Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D.

Prostate cancer is quite common in middle age and older men and represents the second most common malignancy diagnosed in this population. Only skin cancer is more common. Early diagnosis is important and carries an excellent prognosis. There are several management options available for localized disease and some new treatments which can be used for both aggressive and more advanced disease. When should active surveillance be used when prostate cancer has been diagnosed? How does radiation therapy compare to surgical prostatectomy regarding long-term outcomes and what are some of the newer treatment options available for advanced disease? These are some of the questions I’ll be asking my guest, Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D., a urologist from the Department of Urology at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic as we discuss “Prostate Cancer”.

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Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D.

Guest: Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D.

If your practice includes middle age and older men, you’ve very likely diagnosed prostate cancer. It’s the most diagnosed non-skin cancer in men in the U.S. Its incidence rises with age, with a median age of around 66 years. When found early, prostate cancer is very treatable, and in most cases, curable. Prostate specific antigen, or PSA is very effective in detecting early prostate cancer, but its use has been controversial due to the risk of overdiagnosis and overtreatment. What are the current recommendations for prostate cancer screening with PSA? What’s the role of the digital rectal exam? How should we be using the PSA and what other tests are available for prostate cancer screening? The topic for this podcast is “Prostate Cancer Screening” and I’ll be asking these questions to my guest, Daniel M. Frendl, M.D., Ph.D., a urologist at the Arizona campus of the Mayo Clinic.

Tune in this Thursday for our next episode on "Prostate Cancer" releasing October 30, 2025.

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Guest: Rebecca Smith, Ph. D, APRN, CNM Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Rebecca Smith provides a comprehensive overview of labor and delivery, including the stages of labor, assessment techniques, and monitoring practices. The episode also addresses potential complications and their management.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the stages, duration, and monitoring of labor and delivery.
• Compare and contrast complications that may arise during pregnancy and delivery.

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Guest: Julie Lamppa, APRN, CNM Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Julie Lamppa discusses complications that can arise during pregnancy, including gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and other abnormalities. This episode emphasizes early recognition and multidisciplinary management.

Learning Objectives:

• Differentiate various pregnancy complications and their clinical implications.

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Guest: Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Jenna Wygant discusses common gynecologic pain disorders such as endometriosis and pelvic inflammatory disease. The episode highlights diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies to improve patient outcomes.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify conditions contributing to gynecologic pain.
• Review signs/symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options.

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Guest: Casey Lawler, P.A.-C Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

This episode provides an overview of gynecologic cancers, including cervical, ovarian, uterine, and vulvar cancers. Casey Lawler shares insights into the causes, risk factors, and clinical management of these conditions.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe the major types of gynecologic cancers.
• Compare and contrast causes, risk factors, signs/symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

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Guest: Susan Kok, M.D. Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

Dr. Susan Kok joins the podcast to explore both non-invasive and invasive breast cancers. This episode covers risk factors, symptom recognition, diagnostic tools, and treatment modalities, with a focus on individualized care and shared decision-making.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the spectrum of non-invasive breast cancers.
• Identify risk factors, symptoms, and diagnostic tools for invasive breast cancers.
• Discuss treatment options tailored to diagnosis and patient preferences.

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Guest: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS Hosts: Danielle O’Laughlin, PA-C, MS and Jenna Wygant, APRN, CNP, DNP

In this episode, Danielle O’Laughlin discusses benign breast tumor conditions and other non-cancerous growths. Listeners will gain insight into the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management strategies for these common breast findings.

Learning Objectives:

• Review the types of benign breast tumors and their clinical features.
• Differentiate between symptoms, diagnostic approaches, and treatment options for various benign breast conditions.

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