Men don’t like to talk about their health. So, we are. Host Michael Lutz, M.D., is a retired urologist and president and founder of the Michigan Men’s Health Foundation. Featuring special guest experts on issues related to men’s health and personal stories of survival, the On Call for Men’s Health podcast improves the health, through conversation, of listeners and the men they love.
On Call for Men's Health
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Michael Lutz
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Men don’t like to talk about their health. So, we are. Host Michael Lutz, M.D., is a retired urologist and president and founder of the Michigan Men’s Health Foundation. Featuring special guest experts on issues related to men’s health and personal stories of survival, the On Call for Men’s Health podcast improves the health, through conversation, of listeners and the men they love.
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March 31, 2026
Find, Fight, and Follow: Changing the Future of Prostate Cancer
<p>In this episode of On Call for Men’s Health, we focus on prostate cancer, survivorship, and advocacy through a powerful conversation between Dr. Michael Lutz and Andre Melvin, PhD. Andre Melvin is an employee of Lantheus, a pharmaceutical company. However, this podcast is not promotional in nature. The opinions expressed are his own and are provided for general informational purposes only. We begin by sharing Andre's background, growing up in a disciplined military household in Fayetteville, North Carolina, where values like respect, education, faith, and hard work shaped his worldview. Those early lessons inform the way we now approach men’s health, advocacy, and service. </p> <p>We discuss Andre’s academic and professional journey, including his PhD in health services policy and management and his early work examining health disparities and outcomes based on access and insurance coverage. That foundation leads naturally into advocacy, which becomes deeply personal when Andre shares the story of his father’s death from advanced prostate cancer. His father was diagnosed at stage four with a high Gleason score, having never fully understood PSA testing or PSA velocity. That experience crystallizes why we believe education and early detection can save lives. </p> <p>Throughout the conversation, we emphasize that prostate cancer awareness starts with open dialogue. We explore how men often avoid conversations about screening, PSA testing, and digital rectal exams, especially in African American and Hispanic communities. We stress that outdated fears and misinformation continue to keep men from care, even though modern diagnostic tools now offer less invasive and more accurate options. We agree that missed opportunities for education remain one of the biggest barriers to early detection. </p> <p>We spend significant time discussing the role of women as key drivers of men’s health. We note that wives, daughters, sisters, and partners often motivate men to get screened and seek care. From churches and barbershops to community events and beauty salons, we believe engaging women is one of the most effective strategies for improving prostate cancer awareness and outcomes. </p> <p>We conclude by reflecting on advocacy, legacy, and service. We agree that saving even one life matters, and that advocacy is fueled by personal connections, gratitude from patients, and a commitment to serve others. Ultimately, we share a belief that prostate cancer advocacy is about education, compassion, and meeting men where they are—so fewer families have to face preventable loss. </p> <p><p>The On Call for Men's Health Podcast is produced by JAG Podcast Productions: <a href="https://jagpodcastproductions.com/" target="_blank">https://jagpodcastproductions.com/</a></p></p>
October 1, 2025
The Fighter Pilot Who Got Prostate Cancer at 42
<p>In this episode, we sit down with Commander Craig Reiner, a retired Navy fighter pilot and prostate cancer survivor, to explore the intersection between military service and men's health. We open with Craig's journey through the Naval Academy and his decorated career as a combat pilot, including the high-risk, high-adrenaline experiences of landing an F/A-18 on an aircraft carrier at night. But it’s another risk—one far less visible—that ultimately changed his life: a prostate cancer diagnosis at age 42.</p><p>We talk through how routine military screening, starting at age 40, likely saved Craig’s life. Even with no family history and no symptoms, his PSA levels were still closely monitored. When his PSA unexpectedly tripled, his flight surgeon referred him to a urologist. Despite being well below standard thresholds, Craig pushed for a biopsy. It came back positive, and he immediately opted for a full prostatectomy. His cancer was caught early, fully contained, and successfully removed. He’s now been disease-free since 2011.</p><p>Craig reflects on the challenge of facing cancer at a young age, especially as a single father of two, including a son with special needs. He shares how the discipline and mental toughness from his military career helped him power through the diagnosis and treatment. He expresses zero regret about undergoing surgery, emphasizing the peace of mind it gave him.</p><p>We also discuss broader issues—like how military aviators may be at increased risk for certain cancers. Craig believes exposure to radar, UV radiation, and extreme physical stressors likely played a role. He references emerging studies linking fighter pilots to higher rates of not just prostate cancer, but also brain injuries and melanoma. We agree that current prostate cancer screening guidelines fail to recognize these unique risk factors, often excluding high-risk men due to age or occupational exposure.</p><p>Throughout, Craig shares how he has made men’s health advocacy a part of his everyday life. He regularly engages friends, fellow veterans, and even strangers in conversations about PSA testing and prostate cancer. He pushes back against the male reluctance to seek help—what we call the “cockpit mentality”—and urges men to take control of their health the way they take care of their cars.</p><p>We close by discussing Craig’s current lifestyle: staying active, flying recreational planes, and still chasing the thrill—safely. His story is one of discipline, awareness, survivorship, and purpose. And his message is clear: early detection saves lives, and the guidelines need to catch up.</p><p><strong>Michigan Men’s Health Foundation</strong> — <a href="https://www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org">https://www.michiganmenshealthfoundation.org</a></p><p><strong>National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)</strong> — <a href="https://www.nccn.org" target="_blank">https://www.nccn.org</a></p><p><strong>U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)</strong> — <a href="https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org" target="_blank">https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org</a></p>
September 12, 2025
IsoPSA: The Test That Could Save Millions from Unnecessary Biopsies
<p>In this episode, we explore how we’re reshaping the way we approach prostate cancer screening. We begin with Dr. Arnon Chait’s fascinating personal journey—from working as a physicist and rocket scientist at NASA to co-founding Cleveland Diagnostics. His transition from space science to biotechnology is rooted in a deeper mission: making medical diagnostics more effective, accessible, and less invasive.</p><p>Dr. Chait explains how he and his co-founder Boris Zaslavsky created Cleveland Diagnostics through a unique scientific and clinical collaboration. Their work led to the development of <strong>IsoPSA</strong>, a next-generation liquid biopsy test that significantly improves the accuracy of prostate cancer screening compared to the traditional PSA test. While PSA testing has been vital since the 1980s, it lacks specificity, often leading to unnecessary and painful biopsies. IsoPSA changes that by identifying whether the PSA comes from normal or cancerous cells, giving physicians better guidance for decision-making.</p><p>We reflect on the flaws in current screening guidelines, particularly the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force’s recommendations that limit PSA screening based on age, rather than overall health or family history. Both of us agree that this age cap contributes to preventable cases of advanced prostate cancer. The ability to stratify risk early—and cost-effectively—is essential for improving outcomes and reducing the financial and emotional burdens of over-treatment.</p><p>A major focus of our conversation is democratizing access to early detection. We discuss integrating IsoPSA into mobile men’s health clinics, allowing men in underserved areas to receive accurate results in real time from a single blood draw. IsoPSA’s affordability and compatibility with existing lab equipment make it ideal for broad implementation.</p><p>We also touch on the importance of public engagement and awareness campaigns like Cleveland Diagnostics' “PSA on PSA,” which aims to spread knowledge and encourage early testing. Yet, we recognize that stigma around men’s health persists. We call for more public figures and survivors to share their stories, helping to normalize conversations about prostate and testicular cancer.</p><p>We conclude with reflections on legacy, innovation, and the evolving role of AI in diagnostics. While AI has promise, we emphasize the importance of keeping diagnostics simple, interpretable, and actionable for real-world clinical settings.</p>
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