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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
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