Prostate Cancer Aware

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with his guest, respected clinical researcher and consultant Bill Cavanagh talk about how there is hope for patients because of the research being done on prostate cancer and what this means for men battling the disease. On this episode Jonathan and Bill discuss:  ·       What is the biggest misconception people have about break through cancer treatments?...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, respected clinical researcher and consultant Bill Cavanagh about an intriguing phenomenon when treating cancer that is known as the Abscopal Effect. On this episode Jonathan and Bill discuss:  ·       What exactly is the Abscopal Effect? ·       Why is there so much excitement about this?  ·       Are researchers trying to reproduce it and see...

SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, Dr. Perter Rossi about Whole Gland vs. Targeted Therapy for prostate cancer. Jonathan and Dr. Rossi discuss:  ·       The difference between treating the whole prostate and just targeting the tumor. ·       What men should they know about, when choosing a prostate cancer treatment option. ·       Active surveillance as opposed to i...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, former AZ State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, about staying strong through prostate cancer. Jonathan and Lorenzo talk about. ·       When active surveillance turns into a prostate cancer diagnosis. ·       Keeping a positive outlook after a cancer diagnosis. ·       The importance of early detection for prostate and other cancers. ·       Being proacti...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Michael Krachon of Theragenics about the future of prostate cancer treatment. Jonathan and Michael talk about. ·       Researching prostate cancer treatment options before meeting with your doctor. ·       What is LDR brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer. ·       The current need to increase awareness about LDR brachytherapy. ·       How Therag...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about making a New Year’s resolution that really matters, committing to getting a PSA test. This is personal for Jonathan because it was a PSA test that saved his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about: ·       Why getting a PSA test isn't just smart—it's essential. ·       How early detection is key when it comes to prostate cancer. ·     ...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about the silent killer men avoid talking about, Prostate Cancer. This episode hits close to home for Jonathan because all this silence among men nearly cost him his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about: ·       Why men don’t talk about prostate cancer.  ·       The lifesaving importance to end this silence. ·       How prostate cancer awareness can...

SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about a critical topic regarding PSA testing that every man needs to understand. PSA Velocity. This is personal for Jonathan because his lack of knowledge about PSA Velocity, nearly cost him his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about: ·       What is PSA Velocity.  ·       Why you should track this number. ·       The importance of talking...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Grgur Miric about the health benefits of exercise, especially if you are diagnosed with a disease like prostate cancer.  On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Miric talk about: ·       How exercise is good for fighting prostate cancer and other diseases.  ·       Studies that support fighting disease through exercise ·       Wh...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Grgur Miric about whole body health to fight prostate cancer & other diseases.  On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Miric talk about: ·       What the word cancer means.  ·       The risk factors for cancer and prostate cancer. ·       New technology that shows promise for cancer prevention and early detection. ·       Ho...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Munir Ghesani, who is a Nuclear Oncologist and the Chief Medical Officer for United Theranostics about (RPT) radiopharmaceutical therapy, which is a treatment for prostate cancer. During the podcast Jonathan and Dr. Ghesani talk about: ·       What is Theranostics and which prostate cancer patients is are candidates for radiopharmaceuticals. ·   ...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks from his own experience battling aggressive prostate cancer and why men to be proactive with their health especially when it comes to prostate cancer.   During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       The reason men go to a doctor. ·       Who is at risk and greater risk for prostate cancer. ·       Why men need to stop being silent over prostate cancer...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Emmy Award-winning Fox Sports broadcaster Chris Myers about his iconic career and inspiring journey that will leave you motivated to face any challenge head-on. On this episode Jonathan and Chris talk about: ·       Facing unexpected and sudden adversity.  ·       Having goals and achieving them. ·       Appreciating every day, despite the challenge’...

SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Grgur Miric about who is at risk for prostate cancer and why early detection is key to saving men’s lives. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Miric talk about: ·       Who is at risk for prostate cancer.  ·       The importance of early detection. ·       The PSA test and PSA velocity. ·       Screening tests aft...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks with Michael L. Krachon, President of Theragenics about a lesser-known prostate cancer treatment option, brachytherapy.  During the podcast Jonathan and Michael talk about: ·       What is brachytherapy and how is it different from other prostate cancer treatments. ·       The history of brachytherapy. ·       Why brachytherapy is not offered my many doc...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks from his own experience with a prostate cancer, a silent killer that could be creeping up on men and the life-saving importance of early detection.  During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       Why prostate cancer is known as the silent killer. ·       The importance of early detection. ·       The early detection tests for prostate cancer. ·       H...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks from his own experience with battling aggressive fast-growing prostate cancer about how well-meaning advice from friends was outdated. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       How significantly treatments and procedures for prostate cancer have evolved over the years. ·       Some of the treatments that are typically considered for treating prost...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance shares 5 - important things he learned about during his battle with prostate cancer and why they are so important. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       How all men are at risk for prostate cancer. ·       Why prostate cancer is known as the silent killer. ·       How men need to talk as openly about prostate cancer and getting a PSA blood test. ·   ...

SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks from his own experience with battling aggressive fast-growing prostate cancer about sharing is caring. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       What to do when someone you know has prostate cancer. ·       What men can do to help raise awareness and share information about prostate cancer. ·       Why it is important to raise awarenes...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Mustafa Basree who is a 4th year resident in radiation oncology at University of Wisconsin. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Basree talk about: ·       The doctor / patient relationship. ·       Doctors and a patient’s emotions during cancer care. ·       Lifestyle choices for prostate cancer patients. ·       Lifestyle choices while undergoing a...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Mustafa Basree who is a 4th year resident in radiation oncology at University of Wisconsin. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Basree talk about: ·       The difference between the initials “DO” or "MD" after a doctor’s name. ·       Any differences between the way an MD or DO diagnose or treat a patient.  ·       Osteopathic treatment fo...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with the esteemed Dr. Andrew Farach who is the Director of Brachytherapy at Houston Methodist Hospital. On this episode during Prostate Cancer Awareness month, Jonathan and Dr. Farach talk about: ·       The importance of early detection and getting a PSA test for prostate cancer.  ·       Prostate cancer treatment options like Brachytherapy. ·       The...

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Gregory Merrick during September, which is Prostate Cancer Awareness month about prostate cancer and how men should take a whole-body approach to their health care. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Merrick talk about: ·       Talking with your doctor about prostate cancer and getting a PSA test.  ·       What is the PSA te...

On this episode prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks about avoiding PSA Anxiety after getting a PSA test. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: ·       What is prostate cancer. ·       What is the PSA test. ·       What can elevate a PSA blood test. ·       Things to avoid before getting a PSA test. ·       Why you shouldn’t panic over a prostate cancer diagnosis. Prostate...

On this episode prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Michael Garcia about the role of nutrition for disease prevention and overall health. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Garcia talk about: ·       The role of nutritional health plays in disease prevention. ·       How certain foods are being used as medicine. ·       How certain foods can help fight or prevent cance...