Prostate Cancer Aware

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Michael Krachon of Theragenics about the I Know My PSA, Do You? awareness pin and why prostate cancer awareness matters. On this Jonathan and Michael talk about: 

·       Why is raising awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test is so important. 

·       Why Theragenics decided to support our I Know My PSA Movement and have their employees wear our I Know My PSA, Do You?, awareness pin.

·       How the pins are helping their employees start potentially lifesaving conversations.

·       Theragenic’s long-standing commitment to advancing prostate cancer care.

·       Getting more doctors to mention the various treatment options for prostate cancer instead of just the one treatment they are most familiar with.

For more information about the I Know My PSA Movement and the I Know My PSA, Do You? awareness pin, go to: www.iknowmypsa.org and Click on Join the Movement. 

For more information about brachytherapy and prostate cancer, visit Theragenics website at: LifeAfterSeeds.com  

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance gets personal and talks about the test that helped save his life. Jonathan talks about: 

·       How a simple blood test, the PSA test, helped save his life..

·       Why early detection tests like the PSA test is so important.

·       Why prostate cancer is known as the silent killer.

·       Why an elevated PSA does not always mean prostate cancer.

·       The importance of talking with your doctor about prostate cancer and getting a PSA test.

·       How podcast listeners can help start conversations about prostate cancer and by joining the I Know My PSA Movement.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with his guest, renowned Interventional Radiologist Dr. Aaron M. Fischman about the benign side of prostate health. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Fischman discuss: 

·       What is BPH or an enlarged prostate.

·       BPH treatment options like PAE.

·       Urinary symptoms men should not ignore.

·       What could cause a rising PSA level.

·       How an elevated PSA does not always mean prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

For more information about Dr. Fischman, visit his website at: https://drfischman.com/

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

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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?

·       How researchers and the work they do provides hope for people who are fighting prostate cancer.

·       What motivates researchers like Bill in the fight against prostate cancer?

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

For more information about Bill Cavanagh and his research, visit his website at: https://www.abscopalevents.com/blog

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

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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 how the body’s own immune system helps to fight cancer?

·       When men are currently battling advanced or recurrent prostate cancer, what should they understand about the research taking place today? 

·       As somebody involved in clinical research especially when it comes to prostate cancer is there one area that Bill is mot most excited about?

For more information about Bill Cavanagh and his research, visit his website at: https://www.abscopalevents.com/blog

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™

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 immediate treatment for prostate cancer.

·       How we’re moving toward a future - where more men can avoid aggressive treatments

·       What is focal therapy and brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer  

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™

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 proactive for prostate cancer by getting a PSA test. 

·       Lorenzo’s new book, Fight Like Hell: Love, Politics and the Will to Live.

For more information about Lorenzo Sierra and his new book visit his website at: Lorenzosierra.com 

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™

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 Theragenics is helping drive the future of isotope-based cancer treatments?

·       What newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient should know about treatment options.

For more information about brachytherapy and prostate cancer, visit Theragenics website at: LifeAfterSeeds.com  Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™

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.

·       What is a PSA test and what it measures.

·       Why you want to catch prostate cancer in the early stages.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™

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 help save lives.

·       A call to action for men to start the conversation about prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production.  No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow Foundation.  For more information about prostate cancer, the PSA test, men's health and Jonathan's inspiring new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer.

• Visit our website at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org
• Email us at:  https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:

• Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/iknowmypsa 
• Twitter -  https://twitter.com/iknowmypsa or @iknowmypsa

Thank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™