Ben Stiller Opens Up About Prostate Cancer For First Time Since Diagnosis | TODAY

Just last month, actor Ben Stiller revealed he was diagnosed and treated for prostate cancer two years ago, at the age of 48. Now he joins TODAY’s Matt Lauer along with his surgeon, Dr. Edward Schaeffer, to talk about the controversial prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test. He also reveals why he opted for prostate surgery, and how he is doing afterward.
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Ben Stiller Opens Up About Prostate Cancer For First Time Since Diagnosis | TODAY

[@heatheringram14]

My husband may have prostate cancer and is 44, he is going through tests now. Thank you so much Ben and Ben's Doctor for this video. It gave me hope ❤

[@yoyonoodle1986]

How'd everything turn out? Hope all is well

[@melindamaria5745]

My husband is 51 and just had his prostate removed 3 and a half weeks ago. So thankful it all went well. So happy you are doing good as well Mr. Stiller :)

[@kennethhudson4769]

How's your husband doing today?

[@torstenheling3830]

@@kennethhudson4769 What a tragedy. He should have never had his prostate removed. That was gross medical malpractice and negligence.

[@kennethhudson4769]

@Torsten Heling wow! Really? I often think that having mine removed was the right thing to do. How is he doing today?

[@torstenheling3830]

@@kennethhudson4769 Why was it medically necessary?

[@kennethhudson4769]

@Torsten Heling I was told I had cancer cells on my prostate. I was told that the longer I wait, the more probable that it would spread to other organs.

[@emilysgottalent4806]

Never knew he had cancer thank god he's okay now

[@jacobtennyson9213]

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 ... God did not give him cancer. It's our sins of our bodies.

[@torstenheling3830]

@@jacobtennyson9213 WTF?

[@jacobtennyson9213]

@@torstenheling3830 Read the Bible and find out.

[@torstenheling3830]

@@jacobtennyson9213 You’re nuts.

[@KenWang2]

@@jacobtennyson9213The bible gave him cancer

[@robertiggulden2998]

Thank you Ben Stiller for sharing your experience.Had surgery recently and found some encouragement here.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

He my prostatectomy and feeling good and peeing great. I'm cancer FREE!

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

After having dry orgazm do you get pains?

[@mendesnelson]

Great interview. Ben told the truth here - huge respect for him as a man. Matt asked all the right questions and I still think he’s one of the best interviewers out there

[@ProstateMilking]

Thanks Ben for coming forward and discussing your prostate cancer, I hope this video motivates more men to discuss screening options with their doctor

[@budicahyajono3534]

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[@primetaxis4459]

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[@thomasjust2663]

Nope, it won't, we will die anyway

[@pankajbarick9758]

@@budicahyajono3534 please tell me after surgery how fell

[@guybaldridge2475]

Thanks Ben I enjoy all your movies😊 I have prostate cancer I’m 68 a Vietnam veteran I was exposed to agent Orange too maybe caused my cancer🛐🙏

[@backupcool38]

I'm just 15 and I'm already scared because my dad, grandpa, and great grandpa all had it. None of them died from it though, so.. kind of a little reassuring?

[@abdirahmannuur2668]

backup cool dont worry just live your life.

[@ragnarwillz4115]

You will likely get it, start getting PSA testing at 40. The thing about prostate cancer, especially when your diagnosed later on is that you probably won't die from it. very slow growing cancer

[@antoniodelrio1292]

Sorry they had it but IF you were to get it medicine will be a lot more advanced by the time you'll need it. But hey, I say you are not going to get it! Let your Dr's. know your predecessors had it so you can get tested before your 40s or 50s.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Than you are in intermediate risk of getting prostate cancer. But you have a long life ahead of you. Wait until you turn 40 years old. Then go see a urologist.

[@oyinade84]

@Backup cool: Start getting tested on your 20s & also speak with at least 3 different Specialists. It is likely genetic . So you need to get the gene cancer testing done early . Don’t wait till your 30s . Lost a good friend a few years back to Colon cancer . No family history he died at 33. Also try to reduce intake certain meats & do more semi vegetarian diet. Exercise as much possible too . With all these new scientific researches hopefully better help is on the way . Wishing you all the best , you will over come this I hike it skips you .

[@MelliaBoomBot]

my father in law, who happens to be only 7 months older than me...he's just been diagnosed with this. we are in France so I imagine he will luckily have good treatment. But we also need to learn what grade and/or stage he's at. Brilliant and frank and heart felt interview. Fantastic. Thank you so much...

[@AliceGibbs-x8j]

I think it's really important to educate ourselves on prostate cancer- what it does to the body - what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it. contact (Dr Oyalo) on channel for natural cure on his channel. i got cured with his remedy.

[@milly-moo9056]

My dad told me literally an hour ago that he has prostate cancer.... he's 65, and my world.... my heart is shattered but I'm standing strong for my Mum, Younger brother and my Dad. He is a very positive man and deserves the world and much more in my eyes. I just hope he is telling me the truth cause both my brother and I feels my dad and mum are hiding more from us.... I hope I am wrong xxx I wouldn't wish this on anyone.

