Baltimore, MD — April 23, 2026 – As prostate health remains a critical yet often overlooked men’s health issue, internationally recognized urologist Dr. Arthur Burnett of Johns Hopkins University is featured across two leading podcasts, Ask The Good Doctor, hosted by Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire, and Unzipping Taboos, hosted by Dr. Sue and Charlie, to advance a unified public health message centered on honest, stigma-free dialogue about prostate cancer, early detection, and the cultural and systemic barriers that continue to delay care. Both episodes offered a clear, medically grounded insight into prostate health, diagnosis, and treatment.
Ask The Good Doctor, hosted by Dr. LaJoyce Brookshire, is a widely distributed wellness platform focused on preventive health, holistic education, and culturally relevant medical guidance. The show reaches a broad digital audience across YouTube, where it has generated nearly 200,000 total views, positioning it as a growing voice in accessible health education.
Unzipping Taboos, hosted by Dr. Sue and Charlie, is a candid health and sexuality-focused podcast hosted under Milstein Health Consulting. Known for its stigma-free, open dialogue format, the show engages audiences through honest discussions that break down fear and misinformation around sexual and reproductive health. The show has released 70+ episodes and maintains an active listener base within niche wellness, education, and sexuality-focused communities.
Prostate cancer affects approximately one in nine men and one in six Black men. Because it often develops without symptoms, many cases are diagnosed late. Dr. Burnett emphasizes:
“Symptoms don’t necessarily mean cancer and no symptoms does not mean everything is fine,” said Dr. Burnett.
In Ask The Good Doctor, Dr. Burnett explains PSA testing and its limitations. Elevated results do not automatically indicate cancer but require follow-up evaluation.He also addresses common misconceptions about prostate enlargement and masculinity, noting that risk cannot be determined by body size or strength. Early detection, he stresses, remains one of the strongest tools for improving outcomes.
The conversations explore advances in nerve-sparing surgery and precision medicine, which have improved outcomes and recovery. However, Dr. Burnett notes that all treatments, surgery or radiation, may affect sexual function, and outcomes depend on overall health, timing of diagnosis, and individual risk factors. He also explains that medications like Viagra or Cialis may help some men but are not universally effective.
A key theme across both podcasts is how cultural expectations around masculinity discourage men from seeking care. Dr. Burnett urges earlier action:
“Waiting for symptoms is not a safe strategy. Early testing and open conversation can save lives.”
He also highlights the importance of partners and families in encouraging men to get screened.
Not all prostate cancers require immediate treatment. Many low-risk cases can be managed through active surveillance with regular monitoring. Dr. Burnett stresses that surveillance is an active, structured medical process, not a delay in care. He encourages patients to ask critical questions about risk level, treatment options, and long-term quality-of-life outcomes.
Audiences are encouraged to listen to both Ask The Good Doctor and Unzipping Taboos for a deeper understanding of prostate health, early detection, and the importance of breaking silence around men’s health.
Arthur L. “Bud” Burnett II, MD, MBA, FACS, is a trailblazing and globally recognized urologist, educator, and researcher at Johns Hopkins University, where he has served for more than 40 years as the Patrick C. Walsh Professor of Urology and Director of the Male Consultation Clinic. Celebrated as the first Black professor of urology at Johns Hopkins and past president of the Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Dr. Burnett pioneered research that made Viagra possible, performed thousands of prostate and urologic surgeries, and authored more than 500 peer-reviewed publications and three books — The Manhood Rx, Johns Hopkins Patient’s Guide to Prostate Cancer, and Prostate Cancer Survivors Speak Their Minds. He is also founder of UroMissionsWorks, a nonprofit expanding urologic care worldwide, and a decorated U.S. Army veteran.