Life Kit What to know about prostate cancer
28 snips
Dec 8, 2025 
Dr. Kelvin Moses, a urology professor and director at Vanderbilt's Comprehensive Prostate Cancer Clinic, dives into the critical world of prostate cancer. He discusses how most cases are asymptomatic, making routine screenings essential. Learn about PSA measures and the implications of elevated levels, along with the importance of understanding symptoms that warrant further evaluation. Dr. Moses also addresses treatment options and the necessity of second opinions, while Montel Jordan shares his personal experience and advocacy for awareness and screening.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Montel Jordan's Diagnosis And Treatment
- Montel Jordan was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 55 after routine screening and biopsy.
- He chose prostate removal and later radiation when cancer remained in lymph nodes and the prostate bed.
Early Cancer Often Feels Nothing
- Early-stage prostate cancer usually causes no symptoms and can feel nonexistent to the patient.
- That makes routine screening the main way most cancers are found.
Screening Age Guidelines Vary Widely
- Guidelines disagree on when to start screening: USPSTF suggests 55–69 with shared decision-making.
- NCCN (per Kelvin Moses) recommends 45–75 and earlier for higher-risk men.