Rethinking Prostate Cancer: Why Slower May Be Smarter

"You have prostate cancer."
It’s a phrase that sparks fear—and often triggers a rush toward surgery, radiation, or biopsy. But what if the smartest move isn’t doing more—it’s doing less?

Dr. Stephen Petteruti, a physician with 30+ years of experience, offers a radically different perspective: Slow down, assess risk, and support the body—don’t rush to cut.

Here’s why you might want to rethink everything you've been told about prostate cancer:

1. Most Prostate Cancer Is Slow-Growing—and May Never Spread

Studies show that up to 80% of men over 90 have prostate cancer cells in their gland—but die of something else entirely. This isn’t an aggressive killer in most cases—it’s a condition to monitor, not fear.

2. Elevated PSA Doesn’t Always Mean Danger

PSA rises with age, inflammation, and benign growth. A jump from 2.0 to 5.0 doesn’t automatically mean you need intervention. Yet too many men are told to get a biopsy based solely on this number.

3. Surgery and Radiation Often Do More Harm Than Good

From incontinence to erectile dysfunction, prostate removal carries serious risks. And after the gland is gone? If the cancer comes back, the next step is often chemical castration via hormone therapy.

As Dr. Petteruti puts it: “If you’re going to cause guaranteed harm, you better offer guaranteed benefit. And surgery doesn’t deliver on that promise.”

4. Biopsies Can Create More Problems

Beyond being painful and invasive, biopsies can spread cancer cells. They also push men into a mental health trap: once cancer is “confirmed,” many feel forced into treatment—even when it may not improve outcomes.

5. You Can Support Prostate Health Proactively

Instead of reacting with surgery, Dr. Petteruti recommends:

• Prostate MRI to assess lesion severity (e.g., PI-RADS scoring)
• Detox protocols to lower carcinogen burden (e.g., cadmium)
• Repurposed meds like metformin, sirolimus, and doxycycline
• Immune-enhancing supplements
• Regular follow-ups with imaging and PSA—not biopsies

The goal? Keep cancer contained. Support the immune system. Maintain vitality.

The Bottom Line

If you're newly diagnosed with prostate cancer, the best first move may be no move at all—at least not the one your urologist is pushing. Ask yourself:

• Is this truly urgent?
• What will a biopsy or surgery change?
• Is there a more supportive, less harmful approach?

— Dr. Stephen Petteruti
 Author of Fight Cancer Like a Man

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Your next move doesn’t have to be radical—it just has to be strategic.