So, what is a prostate anyway? Where is it located? 

Today, we circle back and bring our very first podcast, Episode 1, out of the vault. It was an informative interview with the urologist, Dr. Brantley Thrasher, who explains everything you need to know about the prostate. This episode forms the foundation for your understanding of the prostate gland and what could go wrong with it. The information in this episode is vital to grasp, no matter which stage you are at in your prostate journey. Dr. Thrasher will bring you fully up to speed with all you need to know about the prostate gland, its function, and what could go wrong with it. Stay tuned for more!

Dr. Thrasher is the immediate past president of the American Urologic Association, the former chair of the department of urology at the University of Kansas Medical Center, and the current executive director of the American Board of Urology. In addition to giving over 400 presentations at local, national, and international meetings, he has written more than 190 manuscripts, book chapters, and monographs in the field of urology. 

We have taken a break from recording any new interviews until the start of Season 3 of the Prostate Health Podcast. We have had a lot of excitement recently with the launch of the Prostate Health Academy, and we ask you to keep our family in our thoughts as we will soon be welcoming our third child to our family!

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:

• Dr. Thrasher explains what a prostate is.
• The primary purpose of the prostate.
• Where the prostate is located and some of the structures that surround it.
• The average size of the prostate.
• The function of the prostate gland and what it does for a man.
• The different zones of the prostate.
• What stimulates the growth of the prostate.
• The things that men would need to worry about regarding the prostate.
• The consequences of removing a prostate.
• In cases where men are having symptoms, they should see a urologist.

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