Resources & Articles

Physician-led education articles on cancer literacy, longevity strategy, and health awareness from Dr. Harry Black and Sunrise Institute.

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? The Warburg Effect Explained

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Metabolic Health

Does Sugar Feed Cancer? The Warburg Effect Explained

Dr. Harry Black explains the Warburg effect, why cancer cells depend on sugar, and what ketosis and cutting sugar may mean for cancer and metabolic health.

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Metabolic Health

Seed Oils and Inflammation: What to Cook With Instead

Dr. Harry Black explains why seed oils may drive inflammation, which oils he removed from his own pantry, and the healthier fats he cooks with instead.

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Longevity Strategy

Exercise and Prostate Cancer Survival: The 60% You Can't Ignore

Dr. Harry Black explains the research showing exercise can dramatically improve prostate cancer survival, and the simple walking and weights routine that works.

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Psychology

Talking to Your Family and Children About a Cancer Diagnosis

Dr. Harry Black shares a physician's and patient's perspective on how to tell your family and children about a cancer diagnosis with honesty and care.

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Cancer Literacy

Should You Get a Second Opinion? A Surgeon Says Yes

Dr. Harry Black, a General Surgeon, explains why seeking a second or third opinion after a cancer diagnosis is wise, not insulting, and how to do it well.

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Cancer Literacy

The Prostate Biopsy: What to Expect Before, During, and After

Dr. Harry Black explains what a prostate biopsy is, how it's done, what recovery feels like, and why it remains the definitive test for prostate cancer.

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Treatment Education

Erectile Dysfunction After Prostate Cancer Treatment: What to Expect

Dr. Harry Black explains why erectile dysfunction happens after prostate cancer treatment, what dry orgasm means, and the recovery many men can expect.

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Treatment Education

Incontinence After Prostate Surgery, and How Kegels Help

Dr. Harry Black explains why incontinence happens after prostate surgery, how long it lasts, and how Kegel exercises helped him regain control.

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Treatment Education

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer Explained

Dr. Harry Black explains the types of radiation therapy for prostate cancer - external beam, brachytherapy, SBRT, and Pluvicto - and their side effects.

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Treatment Education

Robotic Prostatectomy: What Prostate Surgery Is Really Like

Dr. Harry Black, a surgeon who had a robotic prostatectomy himself, explains what the surgery involves, the recovery timeline, and what to expect day by day.

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Treatment Education

The 3 Treatment Paths for Prostate Cancer: Surgery, Radiation, and Hormones

Dr. Harry Black explains the three frontline prostate cancer treatment options - surgery, radiation, and hormone therapy - and how to choose the right path for you.

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Prostate Cancer Literacy

What Is a Prostate, and What Does It Actually Do?

Dr. Harry Black, a General Surgeon and prostate cancer survivor, explains in plain language what the prostate is, what it does, and how it becomes diseased.

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Cancer Literacy

Repurposed Drugs and Supplements in Cancer Care: A Surgeon's Honest Look

Dr. Harry Black explains repurposed drugs and supplements being studied as additions to cancer treatment, what the evidence shows, and why physician guidance is essential.

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Longevity Strategy

Sleep and Your Immune System: Why Rest Is a Cancer-Fighting Tool

Dr. Harry Black explains how sleep deprivation weakens the immune cells that fight cancer, the role of melatonin, and practical steps to protect your rest.

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Treatment Education

Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer: The Side Effects No One Warned Me About

Dr. Harry Black explains what androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) does, the side effects to expect, and the practical strategies that helped him through hormone therapy.

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Prostate Cancer Literacy

Understanding Your Gleason Score and PSA: A Surgeon's Plain-Language Guide

Dr. Harry Black explains what your PSA number and Gleason score actually mean, why velocity matters, and how to read a prostate pathology report without panic.

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Metabolic Health

Insulin Resistance and Cancer: The Metabolic Connection

Dr. Harry Black explains how insulin resistance creates a metabolic environment that can promote cancer - and three steps to fight back.

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Prevention

Prevention vs Reaction: The Education Gap

Learn why education bridges the gap between prevention and reaction.

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Inflammation

Inflammation and Long-Term Disease Awareness

Learn how inflammation influences long-term disease awareness from a physician-led perspective.

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Psychology

The Psychology of Facing a Cancer Diagnosis

A physician-led perspective on the psychological impact of diagnosis and structured literacy.

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Environmental Risk

Environmental Risk Factors and Cancer Literacy

Learn how environmental factors influence cancer literacy and long-term awareness.

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Oncology Education

The Limits of Modern Oncology: A Surgeon's Educational Perspective

A surgeon explains the limits of oncology and why structured education matters in Florida.

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Cancer Literacy

Cancer Literacy: Why Education Changes Everything

Defining cancer literacy and why it's the most overlooked factor in patient outcomes today.

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Longevity Strategy

Building a Long-Term Health Strategy with Physician Guidance

Why longevity requires structure, and how Florida residents can build a preventive health framework.

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Treatment Decisions

Understanding Cancer Treatment Decisions

A surgeon's view on the limits of modern oncology and the role of personal responsibility in treatment decisions.

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Risk Awareness

Lifestyle Science and Cancer Risk Awareness

How stress, inflammation, and cellular health connect to long-term cancer risk - and why education comes before action.

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Cancer Education

A Surgeon's Perspective on Understanding Cancer Diagnosis

What most patients misunderstand at diagnosis, and why physician-led cancer literacy matters in Florida.

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