[@jacobhenderson1763]

Found out today my dad has it

[@milly-moo9056]

@@jacobhenderson1763 I'm so sorry to hear this, it was a total shock to hear my dad say he had it. I never thought it would happen to him. Stay strong hun, sending you my love and light to help your dad and you all to heal. Xxx

[@RealShinpin]

Really sorry about your father's diagnosis :( Have you looked into "cancer as a metabolic disease"? There appears to be many things outside of surgery that people can do to halt the progression of the disease, and prevent spread. Cancer burns glutamine like mad, but unlike normal cells cannot survive on ketones. Sadly keto diet doesn't cut out the glutamine entirely, pulses of glutamine blockers are required in conjunction for that. Fasting is another thing that produces results. But you can't do it indefinitely. Don't lose hope. There are so man success stories out there, and we learn more every day. I wish you the best.

[@RealShinpin]

Here's a Name. Dr Thomas Seyfried. I hope you guys succeed.

[@milly-moo9056]

@Jaxi wow, thank you for your response. That meant a lot to me. My dad had the operation in the end and it was successful thankfully, but he's taking time to retrain his body again as he suffers with incontinence (something the doctors didn't warn him about). He's strong willed and determined. Xx

[@donvito2682]

I had a PSA of 27 Turned out to be advanced prostate cancer. The aggressive kind, category 4. I didnt have surgery, just radiation therapy...now my PSA is .01...at least for now. But the problem with advanced prostate cancer is that it almost always comes back. So I have to have injections of lupron every six months for a total of 2 and a half years because the doc said its serious.

[@khcopter]

I have prostate cancer and it was diagnosed not by PSA my PSA was normal only by a MRI found it. So remember PSA is not that accurate. So if I would’ve gone by PSA alone I would be dead.

[@wilfredjaime1130]

50 shouldn’t only be the age to check your prostate. I had mines done at age 32 only because my dad had prostate cancer. And Iam glad I had it done because I found out that it was slightly in large but benign .I am 56 and doing good 👍

[@robertosso5210]

im 56 and my psa is 1.91 i think thats ok for my age

[@wilfredjaime1130]

@@robertosso5210 yea but it’s good to get checked out once a year better safe than sorry do it for your family 👍

[@hopeloveful]

Thank you Ben Stiller for sharing your blessings... Thank GOD for Dr. Edward Schaeffer for being a earthly Angel.

[@watersbey25]

A patient shouldn't care about a doctor's bedside manner you want the meanest son of a b**** in the valley with the highest surgical skills that's going to save your life On the operating table and do the best job any doctor can do.

[@jacobtennyson9213]

I have my prostate removed and recovered. I am now cancer free!!!

[@tonywilson7005]

great , how was recovering after?

[@WhiskyRnR]

Same here brother.

[@WhiskyRnR]

@@tonywilson7005 Everyone is different but the side effects are short term and there are work arounds until you fully recover.

[@ragnarwillz4115]

how are your erections since?

[@franklucas7891]

What were ur symptoms?

[@tezza_213]

My GP detected rising PSA levels, was referred to a Urologist and within 3 months my prostate was removed in January 2022. I am eternally grateful my GP didn't just dismiss these results as I also may have had a different outcome.

[@pankajbarick9758]

Please tell me my father is ardeno carcinoma of prostate cancer he is going to surgery in Tuesday his age is 70 is it better option for me please reply please quick

[@CMD424582]

@@pankajbarick9758 I pray things went well for you and your father. Did he get it out?

[@littlestation3222]

@@pankajbarick9758 how is going now with your father ?

[@moisemensah8233]

My father, at 75 years old, got diagnosed with this disgusting thing three months ago, stage 2. It tore me apart and literally broke me down. I remember shrieking when he told me. I ended up taking a month off my office work & college in Paris to be at his side and meet his doctors. But he's doing very well and doctors have been nothing more than positive, kind and reassuring. He's very calm, resilient and absolutely reassuring toward my siblings and especially me, as his youngest and closest to him. I believe that my father got this and will overcome cancer pretty easily and quickly.

[@pinklanternevents2082]

Moise Mensah how is your father doing now?

[@ragnarwillz4115]

75? he's likely to pass from something else other than prostate cancer. Very slow growing

[@rickrick5041]

@@ragnarwillz4115 Some are aggressive

[@terrybrown4400]

@@ragnarwillz4115 Not true. Prostate cancer can be aggressive like the one I was diagnosed with 6 months ago. I had surgery and am now clear but if I had done nothing then the outlook would not have been good

[@ragnarwillz4115]

@@terrybrown4400 I'm glad you're okay. Let me correct myself, most Prostate Caners are slow growing. Drawing a PSA at 75 is not normal in the urologic community, unless you look like a million bucks health wise.

[@Jay-nq2jl]

never knew he had prostate cancer...fellow survivor, thanks for sharing Ben.

[@polofunk]

I was just diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 47, no family history or symptoms just decided to get tested.

[@salt7379]

polofunk I'm 51 and just had mine taken out cause my PSA was 8.5 and biopsy showed cancer cells...it's a life changer for sure but it's either die of prostate cancer which is horrible or treat it, and deal with inconsistency and erectile dysfunction.. I can tell you DR. Have pills and injections that work very well... good luck to you and your decisions!

