Intellectual Medicine

04/07/2026

04/06/2026

Let me tell you about one of my patients. Before coming to my care, he went online and found a protocol promoted by someone claiming a "personal cancer cure". He ordered the things and started dosing himself according to instructions he found on a forum.

The call came to me as an emergency from the lab. His liver enzymes, the AST and ALT, which normally should not exceed 50, were over 1,000. Possible liver failure.

He nearly died.

When the only options presented feel extreme or incomplete, people start looking elsewhere, and the internet is more than willing to fill that gap, but the accuracy of that information is optional.

What works in a laboratory or in animal models does not reliably translate into effective treatment in humans, and the doses and frequencies circulating online often far exceed what is considered safe.

Curiosity is not the issue here. But replacing clinical guidance with anecdotal protocols is not how you move forward safely.

There is a responsible way to explore emerging therapies, and it starts with proper evaluation and medical oversight.

04/03/2026

Most men hear the words “prostate cancer” and immediately assume they’re facing a life-threatening disease that needs a biopsy right away.

That assumption is rarely questioned, but it should be.

The truth is, many prostate cancers are slow-growing, and a large percentage of men will not die from this disease. Yet the response is often immediate escalation, radiation, and a cascade of decisions that are difficult to reverse.

Biopsy is treated like a routine step, and the loss of your quality is seen as an acceptable side effect.

But it shouldn't be like that. Not when there are more options.

There are other ways to evaluate risk. There is time to understand PSA trends, use imaging, try medication and build a clearer picture before committing to an invasive procedure.

Rushing into biopsy is not careful medicine. It’s momentum.

And once that momentum starts, it becomes very hard to stop.

You should not be rushed into a decision that can’t be undone.

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04/01/2026

If you’re focused only on symptoms, you’re missing the bigger picture.

Your long-term health isn’t determined by a diagnosis. It’s determined by the health of your cells.

When you start noticing things like low energy, brain fog, slower recovery, and stubborn weight… Yes, that can be part of aging. But more importantly, it can be your body asking for help ➡️ What are you doing to support your cells?

03/31/2026

03/30/2026

When people think about cancer, they often wait for a clear, undeniable signal. Something that stops them in their tracks and forces them to take action.

But prostate cancer rarely works that way. It tends to develop quietly, and when something does change, it’s often subtle. Easy to overlook. Easy to blame on age.

It’s also easy to rely on your yearly PSA test. But PSA is not a diagnosis. It can give helpful information when interpreted, but a lot of doctors use it as a trigger for panic.

Because panic sells treatments. Panic drives men into the operating room before they’ve had a real conversation about their options.

I’ve seen patients with a PSA below 0.03 while metastatic cancer silently weakened a vertebra in their spine. I’ve also seen an 81-year-old man with a PSA over 200 who worked manual labor daily, maintained an active s*x life, and showed no evidence of metastatic disease on imaging.

So what’s the takeaway? Listen to your body. Pay attention to subtle changes. Don’t rely solely on PSA numbers.

If something is there, you want to catch it early. Don’t rush into a biopsy. Don’t rush into radiation. And don’t accept a loss in quality of life as an inevitable side effect.

Learn your options. Make informed decisions. Fight cancer like a man.

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03/27/2026

03/27/2026

Just diagnosed with prostate cancer? Don’t rush into a biopsy, radiation, or surgery yet.

In today’s system, men are often pushed to act fast before they fully understand what’s happening in their own bodies. That speed can shape decisions in ways that can't be reversed.

Not all prostate cancers require immediate, aggressive intervention.

Before moving forward, you should have a clear understanding of your diagnosis, the actual level of risk, the potential consequences of each standard treatment, and the range of less invasive options that may be appropriate in your case.

That process is not always straightforward. Many physicians are not trained to go beyond conventional pathways, and deeper evaluation is often overlooked in favor of faster decisions.

But that's why I wrote Fight Cancer Like a Man. To help men slow down, ask better questions, and approach these decisions with clarity instead of pressure.

Start there, before committing to a path you cannot reverse.

Fight Cancer Like a Man, by Dr. Stephen Petteruti is already available on Amazon. Get your copy ➡️ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GP6JHQTQ/

03/26/2026

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

If you’re over 50 and struggling to lose weight, it's not because you lack discipline 🛑

Most people are told to “eat less and move more.” But after 50, your biology changes and that advice stops working the same way.

The clinical reality is this: As you age, your body becomes more resistant to key hormones like insulin, leptin, and testosterone.

Which means your body holds onto fat, even when you’re doing what used to work.

Before you push harder, focus on working with your physiology:
✅ Prioritize protein early in the day.
✅ Walk consistently (especially after meals).
✅ Strength training to maintain muscle and metabolism.

If progress still feels slow or frustrating, check for something something deeper.
Hormonal shifts, chronic inflammation, or (in men) prostate-related stress can all create fat loss resistance.

This is where a more complete, personalized approach makes the difference.

If this resonated, share it with someone who’s been “doing everything right” but not seeing results.