Hope found in testicular prostheses

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Dr Kent Pluke, a urologist, gives us a brief rundown of testicular cancer and shares the hope that testicular prostheses give men regarding positive body image and confidence.

Dr Kent Pluke is a urologist in private practice at the Melomed Group in Cape Town and also works part-time at New Somerset Hospital. He is a part-time faculty member of The Urology Department at his alumnus university, UCT, where he is involved in urology training for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. His specific interests are male sexual health and endourology.

This episode is brought to you by Aspen Pharmacare in the interest of education, awareness, and support. Statements of fact and opinions expressed are those of the contributor and are not the opinion or position of Aspen Pharmacare.
2 Apr 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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