[@geo745don]

I'm 47, psa was about 4.3 five wks ago. Doc put me on antibiotics for 30 days to see if it reduce levels. Going to doctor tomorrow for follow up to see if levels went down.

[@02chevyguy]

@@geo745don I hope you're ok...what was the result? I've had 2 PSA's done in a week...first was 3.81, second was 2.74. Going in for biopsy tomorrow (11-15-19)

[@geo745don]

@@02chevyguy Level not reduce from antibiotics, did biopsy, results some abnormal cells. Have to do psa test again in 6 months then biopsy in 1 year

[@02chevyguy]

Biopsy has been changed to 12-19-19

[@tonylopez5821]

I’m just watching this and I got to say I’m having to have an MRI done on me to determine if I have prostate cancer. Should the results come out positive, then I will undergo a radical prostatectomy. Hearing celebrities with similar concerns and hopeful insights gives me hope that my life will carry on.

[@funguy4utube]

I wonder what Ben's PSA reached before he made the decision to biopsy ... and what level it reached before he decided to operate.

[@KevinBaker-p5c]

Your doctor should advise you if biopsy necessary. Never hurts to get it done.

[@peternewman3487]

I was told on 08-12-2020 that I had aggressive prostate cancer with a PSA reading of 63. I had a bone, CT and an MRI scan and a prostate biopsy which led on to me having and trans urethral resection procedure and three gold markers placed in my prostate. I then had thirty seven radio therapy treatments and now I’m cancer free as of 17-11-2021. It’s not all doom and gloom provided it’s found quickly.

[@tedmartin5239]

63 OR do you mean 6.3 ?

[@peternewman3487]

@@tedmartin5239. Sadly 63 and a Gleason score of 9 but now down to 1.

[@tedmartin5239]

@@peternewman3487 Mine is 11; but not sure what Gleason is; my regular PSA from Quest says 11.5 ...

[@tedmartin5239]

@@peternewman3487 OH, one needs a biopsy to get a Gleason score I guess...

[@tedmartin5239]

It is great you are doing fine now...

[@buddykarl944]

Age 52, diagnosed just this past February, started hormone therapy in March because I was told it was the aggressive kind of prostate cancer, will be having my prostate removed tomorrow by a robot (guided by the doctor of course) & will be on hormone therapy for the next 18 months. Last year my doctor had me do the PSA blood test & the results were elevated, but she said she didn't think it was cancer because if it was the levels would be in the 60s (mine was at 14). She was more concerned with my bp...she was fired in December & I saw a urologist, because I had a bladder obstruction, which caused me to retain 30lbs of fluids & also cause my kidneys to start failing. Had a CT scan & my prostate didn't look abnormal, but the doctor scheduled a TURP & biopsy at the same time in February (he kept me on a catheter for over a month!), but was not able to pee without self-catheterizing myself, so he did a half-arsed job on the TURP. I fired HIM because of that and his inability to give me straight answers and found a much better urologist who examined me and suggested the hormone therapy to lower the testosterone (which, testosterone helps spread the micro pieces of cancer that can't be detected) and to have a robotic laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. Don't know how much of the nerves or lymph nodes they'll be able to save, but again, would you rather have a few inconveniences & possibly extend/save your life or take you chances? I'm 52, but I don't think that's old and opted to do whatever it takes to extend/save my life over a few inconveniences. No family history of prostate cancer (my father's brother got it, but he was exposed to Agent Orange in Vietnam & has had other forms of cancer & problems from that, too), but there is a history of cancer in my family (mother died of ovarian cancer & I've had 2 cousins who survived breast cancer). Bottom line: guys, if you're over 40, take it seriously & get tested. It might just save your life by detecting it & treating it early. One of the most survivable types of cancer. Find a good doctor. If the one you find isn't giving you straight answers or giving you the runaround or giving answers you don't like, get a second or third or even fourth opinion. This isn't something to put off, ignore, or play around with. Early detection & treatment will give you the best shot at surviving it. I, for one, plan to be around for a few more decades & hope, after tomorrow, things will be free & clear of me having cancer.

[@PeteR-rr5of]

How are you doing now?

[@buddykarl944]

@@PeteR-rr5of flash forward to today, I am on 2 types of hormone suppression therapy (Lupron depot every 3 months & XTANDI daily) & also on a chemo infusion once a month to slow the small dot detected on my hip. The bone biopsy came back negative for metastasis, but probably because it was so tiny. PSA had risen to 3.0 before starting the XTANDI, but almost 2 months into that therapy, my PSA has come down to 1.0. Had the prostate removed via robot in June 2019. Don’t know if it was the surgery or the hormone suppression therapy, but after the surgery, I was rendered impotent.

