Education & Awareness
Prostate Cancer Basics
- Function of the prostate and its role in male health
- Common symptoms and early warning signs
- Importance of establishing a PSA baseline at age 45+
- Understanding Active Surveillance vs. treatment
- Survivorship expectations and long-term monitoring
Risk Factors & Disparities
- Age, genetics, and family history
- Higher risk among Black men and underserved populations
- Obesity, chronic inflammation, and poor nutrition as accelerators
- Gaps in screening, awareness, and healthcare access
Lifestyle Transformation &
Physical Activity
- Exercise reduces inflammation and improves metabolic function
- Physical activity improves longevity and cancer outcomes
- Benefits of activities like Pickleball, Tai Chi, brisk walking, strength training, yoga, cycling
Nutrition & Metabolic Health
- Anti-inflammatory foods (leafy greens, berries, omega-3 fatty acids)
- Reducing processed sugars and refined carbohydrates
- Role of fiber in lowering insulin resistance and inflammation
- Healthy weight maintenance and cancer-related risk reduction
- Hydration and balanced nutrition for daily wellness
Pelvic Floor Health
- Importance of pelvic floor muscles in continence and sexual function
- How prehabilitation strengthens pelvic resilience before surgery
- Post-RALP recovery expectations
- Daily pelvic floor exercises for long-term function
- Use of video-guided exercises and breath work
Biomarker Education
- Understanding PSA and PSA velocity
- Key metabolic biomarkers (A1C, fasting glucose, triglycerides)
- Inflammation markers (CRP, IL-6)
- Value of baseline indicators to measure improvement over time
- How lifestyle change can influence biomarker trends
Stress, Mental & Mind-Body Connection
- Impact of chronic stress on inflammation and hormone imbalance
- Benefits of Tai Chi, yoga, and controlled breathing
- Managing emotional health after diagnosis or treatment
- Importance of community and supportive relationships
Community Awareness & Equity
- Educating underserved and high-risk populations
- Reducing stigma around prostate cancer and men’s health
- Culturally inclusive participation in wellness programs
- Normalizing conversations about pelvic floor, intimacy, and longevity
Family, Caregiver &
Community Support
- Families help men sustain long-term wellness behaviors
- Caregivers support during treatment and recovery
- Wellness as a community-driven journey
Brightpath Wellness Ecosystem
- Community-based wellness clinics
- Educational workshops on nutrition, pelvic floor health, biomarkers
- Programming for Active Surveillance, treatment, and thriving phases
- Partnership with universities, clinicians, and community sponsors