On this episode of Spirit and Truth, host Kipper Jones sits down with Dr. Sagar Patel, a radiation oncologist, to discuss the realities of prostate cancer. Kipper shares his personal journey from diagnosis to treatment, exploring how family history and the power of language shaped his experience. Dr. Patel explains the current options for diagnosis, how doctors choose between surgery and radiation, and the latest advances in prostate cancer imaging and care. They also address the specific risks for men of color, the importance of early screening, and the challenges of hormone therapy and recovery. Through honest conversation, the episode offers insight, support, and practical information for anyone facing prostate cancer or supporting a loved one on a similar path.

Sagar A. Patel, MD, is a board certified radiation oncologist specializing in the treatment of genitourinary cancers, including prostate, bladder and kidney cancer. He specializes in advanced forms of radiation therapy, including brachytherapy and proton therapy. He sees patients at Winship Cancer Institute at Emory Midtown and Emory Proton Therapy Center.

Dr. Patel graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed his residency at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, where he trained at Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. He completed advanced fellowship training in brachytherapy with a focus on prostate high-dose rate brachytherapy at UCLA prior to joining the faculty at Emory.

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