[@PeteR-rr5of]

@@buddykarl944 thanks for the original detailed post and your detailed response. Best of luck to you for a smooth recovery and good health for years to come. As an FYI- I have a family history with my father dying fairly young. It was nearly 30 years ago but his treatment options didn’t seem much different than today’s. He was on hormone therapy but he did not respond. It’s always been a concern of mine but I’ve never had a doctor who seemed as aggressive with checking / testing as I’d like - one didn’t even want to give me a psa test at 50, but I insisted. I just saw a urologist and he also said everything is ok but I could come back every six months for a DRE/PSA test if I wished. I’m going for a physical in a few months and will ask about genetic counseling as well as seek a referral for a mpMRI as I heard that provides the best imaging. My concern is my dad had a psa of under 4 when he was diagnosed. So the standard ranges used for all men may not apply to me. I just need to convince my doctors.

[@torstenheling3830]

About 80+% of men live with this disease and never need treatment, don’t know they have it, and live as long as someone without it. Read „The Great PSA Hoax“ by Richard Albin, the inventor of the PSA, who regrets ever having invented the test, calling it worthless ( it is) and has never had the test himself and he’s in his 80s, healthy and in fact has a family history of it. Also „Invasion of the Prostate Snatchers“ is good (both best sellers on Amazon), written by MDs. They oppose anyone ever having the test, just like the USPSTF did in its 2012 report on the subject. It’s case closed as far as I’m concerned. The PSA is a „ monitoring“ test for those already diagnosed. It is NOT a „ screening“ test and was never intended to be one.

[@torstenheling3830]

@@buddykarl944 NEVER TAKE A PSA TEST. YOU’LL LIVE LONGER NOT BEING MUTILATED. READ “THE GREAT PSA HOAX” AND “INVASION OF THE PROSTATE SNATCHERS”. Get educated

[@davidmckeage4231]

Spot on with my situation. Thanks Ben!!!

[@gcva5212]

My dad got diagnosed a few months ago and its been hard Im inlay twelve and Ive gotten extremely depressed by the news

[@stillnotwoke]

So, what happened?

[@Dessert.Quesadilla]

Hope your doing well brother. Much love to you and yours 💗💓

[@ragnarwillz4115]

Most people with Prostate Cancer don't die from it. Such a slow growing cancer.

[@bassbytes]

Good on Ben for talking about it and raising awareness. It’s a massive dilemma for men deciding if we should get tested. My fear is that I get tested, then go through years of anxiety, possibly treatment with lots of side effects, when there is no proof that opting for prostate cancer treatment increases your life expectancy by much. It can be in your prostate for years without ever spreading. So do I risk going through all this anxiety and treatment, giving me a lesser quality of life just so I can live a little longer ? I think I’d rather take my chances and enjoy my life with my prostate intact.

[@mnicholls33]

@bassbytes - it's a personal decision based on your own circumstances. If you in your mid-late 60s and diagnosed with a Gleason score of say 6, then yes, actively monitoring your cancer maybe the right choice, given something else is probably get you before the cancer. However if you in your early 40s and diagnosed with a score of say 7 (3+4) and you have a very young family, then no surgeon or cancer specialist is going to say wait and see what happens. You want to get the prostate out ASAP and do everything you can to mitigate it coming back. If that means living with some side effects then so be it. I'd rather live with side effects and live to see my family grown up, then take the risk and not. Once the cancer spreads outside the prostate you are in essence on a clock. So I don'ty agree with your generalisation. It may be good for you but not for all men. Incidentially the examples I gave above is me. Diagnosed a couple of weeks ago at the age of 44... having my prostate out at the end of the month. It may or may not work, but at the moment it is the best "chance" of cure....

[@bassbytes]

@@mnicholls33 thanks for sharing your experience Mike, sounds like you have taken the right decision. If you don’t mind me asking how did the surgery and recovery / treatment go ?

[@littlestation3222]

@@mnicholls33 agreed

[@cottydry]

Bull! It's a "no brainer" to have your Dr. check off the box that tells the lab to test for PSA as part of your annual physical exam. After that it can get more complex but a PSA test can absolutely be the first step in saving your life.

[@AliceGibbs-x8j]

I think it's really important to educate ourselves on prostate cancer- what it does to the body - what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it. contact (Dr Oyalo) on channel for natural cure on his channel. i got cured with his remedy.

[@Straightdeal]

The PSA test value itself does not mean anything. It is the so-called PSA-velocity that counts. When I went for a biopsy my PSA was 3.68, but had increased to this value from 2.3 a year ago. That led to a biopsy, positive for prostate cancer, removal via laparascopic surgery. Bad, bad urinary incontinence for 6 months, and essentially I am impotent, but healthy as I type this. I am now 66 and the operation was done 9 years ago.

[@hi-if7lj]

Ben is a great actor. Live long my friend

[@susiek5205]

My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer just in June. No systoms nothing. He is having surgery this Friday to remove the prostate. He is 52.

[@bluenose007]

I was the same no systoms my PSA was29.9 had mine out last year dont worry

[@susiek5205]

@@bluenose007 thank you for your comforting words. Hope you are doing well also. His PSA was. 7.4.

[@bluenose007]

@@susiek5205 Dont let the leaks worry you mine took six months to stop but they did and i am fine now thanks

[@bluenose007]

@blackswan20 Great news

[@ragnarwillz4115]

how have his erections been since, is he leaking urine?

