Shared Beds, Shared Call, and Shared Decisions: Marriage, Medicine, and Prostate Cancer

In this episode of The Double Scrub, Dr. Radhika Sharma and Dr. Scott Curtis get real about life in medicine, love, and the power of preventive care.

They open with an important discussion on prostate cancer awareness, breaking down current screening guidelines, risk factors, and the importance of shared decision-making—especially for men over 45. From understanding the Gleason score to knowing when to start PSA testing, this segment offers clear, actionable insight.

Then, they pivot into a more personal conversation: what it’s like to grow as partners, parents, and physicians—navigating marriage, medicine, and everything in between. You’ll hear about the emotional labor of parenting, communication struggles, and the small things that hold a relationship together.

Whether you're tuning in for health education or a heartfelt look into real-life doctoring and partnership—this episode has something for you.

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🔑 Takeaways

• Prostate cancer awareness starts with honest conversations and timely screenings

• Black men and those with a family history are at higher risk and may need earlier screening

• Shared decision-making empowers both patients and providers

• Balancing personal and professional life takes intention, communication, and support

• Growth in marriage and parenting often happens in the messiest seasons

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