Navigating the sea of information out there can be quite a challenge, and men and their loved ones often struggle with knowing where to obtain good information about their prostate health. Today, we are excited to welcome Wendy L. Poage, the President of the Prostate Conditions Education Council, to talk to us about this issue. Wendy will also share some information about the organization, which is the nation’s leading resource for information about prostate health. Stay tuned to find out more.

Wendy has been the President of the Prostate Conditions Education Council since 1998. She also served as the Administrator of Urologic Oncology at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for over twenty years. Her vast experience with prostate cancer includes leadership positions in renowned educational institutions, hospitals, non-profits, and private practice settings, including but not limited to Vice-president of the National Alliance for State Prostate Cancer Coalitions and The Prostate Cancer Round Table. Her unique expertise and areas of interest include bridging the gap between patients, research, and medical providers. She is a highly sought-after international consultant and resource. Be sure to listen in today to learn where to find the best information about your prostate health.

Disclaimer: The Prostate Health Podcast is for informational purposes only. Nothing in this podcast should be construed as medical advice. By listening to the podcast, no physician-patient relationship has been formed. For more information and counseling, you must contact your personal physician or urologist with questions about your unique situation. 

Show highlights:

• Wendy explains what the Prostate Conditions Education Council is and how it was formed.
• Wendy discusses the Prostate Cancer Awareness Week program.
• Some of the tests that get offered through the Prostate Cancer Awareness Week program.
• The Prostate Cancer Awareness program is free for almost everyone.
• Wendy explains how you, the listener, can go about finding one of the prostate health screening sites across the US.
• Some of the ongoing education and awareness campaigns that the PCEC has championed.
• How women have helped to encourage men to take care of their prostate health and their overall health.
• How to go about getting good information about your prostate health.
• The benefits of getting a second opinion.
• How to stay up to speed with all the resources that PCEC has to offer.

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