[@maiden2314]

First of all thank you for posting and for Mr. Stiller sharing the details of his prostate test results on the Today show. Then there is the journalistic attack style of the interviewer: efficient, empathetic and all-pro. I can see why he was a high paid journalist at the top of NBC news' hierarchy with carte blanche off the air.

[@rampar77]

I was 72 when I was informed of prostrate cancer. My urologist chose radiation treatment (IMRT) for me. I was glad he did that. (Urologist was trained surgeon, and their preference was surgery.) I had done much research since. I would not choose surgery..as there would be side effects that I couldn't handle. Radiation was much less invasive and more advanced.

[@bartram33]

I may be wrong but I got an underlying feeling that Ben was not so happy with his choice for surgery. I’m in the process of ADT and RT for my PC because I was warned off surgery and did my research, I’m glad I did. Excellent prognosis and minimal side effects.

[@bryanbiluk1694]

Thank you Ben ! You helped me decide on what I'm going to do for treatment !

[@mikeintheuk9412]

Oh, I found this on you tube but it’s 5 years old, anyway I thank Ben for his contribution. I’ve just had an abnormal PSA and had a MRI scan this evening. Get result next week as to whether cancer or BPH.

[@vic9126]

So what were results and how are you?

[@mikeintheuk9412]

@@vic9126 afraid aggressive prostate cancer Gleason score 8 but good news is it hasn’t spread to bone. Tried surgery…radical prostatectomy with robotic help but unfortunately due to previous adhesions they ruptured my bowel and had to cut away about 4 inches! Then said inoperable surgery wise so on hormone therapy to shut down testosterone and having 20 blasts of radiotherapy next month which hopefully should do it……….

[@mikeintheuk9412]

@@vic9126 oh and also told my brother to get checked as he’s two years older…….result is he is following me down the prostate cancer pathway too!

[@vic9126]

@@mikeintheuk9412 Really sorry to hear this about your condition, Mike. I hope and pray to Jesus that you heal up fast and see better days ahead and have increased strength to get through this most difficult time. Also, praying that your brother is healed up as well and is spared the intense struggle you've had to endure. Not trying to pry and start a discussion on religion, but just want to encourage you if you are interested in such things, that Jesus is alive and well, and able to help, forgive, save, and strengthen a person no matter where we are in life. I haven't experienced what you have, but in the struggles that I have gone through, He's done those things for me. God bless... Romans 10 : 9-13

[@mikeintheuk9412]

@@vic9126 ah thanks for the sentiments , yes I do believe in God and Jesus as a Christian and I have looked at your scripture, which bible do you use as there are many translations!

[@davidjohnson3103]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last year......caught early due to psa test rising.

[@mikerobison1055]

Glad you are doing well. I was diagnosed and 6 weeks later, had my prostate removed. the only way they caught this was through a biopsy.

[@bassbytes]

Thanks for sharing your experiences guys. If you don’t mind me asking, have you had many side effects after the treatment?

[@geo745don]

David Johnson What were your numbers at the time

[@ragnarwillz4115]

how are your erections since?

[@jacobtennyson9213]

Time for your surgery. Your urologist MUST remove the cancerous prostate before its too late.

[@bgimusic]

I’m very glad he got through that!! 🙏 thank God, wow

[@victorward2258]

I'm in the process of determining my treatment options for prostate cancer

[@plank407]

Thank you Ben. I have just been diagnosed with Gleason 9 and am facing some decisions.

[@SpaceGhost666]

Had mine removed 3 weeks ago,incontinence is frustrating but everybody says it goes away.It runs in my family so I knew to look for it and caught it early.

[@SpaceGhost666]

HONESTO UNO 61

[@SpaceGhost666]

HONESTO UNO No symptoms but a PSA of 4.10 that had been gradually rising for several years.

[@ragnarwillz4115]

how are your erections since the prostatectomy? Are you leaking urine on yourself?

[@fredeaston3988]

You will live but there will be a total change in your life. But you will live.

[@kobalt77]

Brave man for sharing that.

[@orlandomolina7192]

I’m 43 and having a biopsy done this Thursday. Getting old sucks. 😏

[@JamaicaSugar]

He's still gorgeous and glad he's okay now!

[@lizrojas1654]

Feel better Ben Stiller, big fan and I love you❤️❤️❤️

[@sugarcookiecube]

there is no such thing as being “cancer free” only “just not now” 😡

[@alessandromotter7946]

I can only hope he opted for removal of the prostate after tests shows he had a very aggressive kind of tumor. I would have liked to learn more about the kind of tumor he had and how he went about assessing the risk of keeping his prostrate vs. the risk of letting the cancer run wild.

[@mattandrews3874]

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013 at the age of 49. After routine blood work, which included PSA, my primary care doctor said my PSA level was high for my age (2.8) he referred me to a urologist for a biopsy. Urologist was skeptical, stating that my PSA was within normal range and didn't know why my Primary care Dr. referred me to him, but he did perform a biopsy, and found that I did indeed have cancer, a small speck according to him. After discussing it with the Urologist and my doctor, I decided not to get immediate treatment, but wait and watch. It's been six years and I get a PSA checked every 6 months, I'm still within normal range, last PSA was 3.4. I really think my prostate cancer is due to me taking DHEA for several years, which is a testosterone enhancement. I quit taking it in 2013 when I was diagnosed at my doctors urging.

