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Welcome to The Prosthetic Experience. For many, understanding what it means to have to use a prosthetic rather than a natural limb is very hard to comprehend. We understand what a prosthetic is at a basic level, but we do not understand how its limits impact day to day activities and the impact it has on a person physically, mentally, and emotionally. The excitement today is how technology is changing so rapidly and how we are getting closer to bionics that grant amputees human-surpassing ab ...
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Prostate Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in men, responsible for about 1 in every 44 deaths. But, it's one of the few cancers that is completely curable. Mark was 51 years old when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2015. Now, almost a decade later he is online to tell his story of how he was diagnosed, and what other men should expect on their path to being cured of this disease. He talks about how he learned about his cancer, the surgery that saved his life, and how he manages ...
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Mark shares his experience with recurrent prostate cancer and his journey through radiation treatment. He discusses the use of ADT medication to reduce testosterone levels before radiation, the side effects of ADT, the process of radiation treatment, and the emotional journey of completing treatment. Mark also talks about the importance of early de…
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This conversation is about the recovery process after prostate surgery. The speaker shares his personal experience and provides tips and advice for surviving post-surgery. He discusses waking up after surgery, the presence of a catheter, the recovery room, hospital stay, diet, bowel movements, continence, and erectile function. He emphasizes the im…
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This podcast episode provides tips and advice for individuals preparing for surgery or radiation for prostate cancer or recurrence of prostate cancer. The host, a prostate cancer survivor, shares his personal experience and the strategies he used to prepare his body for these procedures. The episode covers topics such as diet, exercise, Kegel exerc…
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Mark is halfway through his radiation treatment for recurrent prostate cancer. He shares his experience, how he feels, and what to expect for the second half. He discusses the decision to have radiation after a recurrence, the process leading up to it, and the difference between proton radiation and photon radiation. Mark emphasizes the importance …
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The theme of this podcast is staying alive and dealing with prostate cancer. Mark shares his experience with treatment and offers words of wisdom for those who are newly diagnosed or facing recurrence. He emphasizes the importance of not letting the cancer get the better of you and staying positive throughout the journey. The podcast covers topics …
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Summary Mark provides an update on his radiation treatment for recurrence of prostate cancer, sharing insights on ADT, radiation treatment, side effects, and emotional impact. He emphasizes the importance of seeking treatment and maintaining a positive outlook. Keywords prostate cancer, radiation treatment, ADT, side effects, emotional impact, trea…
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Mark discusses his upcoming radiation treatment for a possible recurrence of prostate cancer. He shares his experience with androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) and the minimal side effects he has encountered. Mark also explains the process of preparing for radiation, including the simulation and the use of a rectal balloon to protect the rectum. He …
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Mark shares his experience with prostate cancer recurrence and his plan to beat it. He discusses his treatment plan, including hormone therapy and radiation therapy. He explains the different types of hormone therapy and their side effects. Mark also emphasizes the importance of exercise and diet in mitigating the side effects of hormone therapy. H…
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This podcast episode discusses the impact of prostate cancer on sexual function and provides insights and advice on how to navigate the challenges. I shares my personal experience with prostate cancer surgery and emphasize the importance of open communication with medical professionals. The chapters cover topics such as preparing for surgery or rad…
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This is my welcome episode, where I introduce myself as someone who was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in 2015, and so far have been living a normal life after surgery. There are many details of this disease that men seem to not be able to find answers for, and I am here to help share my own experiences. 1 in 44 men will die from Prostate Cancer, b…
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Episode 7: The Quest for Accessibility features a former Olympic Coach Bill Endicott, who began an operation to help the thousands of amputees in need of prosthetics in Ukraine. In this episode, you will hear about Bill's unique perspective on the field of prosthetics in the international realm and the ways he sees athletes pushing the boundaries o…
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Episode 6: Fabrication, New Technology, and the Future, features Will Garcia, an entrepreneur in the field, creating an accessible fabrication company after working as a prosthetic technician and assistant. Will is a master of 3D printing and has fascinating insights into the future of prosthetics. This is the Prosthetic Experience.…
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Episode 5: A Prosthetist’s Perspective: features a retired prosthetist, Elliot Weintrob, a former Olympian who ran a prosthetic and orthotic practice for almost 30 years in the DMV area. In this episode, you will hear about unique stories of amputees he has worked with, his perspective on the changing field, and the ways his unique experiences, in …
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Episode 4: A Surgeon’s Perspective: features a plastic surgeon, Dr. Matt Carty, who helped create one of the most innovative amputation methods, allowing incredible bionics to be used. In this episode, you will hear about the new technology and future of the field of prosthetics, the experience of a surgeon performing complex amputations, and final…
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The Amputees experience - Part II, features an amputee; Caroline Dunn, a college student in Dublin, Ireland who was born without a leg. In this episode, you will hear about the experience of an amputee in school, social, and college settings, the ways having a prosthetic her entire life created conflict within her about what is “normal,” and finall…
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An Amputee’s Experience, features an amputee: Mark Rosen, a harvard graduate and director of financial services in New York, who tragically lost his limb in his teenage years due to health complications. In this episode you will hear his story, the difficulties he faced, specifically as an athlete discovering he is going to lose his leg, his perspe…
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This NPR award-winning episode dives into the boundaries of the human body and explores how, with exciting scientific developments, those boundaries may be on the brink of disappearing. I share the stories of two amputees who have had to overcome those limits but struggle with the conflicted reality of their experience, particularly given the 200-y…
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