Dr. Irini Yacoub Discusses Prostate Cancer and Proton Therapy on the Health in Harlem Podcast

Dr. Irini Yacoub, Radiation Oncologist and Clinical Lead for Prostate Cancer at the New York Proton Center, recently joined Dr. Maurice Selby on the Health in Harlem podcast for an in-depth conversation about one of the most common cancers affecting men today.

Together, they discuss how early detection and education can save lives, and how modern treatments—like proton therapy—are transforming prostate cancer care. Dr. Yacoub highlights how this precise form of radiation therapy can effectively target cancer cells while minimizing side effects and preserving quality of life.

The episode also explores the misinformation and stigma that often prevent men from seeking timely care and screening.

Listen to the full episode: