’s health/ lifestyle medicine education. #Prevention

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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Read this week’s Blue Cure email + subscribe: conta.cc/4hkbX03 You cannot manage what you do not measure.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
YOU CANNOT MANAGE WHAT YOU DO NOT MEASURE. Some health issues can develop without symptoms. Ask which numbers to know and whether to discuss PSA. PSA alone does not diagnose cancer. @gabecanales.bsky.social on KIII-TV’s Domingo Live. Know Your Numbers. Checklist: BlueCure.org
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Read this week’s Blue Cure email & subscribe: conta.cc/4rePSog Be the nudge he needs. “When was your last checkup?” “Have you asked your doctor about a PSA test?” Two simple questions can start an important health conversation.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
HAVE YOU ASKED THE MEN IN YOUR LIFE? “When was your last checkup?” “Have you asked your doctor about a PSA test?” Prostate cancer often has no early symptoms. Encourage him to know his risk and ask his doctor. Checklist: BlueCure.org
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
TAKE OWNERSHIP OF UROLOGIC HEALTH PCAM: Sijo Parekattil urges men in their 30s and 40s to be proactive. This is his clinical perspective. AUA/SUO: baseline PSA may begin 45–50 for average risk and should be offered at 40–45 for increased risk. Ask your clinician. BlueCure.org Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
BEFORE CHOOSING PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT Dr. Steven J. Frank of MD Anderson explains why men should understand treatment options and ask about a center’s experience and outcomes. Ask more questions. Educational only. faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/ste...
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
DON’T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS. Prostate cancer often causes no symptoms early. Board-certified urologist Aaron Spitz, MD, explains why he recommends both PSA testing and a DRE. Know your risk and ask your doctor when screening is appropriate for you. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
DON'T WAIT FOR SYMPTOMS TO START THE CONVERSATION. Kicking off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month this morning on KENS 5's Great Day SA. Know your risk. Know your family history. Talk with your doctor about whether PSA testing is appropriate for you. Ask more questions.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
PROstate of Mind: Why Waiting for Symptoms Could Put Your Health at Risk Blue Cure founder Gabe Canales' patient perspective is included in today's Prostate Cancer Awareness Month release from the Urology Care Foundation and American Urological Association. www.globenewswire.com/news-release...
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PROstate of Mind: Why Waiting for Symptoms Could Put Your Health at Risk
BALTIMORE, Sept. 01, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Most people expect cancer to come with warning signs, but when it comes to prostate cancer, one of the most...
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. Our message: ASK MORE QUESTIONS. Ask about your risk, family history, PSA, diagnosis, options, side effects and what you don't understand. There is no shame in asking about your health. BlueCure.org
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Testosterone Therapy? Ask If It’s Long Term Before starting testosterone therapy, ask if it may affect fertility, sperm production, and whether treatment could become long term. Get evaluated. Check your numbers. Talk with a qualified doctor. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Low Testosterone? Look at the Whole Picture Lifestyle matters, but low T can make change harder. Don’t self-diagnose from ads or social media. Ask your doctor about symptoms, labs, lifestyle, risks, benefits, and whether treatment is truly needed. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
BLACK MEN & PROSTATE CANCER Black men face higher prostate cancer risk and about twice the death rate of White men. Survivor and patient advocate Tony Minter urges families to share their history and men to ask when PSA screening should begin. Blue Cure is patient-led. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
DON'T LEAVE YOUR APPOINTMENT WITH UNANSWERED QUESTIONS Many men hold their questions in during doctor's visits. Gregory Jacob Jr. shares why he learned that asking questions isn't being difficult—it's taking an active role in your health.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
IT'S NOT JUST AN OLD MAN'S DISEASE Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. His message for young men: know your family history, know your numbers, ask questions, and don't assume that feeling fine means everything is fine. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
WHY WOMEN MATTER IN MEN'S HEALTH Many men get checked because someone they trust encouraged them to go. A wife. A daughter. A sister. A girlfriend. A friend. Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD discusses the role women often play in helping men take their health seriously Educational only. Not medical advice
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 41, Gregory Jacob Jr. now uses his experience to educate and empower others. In this clip, he shares an important message for Black men: know your numbers and talk with your doctor about screening. First in a series.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR HEALTH After 17 years living with advanced prostate cancer, Bob Evans has a message for men: know your family history, know your numbers, and don't assume that feeling fine means everything is fine. Talk with your doctor about PSA testing. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
PRE-CANCER EXPLAINED Many people assume a pre-cancerous cell will inevitably become cancer. According to MD Anderson researcher Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, that's not necessarily true. Pre-cancer is an abnormal cell, but it has not yet become cancer. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
DOES ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER TREATMENT EVER STOP? Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how his doctors use hormone therapy, PSA monitoring, and periods off treatment to help manage his cancer. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
WHAT DO YOUR LAB RESULTS REALLY MEAN? PSA, cholesterol, blood glucose, and HbA1c are all examples of biomarkers. In this first clip from our conversation, Johannes Fahrmann, PhD, of MD Anderson Cancer Center explains what biomarkers are and why they matter.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
HIGH PSA? WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? An elevated PSA does not automatically mean a biopsy is next. In this clip, Adam B. Weiner, MD, explains how repeat PSA testing, additional blood tests, and MRI can help guide the next steps. The goal is the right test for the right patient.
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Gabe Canales @gabecanales.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
PSA SCREENING: 35, 40, OR 50? Why do recommendations sometimes differ? Diagnosed with prostate cancer at 35, I've spent years hearing different perspectives on PSA screening. In this clip, Adam B. Weiner, MD, explains why recommendations may differ and what an early PSA can tell us.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
MANAGING TREATMENT SIDE EFFECTS FOR ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER Bob has lived w/advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how fatigue and lower energy are often related to treatment used to suppress testosterone and slow the spread of cancer. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
HOW PSMA PET SCANS TRACK ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. In this clip, he explains how PSMA PET scans help doctors monitor where cancer is in the body and track changes over time. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
POSITIVE ATTITUDE. GREAT DOCTORS. NEVER LOSE HOPE. Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. “…I’m going to beat this and it’s not going to beat me.” Talk to your doctor or a urologist about PSA testing and know your risk. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
IS THE “PROSTATE CANCER” LABEL FOR GLEASON 6 DOING MORE HARM THAN GOOD? Scott Eggener, MD discusses why some experts believe certain low-risk Gleason 6 prostate cancers may eventually need a different name to reduce anxiety and overtreatment. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
SHOULD GLEASON 6 STILL BE CALLED PROSTATE CANCER? Scott Eggener, MD discusses why some experts believe certain low-risk prostate cancers may eventually need a different name to reduce anxiety and overtreatment. This debate continues among leading experts. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
MANAGING ADVANCED PROSTATE CANCER FOR 17 YEARS Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. He explains how hormone therapy helps slow the disease and shares the anxiety many men feel waiting for PSA results. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
PROACTIVE UROLOGICAL HEALTH STARTS WITH CHECKUPS Many health issues, including high blood pressure and prostate problems, can develop quietly without symptoms. Alisa Berger, MD explains why routine checkups and PSA conversations matter, even for men who feel healthy. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
WHAT DOES “BOARD-CERTIFIED UROLOGIST” MEAN? Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why medical school alone is not the same as specialized urology training. Board-certified urologists complete years of additional residency training and exams focused specifically on urology. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
HOW TO SPOT MEDICAL MISINFORMATION Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why viewers should verify credentials online and be cautious of shock value, inflammatory claims, and “clickbaity” medical content. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
LIMITED ACCESS CAN DELAY MEN’S HEALTH CARE Urologist Alisa Berger, MD discusses how long travel distances and limited access to specialists can delay preventive care in rural communities. Many men feel “fine,” but prostate cancer and other conditions can develop quietly over time.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
Cured from cancer? You still need this Testicular cancer survival is high, but treatment like chemo or radiation can have long-term effects on heart and metabolic health and may raise risk of new cancers. Stay in care. Get annual checkups and screenings. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Should men over 70 get PSA tests? It depends. PSA is a blood test for prostate health. For men over 70, screening should be based on overall health and life expectancy, often 10–15 years or more. Have the conversation. Know your options. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Ask for this before a biopsy A high PSA doesn’t always mean cancer. PSA (prostate-specific antigen) can rise from cycling, sex, or lifting. Before MRI or biopsy, ask about repeating the test. Pause before you panic. Know your numbers. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Happy Mother’s Day to the mothers and women who encourage the men in their lives to prioritize their health. Your support and encouragement matter more than you know. #MothersDay
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
PSA doesn’t always mean cancer PSA can be elevated for several reasons, not just cancer, but also benign enlargement or infection. It’s a simple blood test. Talk with your doctor, ask about PSA testing, and know your baseline. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
I found a mass. Could it be cancer? As a teen, Gabe Canales (Blue Cure founder) felt one and kept it to himself. It was a varicocele (benign enlarged veins). He had surgery and it resolved. Not everything is cancer—but if something feels off, don’t ignore it. Talk to a doctor. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Bob Evans: diagnosed at 48. His brother at 42. As founder of Blue Cure, I was diagnosed at 35. I’ve met many men in their 40s. Prostate cancer may have no symptoms early. Talk to your doctor about PSA testing. Educational only.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
EARLY DETECTION CHANGES EVERYTHING Bob Evans has lived with advanced prostate cancer since 2009. His brother caught it early. Bob didn’t. Prostate cancer often has no symptoms early on. Talk to your doctor about PSA testing. Know your risk. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Severe testicular pain is not something to wait out. A man in Germany woke up at 2 a.m. with excruciating pain, nausea, and vomiting. He saw Dr. Bharadwaj’s video and went to the ER. It was testicular torsion. Surgery saved the testicle. If this happens, don’t wait. Seek urgent care.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Symptoms men shouldn’t ignore Most men wait. They hope it’s nothing. They tell themselves it will go away. Pay attention to: • A lump in the scrotum • Blood in the urine • Pain that doesn’t go away Talk with a urologist you trust. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
How to check yourself for testicular cancer Do a self-exam once a month. Same day. In the shower. Check each testicle using your fingers. Look for a lump, mass, or anything that doesn’t feel smooth. If something feels off, get it checked. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Check yourself once a month. It could save your life. Do a testicular self-exam monthly—same day, same routine. Look for a lump, mass, or change. If something feels off, get it checked. Stage 1 survival is ~99%. Early detection matters. Educational only. Not medical advice. #TesticularCancer
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
Erections = Blood Flow In this clip, Leon Telis, MD, urologist, Director of the Men’s Health Program at Mount Sinai and Assistant Professor of Urology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, explains why erections are closely tied to blood flow and overall health.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
If something has changed when you pee, don’t ignore it. Getting up more at night. Pushing or straining. Even blood in the urine. In this clip, Maheetha Bharadwaj, MD explains why these changes are worth paying attention to. ___ For education & awareness. Talk w/your doctor about your own health.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
TESTICULAR CANCER: KNOW THE SIGNS When caught early, testicular cancer is highly treatable. If something feels different, talk with a doctor and get it checked. Educational only. Not medical advice. April is Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. Share this with someone who should see it.
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Blue Cure @bluecure.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
Most men could benefit from meaningful diet changes. The good news is they can start one meal at a time. Dr. Amy Pearlman, MD explains why anti-inflammatory, plant-forward eating may help reduce prostate cancer risk. This is about progress, not perfection. Educational only. Not medical advice.
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