[@eimracrallis1473]

Would like to know what did u do to make it normal range... And how are u now? Hope u r doing well

[@mattandrews3874]

@@eimracrallis1473 Thanks. I'm doing great, last PSA about 6 months ago was 2.5. I did have another biopsy last December and nothing had changed since my initial one in 2013, my Gleason score is still 4. I did make a few life styles changes with my diet, cut out refined sugar, less red meat, lower carbs and quit smoking cigarettes 3 years ago.

[@eimracrallis1473]

@@mattandrews3874 that's great! I am glad you are doing really well.❤️

[@robertosso5210]

im 56 and my psa is 1.91 i hope thats normal for my age

[@littlestation3222]

@@mattandrews3874 sometimes over diagnosis and treatment are not good too

[@jaisvikt]

...more men will die with prostate cancer than from prostate cancer...

[@fernandodejesus2799]

Thanks! Ben ,great to see someone that is trueful. Happy health always.

[@anthonyedwards8779]

I thank God my doctor started my psa testing at age 40. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 51. It was stage 1, low risk. I had a biopsy done and did active surveillance. After my psa continued to be elevated, I settled for cyberknife radiation treatment. I'm doing great without any side effects.

[@lonniegarner4716]

Does anyone here know of any web sites that have people talking about their cancers and their treatments to cure the cancer naturally or with any methods besides surgery or radiation? Or outcomes of surgery or radiation? I think those sites, if there are, would be the greatest to read and learn from. Straight from the horses mouth. I have prostate cancer which was under active surveillance of Gleason 6 or Group 1. Now after a PSMA PET scan my doctor claims I am now in Group 2 and is going to possibly recommend surgery or radiation when I meet with him next. My PSA is within normal for my age of 4.2. I want to learn from others that have gone through other methods of treatments for prostate cancer or other cancers and have been successful to get rid of the cancer. This is a very odd cancer to have and it is so confusing trying to learn on the internet what works and what is truthful. Thank you Ben Stiller !!!

[@happyness2096]

It's obvious some people with cancer are being enslaved to the antiviral and other supplementary Orthodox medicine just to help suppress the problem and not a cure. I have been with the cancer since 2019 until I was cured of cancer after using DR RORPOPOR herbal on KZbin herbal Medicine. Contact the doctor💘💘

[@24hourgmtchannel64]

Ben's cancer was rated a Gleason 7. Wonder if Ben would have made a different treatment decision if he were a Gleason 6?

[@raymonddavis5271]

Great job guys getting the message out for all men's to take this disease very seriously. Stay safe guys and much love to all men fighting for their lives.🙏

[@GaryLundquist-i5k]

I had my prostate out at age 55 9 years later it came back I then had 3 months of radiation it worked for 5 years it came back again .now I get Lupron shots every 3 months and every day I take 5 Abiraterone (Generic Zytiga) I also take 5 mg prednisone. My cancer is considered metastatic I will be on this Hormone treatment as long as it still works when it quits working most likely I will be on a Chemo therapy. The hormone therapy has many side effects but for now it seems to be keeping it under control. I am 70 now. If I had to do it all over again I think I would have Radiation 25 plus years ago Radiation was not as good. I would also get a PSA test and pay attention to it

[@louisaisthankful6455]

My dad died from it in 2000. His small town doctor made light of his initial symptoms.

[@DiegoHernandezLikesBikes]

Just learned today my father who is 69, has advanced prostate cancer with a gleason scale of 9. Thank you for raising awareness.

[@karlchristoffer1275]

Had the same diagnosis last year, 9,5 gleason agressive prostate cancer, age 62. Beeming therapy and now OK... Good luck to You All, Karl

[@mongoose239]

@@karlchristoffer1275 I’m happy to hear radiation was successful. Did an MRI show it had spread anywhere outside of the prostrate?

[@karlchristoffer1275]

@@mongoose239 Howdy 😀 Nope, I am lucky free of cancer now, PSA normal last two years. Think I am back to normal 🤗🤗

[@mongoose239]

@@karlchristoffer1275 thanks for the reply and wonderful to hear you’re doing great. I should have been more clear with my first question. Did the initial scans show any spread or did they believe it was just in the prostate? And when you say “beeming”, do you mean Proton radiation therapy?

[@karlchristoffer1275]

@@mongoose239 Hey Nothing outside prostata! And yes, that treatment, worked very well to me😊.

[@jfishization]

age 50 placed on Androgel, age 64 cancer of prostate. Recommend taking it out.

[@zygotepeyote]

The PSA test is a no brainer if you want to detect things before it is too late. It is just a blood draw like any other test. Piece of cake!

[@waynefoote3781]

Thank you Ben and all of you! This will help a lot of people to get diagnosed and make proper decisions.

