The Elevator Ride: Talking About Prostate Cancer, Care, and Courage

Guests:

• Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt – Medical Director, Prostate Cancer Program at Chesapeake Urology, Vice President, Physician Services for United Urology Group.

• Bob Lane – Prostate cancer survivor and advocate (“Elevator Bob”)

Show Notes:

This episode of In Sickness. Men and the Culture of Caregiving explores prostate cancer from two sides — the clinical expertise of Dr. Benjamin Lowentritt and the lived experience of survivor Bob Lane. Together, they discuss early signs, diagnosis, treatment options, stigma, and the importance of support — including how one man’s “elevator story” became a symbol of connection for others facing the same journey.

Key Topics:

- Early detection and screening

- Navigating diagnosis and treatment

- Emotional toll and caregiving challenges

- Male stigma and health conversations

- Advocacy and community support