Sep 18, 2026 · 16 min · 8 segments
Genetics plays a major role in prostate cancer. In fact, an estimated **58% of the variation in prostate cancer risk can be explained by genetic factors**, making prostate cancer one of the most…
Keyan SalariGuest
Michael A. DiSpezioGuestJordan RichHostThis is Prostate Cancer and You, a podcast produced by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition.
Mission, to educate, connect, and support men at risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families.
It also connects organizations and professionals in Massachusetts seeking to conquer and cure prostate cancer.
A while back, we presented a special series called One Man's Journey, referencing Michael Dispezzio and his encounter with a disease.
He's worked for the National Cancer Foundation, wrote National HIV Curriculum, and was an Emmy Award nominee on the Discovery Channel.
Well, Michael is now back with us, and he's joined by urologic oncologist Dr. Kian Solari from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
also a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition.
This will be a two-part series in which we'll learn more about the genetic components of prostate cancer.
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This is Prostate Cancer and You, a podcast produced by the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition.
Mission, to educate, connect, and support men at risk, newly diagnosed individuals, survivors, and their families.
It also connects organizations and professionals in Massachusetts seeking to conquer and cure prostate cancer.
A while back, we presented a special series called One Man's Journey, referencing Michael Dispezzio and his encounter with a disease.
He's worked for the National Cancer Foundation, wrote National HIV Curriculum, and was an Emmy Award nominee on the Discovery Channel.
Well, Michael is now back with us, and he's joined by urologic oncologist Dr. Kian Solari from Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.
also a member of the Medical Advisory Committee of the Massachusetts Prostate Cancer Coalition.
This will be a two-part series in which we'll learn more about the genetic components of prostate cancer.