[@tonyteel]

Thanks for your info , mr. stiller They say that once you make a decision on treatment you should not look back .Do you find this to be true? thanks

[@carlitomagallano8317]

Hi i have an enlarged prostate now and I feel better but the problem is I want to know my PSA number

[@zagfan44]

@@carlitomagallano8317 Make an appointment with your primary care doctor. You don't need to see a urologist for this. It's a simple blood draw, then a few days later they will let you know your PSA. Having this done will give you a baseline number to compare to in the future. While at your doctor's office, you should have him/her do a digital rectal exam to check for any obvious growth. Takes just a few seconds, relatively painless.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Thanks Ben..I'm getting biopsy after mri discovered possible cancer

[@songasa9913]

I tested just slightly high on PSA 2x. I'm 51. After 2 biopies and an MRI, I tested positive for Prostate Cancer. I am considering the Cyber Knife treatment which has the same positive results but with less downtime and recovery. It's very important that men get the PSA test after their lower to mid 40's. Radiation, Cyber Knife and Surgery are all good and similar in their success rates, it just matters what you prefer. Unless of course you are older/younger and what you prefer or are able to get. Bravo to Ben to speak out.

[@ashermanjames2709]

God bless him and his family with good health and good blessings

[@Quiller1]

Thanks for this, Ben. It helped me make the decision to have a radical prostatectomy. Three months later my PSA is zero.

[@stillaliveandwell5291]

3 months means nothing. The gold standard for surgery is 15 years, although it could still come back even after that.

[@alk8933]

Hi Fred PSA 0, it's actual 0 or small numbers close to 9

[@alk8933]

Sorry close to 0 not 9

[@S7EVE_P]

Its important to get tested and its even more important not to assume you're too young to get it.

[@phukit5456]

Wish they would of been truthful and explained his what his psa levels were, how his erections are after,the pain he went through etc.Not very helpful. Just a celebrity bringing awareness.

[@dougg1075]

Guarantee everything is not “ cool” with Ben’s sexual and urinary function. You learn to live with it.

[@mikecozzi1040]

Why Don't the Expert Doctors tell people about the 4 k score! it's a different blood test!

[@CorrieBergeron]

Don't be Frank Zappa, guys. This IS the 21st century.

[@poolshooter1229]

BINGO! He ignored his symptoms till it was to late.

[@grafenr.3405]

Thank you I'm dealing wit prostate cancer. GOD BLESS

[@kamikazekyre6101]

How are you doing?

[@DeadPiixxel]

@@kamikazekyre6101 he's dead

[@josepholarewaju7429]

I was suffering from similar issues in the past but I’m glad it has been fixed by dr edos

[@joncell7582]

No hes getting older man ,but we all do Glad he got better.

[@jeff8565]

My PSA is 11 it is normally around 5 to 8 i am scared its cancer i don't want to have my prostate removed because my brother had to have his removed and he is permanently impotent i don't want to die but i don't want to loose my manhood either so i am depressed weighting fur the next test a month from now :-(

[@pimpmyride7278]

What happened? I need an update please? Hellooooo? Hope you’re ok.

[@tedmartin5239]

Try not to measure your "manhood" that way...

[@tblightningbolt8902]

Went from .5 to 4.2 PSA. I’m 48. Had biopsy and 8/12 biopsy samples were cancer. Entering the decision time of surgery

[@randyllarson]

I have had the psa test rather than the finger up the r_____m since 30 and both tests yearly because my mom had cancer 3 times different places each time. She beat it each time. Believe it or not she was killed in a car accident coming home from church. The cancer never got her!!

[@raedeankendall9169]

Randy Larson that sucks! I'm sorry about that. Prayers to you and your family. Looks like she raised a good person with you.

[@randyllarson]

RaeDean Kendall Thank you very much your prayers are welcome!!

[@zagfan44]

Typically the DRE (digital rectal exam) AKA "finger up the butt" is done in conjunction with the PSA test. Having both of these tests done can indicate potential problems that might otherwise be overlooked.

[@retiredpainter259]

If your PSA is high the next thing is a prostate exam ,, it’s not an option or choice 😂 , depends if it’s a little firm then they will order your prostate mri and possibly a bone scan , then a full CT scan with contrast , then a full urine tract ultrasound , then the dreaded horrendous transperenial biopsies all 22 of em taken out under local anesthetic ,, only then at that stage your consultant will have 100% of the info he needs to diagnose you and let you know what treatment he will give you ,, if it’s very early stage he will remove it , if any further into the seminal vessels it will be radio therapy as removing it at that stage is pointless ,, mostly the gold standard 37 sweeps of the prostate bed along with 2 years min of hormone injections in the backside . If you are going down this route things can begin to get very very difficult after about 20 sessions as you will have to hold nearly 300 ml of water in your bladder for every session and have a completely empty rectum ,, things will still get a lot worse for about the next 2 months after you finish your last sweep ,, then your bowel and bladder will hopefully repair the cells with good cells and you will settle back into a more normal way of life ,, good luck to anyone on the journey 🤞🤞

[@andymackenney]

59 single with bad incontinence symptoms. I’m getting tested tomorrow. I don’t mind losing the prostate if it’s necessary. I had my day. I’m a grandfather and want to be around.

