Your PSA number isn't the problem. The treatment your doctor recommends for it might be.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti makes a bold, evidence-backed case against radiation therapy for prostate cancer. Drawing on the landmark ProtecT trial and other research, he explains why radiation — whether adjuvant, salvage, or seed-based — has never been shown to reduce death from prostate cancer, yet reliably causes lasting harm.

Dr. Stephen walks through the real data: men who received radiation had the same survival outcomes as men who did nothing, yet faced serious risks including radiation proctitis, secondary malignancies like lymphoma and leukemia, cardiovascular damage, and permanent quality-of-life consequences. The PSA cutoffs used to trigger these treatments? Arbitrary. Made up. Not applicable to every man.

He also challenges the foundational assumption that disrupting the prostate gland is helpful at all — proposing that cancer cells disturbed from their natural location may actually be forced to metastasize elsewhere. Instead, Dr. Stephen argues for monitoring the dynamic of PSA change over time, supporting whole-body health, and refusing treatments that guarantee harm without proven benefit.

If you want to make clear-eyed decisions about your prostate health — free from fear-driven medicine — this episode is essential. Press play now: Radiation for Prostate Cancer? Here's Why You Should Just Say No.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Stronger outcomes in prostate cancer come from protecting vitality.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti challenges the idea that estrogen could be a meaningful solution for prostate cancer. He explains how recent studies comparing estrogen therapy to androgen deprivation focus on lowering testosterone rather than improving real health outcomes. The result? Similar survival outcomes, but at the cost of vitality, strength, metabolic health, and quality of life.  

Dr. Stephen walks through the physiology and why that trade-off weakens muscle, bone, cognition, libido, and cardiovascular health without directly targeting cancer. Lowering PSA or testosterone is not the same as improving longevity or fighting disease effectively. 

Prostate cancer is often slow-moving, and not every intervention improves outcomes. Preserving metabolic health, maintaining strength, and supporting the body’s resilience may matter more than aggressive hormone suppression. 

If longevity, clarity, and informed decision-making matter to you, spend time with this episode. Press play now: Estrogen for Prostate Cancer? New Study Misses the Real Problem.

Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Better health decisions often start with a simple habit: pause, ask questions, and understand why something is being recommended.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti talks through the reality behind many routine medical tests, what they’re meant to do, and where they may fall short. He explains how screenings like digital rectal exams, routine EKGs, bone density scans, and certain cancer tests are sometimes driven more by habit, system pressure, or liability than clear patient benefit. 

Dr. Stephen offers a grounded way to think about it. If a result won’t influence treatment, it’s reasonable to pause and ask why it’s being done. That kind of conversation is responsible, informed care. 

The bigger message is simple and practical. Long-term health is built through consistent habits. Screening still has value, but it should fit the individual, not a default checklist.

If you care about longevity and making smarter, more intentional health decisions, spend a few minutes with this episode. Tune in now: Stop Saying Yes to Your Doctor: The Medical Tests You Should Be Refusing.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ 

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/ 

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Longer, stronger years are within reach when the right habits and therapies come together at the right time.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti speaks with Dr. Julian Gershon, DO,FAOASM,ABAARM, a leader in anti-aging and regenerative medicine, to challenge the idea that decline is “normal.” They focus on optimization using hormone balance, metabolic control, and proactive care to restore energy, clarity, and performance.

Dr. Julian outlines why testosterone, estradiol, and progesterone are central to vitality, how modern exposures accelerate hormone decline, and where therapies like growth hormone, peptides, mitochondrial support, and stem cells fit when used with precision, not hype.

The takeaway is simple: manage aging early, or accept its consequences later. Longevity means preserving strength, cognition, and independence, not just adding years.

Take one step today that compounds for decades. Don’t miss this episode of Anti-Aging, Hormone Therapy & Longevity Explained | Dr. Julian Gershon Jr.

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Dr. Julian Robert Gershon Jr., D.O., FAOASM ABAARM, is the lead figure at the renowned Aspen Institute for Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. Triple-board-certified in Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine, Dr. Julian embodies a wealth of expertise. Julian’s impressive career includes a fellowship in Stem Cell Therapy from the American Academy of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and board certifications from the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice. 

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-gershon-jr-do-faoasm-abaarm-2a1a3315/ 

Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ 

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/ 

Connect with Dr. Petteruti on:⁠

Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephenpetteruti/⁠ 

Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/dr.stephenpetteruti⁠ 

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Better health begins with awareness. The body often whispers long before disease speaks loudly.  

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains why many prostate cancer discussions focus too heavily on procedures while ignoring the body’s early signals. He critiques tests such as ConfirmMDx, which require a prostate biopsy to perform, and urges men to question how a test result will actually change medical decisions before agreeing to it. 

Dr. Stephen also outlines subtle warning signs that many men dismiss. Frequent cold sores, shingles outbreaks, unexplained fatigue, chronic inflammation, persistent muscle aches, digestive disruption, and ongoing skin irritation may all reflect immune system stress. These signals do not prove cancer, but they can indicate a body under strain.

Press play, take notes, and share this episode of Prostate Cancer Warning Signs Most Men Ignore | Biopsies & Early Detection with the men in your life who deserve better information about their health. 

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ 

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/ 

Connect with Dr. Petteruti on:⁠

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Real progress in medicine comes from asking better questions and prostate cancer care deserves that kind of thinking.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti examines the growing interest in ivermectin, fenbendazole, and the human-approved counterpart mebendazole. He explains how these drugs gained attention and why laboratory findings in cells or animals do not automatically translate into reliable human outcomes. 

