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A doctor's humbling journey through prostate cancer recovery


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Interventional physiatrist Francisco M. Torres discusses his article, "A doctor's own prostate cancer recovery." He shares his vulnerable story of undergoing a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy and the unexpected shame and "erosion of dignity" caused by severe urinary incontinence. Francisco explains how his medical assumption that anatomical knowledge would ensure a fast recovery was wrong, and how pelvic floor physical therapy with biofeedback finally restored his function. The conversation advocates for a systemic shift toward "prehabilitation," arguing that men should start pelvic floor training weeks before surgery rather than being sent home with a pamphlet and diapers.

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