[@pimpmyride7278]

@@GarrishChristopherRobin777 this my fear. I have no children. 42. Having symptoms. Dull groin pain, sore balls. Always sleepy, dizzy, weak bones. No sexual issues or incontinence. I had a psa test. My psa free levels were low. No one ever talks about that. Only talk about high psa. May God be with us.

[@hotties3v3n]

How you doing?

[@jake1971toby]

will be praying for you

[@portkembla1955]

Why? He is cancer free.

[@scottregier2055]

Just had my prostate removed by robotic surgery. have no regrets.

[@thejaswi3364]

I want to know if you had any side effects? Was it in early stage?

[@scottregier2055]

Cancer was in the early stage. Minimal side effects after surgery was incontinent for just a day or two had some leakage I'm about to 8 weeks in now and still have ED. But completely healed of my surgery good luck to you my recommendation would be to take it out if you have any chance of having cancer

[@kennethhudson4769]

@@scottregier2055did you have your entire prostate removed?

[@ricky8alta]

Age 51. PSA came back elevated. Last year (2023) was normal. doctor's rectal exam found enlarged prostate. He recommended doing a biopsy right away. After doing more research, I want an MRI first and then a biopsy (because biopsy are not 100% accurate in finding cancer) so, even if I have no cancer, I want the prostate removed because it's already enlarged at age 51.

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

Thanks Ben for sharing your personal experience. I’m most grateful to you

[@MrYatesj1]

I have a PSA of 8 and I am freaked out. Have a Dr appointment next Fri. Of course I want to be tested for cancer I am only 57

[@ramlahbello4737]

Excellent job well done Dr Edos on KZbin channel,your health technique is overwhelming I’ll be forever grateful doc

[@camillamolly4099]

Dear Dr Ikpoko on KZbin, thank you so much for quickly stabilizing my herpes virus and blood pressure when I was going through a difficult time thank you sir.

[@marktherapist]

After the removal of the prostate does it get sold if the person is famous

[@Matowix]

Yes. Or they keep it in formaldehyde at home

[@julesgame]

Take the cbd oil benny !

[@MRTRIGGERMAN1]

Great Advice.

[@dannibugh]

We never knew about a PSA test. My husband was diagnosed on his 48th birthday with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Too late for surgery. Terrible damage to his nervous system because of the tumors. He had ZERO symptoms and no family history. Doctors never did this test as the insurance said he was too young for it to be protocol. He went through Chemo, radiation, hormone therapy and life is very very painful for him now. There needs to be better representation of prostate cancer and to let people know to ask for this PSA test that can easily be added to your yearly bloodwork simply by asking. Pay out of pocket for that test!!!!!!!

[@AliceGibbs-x8j]

I think it's really important to educate ourselves on prostate cancer- what it does to the body - what to do if you have it, and how to prevent it. contact (Dr Oyalo) on channel for natural cure on his channel. i got cured with his remedy.

[@willard2729]

I’m a big baseball fan. Have to say it irritates me that Major League Baseball rolls out the pink bats and shoes every Mother’s Day for breast cancer but doesn’t do anything on that scale for prostate cancer I didn’t get a Psa test until my cancer broke out of the prostate. I’m in good hands but I’m going to be lucky to make 10 more years. I’m 63 now. Diagnosed at 61 I’m high risk for other cancers so I’ve had scopes and scans for 20 years but no doctor ever said let’s check your Psa Ultimately YOU are responsible for your health. I’m angry at MLB and various doctors but I am rightfully most angry at myself

[@jeremytibbitts8587]

Ty for the video, had prostate checked it’s not cancer, pretty sure it’s my medication side affect that causes bladder issues.

[@alexfernandohuenten1374]

good doctor.

[@chrisstyles7095]

Interviewer questioning tone is terrible

[@mikesorensen1981]

I am surprised that the Doctor did not discuss the serious numbers in the PSA to be concerned about! Not a good interview about this condition!

[@swimmingturtle00]

just heard close family has issues. Thank u Ben soooo much for sharing! U the Man 👍 … too I never cared for ur movies…. now I will watch again with a new appreciation for you🙏

[@giannapatrignanigiannapatr109]

hi

[@geoffmccoll4640]

Do you have to be as bald as Ben Stiller in 2024, is that guy wearing a wigg?

[@cooperjdcox49]

What about side effects?

[@carlh.knappen6081]

There is another option and that is the natural way.

[@jayrpyne7067]

Why would you keep it a secret. Knowledge should be shared to help others.

[@littlestation3222]

because the side effect of all treatment , it is important for men

[@orlandomolina7192]

Matt Lauer asking about the sexual side effects. 🙄asking for a friend, right Matt?

[@littlestation3222]

that's why talking breast cancer louder than prostate cancer

[@ShanaHagerlisreal2014]

I hope he's doing better.

[@saschaesken5524]

who knows for sure he really had it

[@arnarn9890]

It think i have prostate cancer.i dont know what to do😔😔im only 29 yrs old and a bread winner😔😥

[@pimpmyride7278]

Why do you think that? What’s going on?

[@delmar418]

How much discussion can you have in 15 minutes?