Truth Over Spin | E19 Richard Syrett & Pam Killeen on Prostate Testing and Treatment: Exploring the Risks

In this conversation, Richard Syrett (Sauga 960 AM) speaks with Pam Killeen about the alarming trend of overdiagnosis in healthcare, particularly in relation to prostate cancer. She highlights the economic motivations behind medical screenings and treatments, referencing Alan Cassels’ work on the subject. Killeen also touches on the potential cognitive effects of prostate cancer treatments, particularly in the context of President Biden’s recent diagnosis. The conversation shifts to the vital role of nutrition, restorative sleep, and regular sunlight exposure in maintaining long-term health and preventing chronic disease. Pam also emphasizes the often-overlooked importance of natural darkness in the evening and limiting artificial light at night to support circadian rhythm and overall well-being—key elements in a truly holistic approach to healthcare reform.

Takeaways
Overdiagnosis in healthcare is a significant issue.
Economic motivations often drive unnecessary medical treatments.
Prostate cancer treatments can lead to severe side effects.
The timing of health announcements can be suspicious.
Cognitive decline may be linked to prostate cancer treatments.
Nutrition and sleep are crucial for health reform.
Lack of sunlight exposure has been linked to prostate health issues.
Adequate evening darkness supports melatonin release-low levels of which are associated with prostate problems.
High-quality sleep is essential for overall health.
Excessive artificial light exposure (especially at night) increases cancer risk.
A nutrient-dense diet is vital for maintaining health.

Sound Bites
“Are we ready to rethink a medical model?”
“Artificial light increases cancer risk.”
“High quality sleep is critical for health.”

Chapters
00:00 The Overdiagnosis Dilemma
03:51 Joe Biden’s Prostate Cancer: What Are We Missing?
06:12 The Role of Nutrition and Sleep in Health
07:30 Refer to ⁠Truth Over Spin E18⁠ to listen to a legacy interview Andy Oudman and I did with Alan Cassels about prostate cancer overdiagnosis and treament.

Pam Killeen Resources
Websites — ⁠⁠⁠www.pamkilleen.com⁠⁠ ⁠and ⁠www.truthoverspin.com⁠⁠
Facebook — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/pam.killeen.9/⁠⁠⁠
Instagram — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/circadianpam⁠⁠⁠
Spotify — ⁠CircadianReboot⁠ or ⁠Truth Over Spin ⁠
YouTube — ⁠⁠⁠http://www.youtube.com/pamkilleen⁠⁠⁠
Rumble — ⁠⁠⁠https://rumble.com/c/c-6784666⁠⁠⁠
LinkedIn — ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/pam-killeen-bab652218/⁠⁠⁠
X — ⁠https://x.com/PamKilleen
Substack — ⁠pamkilleen.substack.com⁠

The information on this podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. We are not licensed healthcare providers, and our content is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice, or treatment.

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Keywords: prostate cancer, overdiagnosis, healthcare, nutrition, sleep, circadian rhythm, health reform, androgen deprivation therapy, chronic disease, prevention

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