When Dub Franklin received the call confirming his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2019, time seemed to stop. The word cancer hits hard, but even more so when it’s tied to such an intimate, life-defining part of a man’s identity. When it came time to make a treatment decision, his wife, Mimi, was right by his side.
This wasn’t just his diagnosis—it was theirs.
The whirlwind of appointments, terminology, and treatment options quickly followed. One of the first recommendations was a prostatectomy. It’s the “standard” route—but Dub had done his research. The thought of invasive surgery, the risk of incontinence, and the possible impact on intimacy were deeply unsettling.
“It terrified him,” Mimi remembers. She knew they needed to find another option.
Mimi’s dear friend recommended Busch Center, and an appointment was scheduled. Dr. Joseph and Kathy Busch spent over two hours one Friday afternoon explaining the TULSA Procedure, its benefits and considerations.
While it took Dub a year to decide due to his company demands, he became Busch Center TULSA Patient #51:
“I’m so thankful we chose TULSA Procedure. I’ve been cancer-free going on five years now.”
Dub’s PSA dropped from 5.7 to 1.0 in just one month.
Their story is a reminder that a cancer diagnosis doesn’t just change one life—it reshapes the rhythm of two. And while the medical journey is critical, so is the emotional one. Selecting your prostate cancer treatment plan is not something to be rushed. The choice could impact your marriage and your quality of life… but it doesn’t have to.
At Busch Center, prostate treatment is not an either/or outcome. We have two equally important goals: remove prostate cancer and protect your manhood. Because healing isn’t just about removing cancer; it’s about preserving life, love, and all the things that make it worth living.