Dr. Stephen also addresses the dangers of self-treatment fueled by internet claims. High-dose ivermectin protocols promoted online carry real risks, including neurological complications and liver injury. Within his Repurposed Drug Therapy protocol, these medications may play a limited, carefully monitored role alongside metabolic optimization, lifestyle changes, and clinical oversight.

For men who want both innovation and safety, this episode brings clarity to a topic filled with noise. Watch this episode of Ivermectin and Fenbendazole for Prostate Cancer: The Conversation No One Is Having.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ 

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/ 

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Fight Cancer Like A Man! Grab it here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLZ9TL8N?ref=sp_email A single number should never decide a man’s future. Yet for decades, the PSA test has triggered fear, biopsies, and life-altering treatments.

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti explains what prostate-specific antigen actually is, why it was never intended as a mass screening tool, and how biological variance, analytical variance, ejaculation, inflammation, prostate size, and even lab equipment differences can shift the number by 20–50%. A PSA is a trend marker and trends require patience, consistency, and interpretation.

Before you consent to the needle, invest 30 minutes in understanding your options. Watch this episode of The PSA Test Myth: What Doctors Never Explain To Men | PSE | EPI | 4k Score.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/ 

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/ 

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Does nutrition matter when you are facing prostate cancer? 

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti lays out a practical, data-driven framework for prostate cancer nutrition, cancer progression, metabolic health, PSA management, and longevity medicine. Portion control, feeding timing, insulin sensitivity, hemoglobin A1C, triglycerides, and visceral fat all matter. He explains why structured eating patterns, net carbohydrate awareness, and metabolic control often outweigh trendy diet labels.

Dr. Stephen also addresses high-risk dietary exposures that many overlook: processed meats and nitrites, sodium benzoate, artificial sweeteners and weight gain signals, petroleum-based food dyes, and chronic high-sugar intake in insulin-resistant individuals.Instead of extreme restriction, he advocates strategic elimination of the biggest carcinogenic inputs while preserving quality of life.

If you care about longevity, cancer prevention, and metabolic optimization, spend time with this episode of Best Diet for Prostate Cancer | What Actually Matters for Cancer Progression.

Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/

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Disclaimer:

The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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Rising cases of colon cancer under 50 deserve attention, yet they also require proportion, data, and disciplined thinking. 

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti places early-onset colon cancer into context. While media coverage amplifies concern, individual risk for most people under 50 remains relatively low. He explains how decades of metabolic dysfunction, excess body fat, chronic inflammation, immune decline, and environmental exposure drive cancer development.

Dr. Stephen outlines practical prevention strategies that matter more than panic: optimize vitamin D, control body composition, reduce processed meats and nitrites, limit toxic additives, protect gut health, and use intelligent screening tools such as stool-based testing when appropriate. Colonoscopy is examined through a risk–benefit lens not rejected, but not blindly accepted.

For those who value longevity, proactive healthcare, and evidence-based prevention, this episode reframes the conversation. Tune in to here: Colon Cancer Under 50: Putting the James Van Der Beek Headlines into Perspective.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a board-certified physician specializing in longevity-focused, integrative medicine. He works with men navigating prostate cancer, testosterone and hormone health, aging, and performance using proactive, evidence-informed strategies grounded in real clinical practice. His approach prioritizes preserving function, strength, and quality of life while helping patients make clear, informed decisions beyond reactive, fear-driven care.

Learn more: https://www.drstephenpetteruti.com/

Learn more: https://www.intellectualmedicine.com/

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Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/dr.stephenpetteruti/⁠

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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PSA spikes, abnormal MRI results, and high PI-RADS scores often trigger immediate fear and for many men, that fear leads straight to biopsy. 

In this episode, Dr. Stephen Petteruti breaks down what PSA actually measures, how MRI technology fits into modern prostate cancer management, and why a high PI-RADS score does not automatically equal aggressive disease. Dr. Stephen discusses active surveillance, non-biopsy monitoring strategies, cardiovascular risk, hormone balance, and why overtreatment may compromise quality of life more than the cancer itself.  

For men who value proactive healthcare, evidence-based medicine, testosterone preservation, and long-term vitality, this conversation offers clarity in a space dominated by urgency and assumption. It reframes prostate cancer care around informed consent, individualized risk assessment, and protecting both lifespan and healthspan.

Before agreeing to your next scan or biopsy, press pause. Listen carefully. Ask better questions. Watch the episode of Stop the Prostate Biopsy Frenzy: The Truth About MRI, PI-RADS, and PSA.

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Dr. Stephen Petteruti is a leading Functional Medicine Physician dedicated to enhancing vitality by addressing health at a cellular level. Combining the best of conventional medicine with advancements in cellular biology, he offers a patient-centered approach through his practice, Intellectual Medicine 120. A seasoned speaker and educator, he has lectured at prestigious conferences like A4M and ACAM, sharing his expertise on anti-aging. His innovative methods include concierge medicine and non-invasive anti-aging treatments, empowering patients to live longer, healthier lives.

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The content presented in this video reflects the opinions and clinical experience of Dr. Stephen Petteruti and is intended for informational and educational purposes only. It is not medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional diagnosis, treatment, or guidance from your personal healthcare provider. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to your health regimen or treatment plan.

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