By Jonathan Chance - Prostate Cancer Survivor & Award-Winning Reporter
Jonathan Chance, a prostate cancer survivor and award-winning reporter, hosts Prostate Cancer Aware, which features news and information about prostate cancer, early detection, men’s risks, treatme
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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.
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 310-Program to train more doctors in Brachytherapy treatment.
· Choosing the right doctor after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
· Making informed decisions after a prostate cancer diagnosis.
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 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 test and what the test measures.
· Men who are at greater risk for prostate cancer.
· The whole-body approach to health care.
· The importance of early detection when it comes to prostate cancer.
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 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 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 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 cancer cells.
· Should you eat or avoid foods with gluten.
· The healthy connection between exercise and proper nutrition.
· The importance of talking with your doctor before making any exercise or dietary changes.
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 prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks about the false sense of security many men have when it comes to prostate cancer and the three prostate cancer question everyman should be able to answer. Also, Jonathan talks about:
· The PSA test and number.
· Tracking PSA velocity.
· Who is at risk for prostate cancer.
· Why some doctors are silent about prostate cancer.
· Taking charge and being proactive with your health.
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 prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis and why it is so important that men talk about the disease among themselves as well as with their doctor. During this episode Jonathan talks about:
· His diagnosis and battle with aggressive prostate cancer.
· Why early detection of prostate cancer is so important.
· Who is at risk for prostate cancer.
· What is the PSA test.
· The importance of monitoring PSA velocity.
· Why men need to talk openly about prostate cancer and not feel embarrassed about it.
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 prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Shawn Zimberg, who is the Medical Director of the Advanced Radiation Centers in New York and the National Director of Radiation Oncology for Solaris Health about radiation therapies, the risks & new radiation technologies. During this episode Jonathan & Dr. Zimberg talk about:
· The importance and evolution of radiation therapy for prostate cancer.
· The different types of radiation therapies.
· The risk factors.
· New radiation technologies that have been approved for the treatment of prostate cancer.
· The importance of early detection tests, like the PSA blood test for prostate cancer.
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 prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Isaac Powell from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute – Wayne State University about the stress cancer connection. Jonathan & Dr. Powell talk about:
· How stress impacts cancer cells.
· What research has found to be one of the best ways to reduce stress
· The importance of early detection tests for prostate cancer like the PSA test and the digital rectal exam.
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 prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Isaac Powell from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute – Wayne State University about his research on the genetic risks for prostate cancer and the faster growth rate of prostate cancer among African American men. During this episode Jonathan & Dr. Powell talk about:
· Why African American men have a greater risk for getting prostate cancer.
· What other men are at greater risk for the disease.
· The genetic risk for prostate cancer.
· Why African American men have higher prostate cancer mortality rates.
· The importance of a getting a PSA test and digital rectal exam for prostate cancer.
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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Thank you for listening! Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™
On this episode prostate cancer survivor & host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Felicity Harper from the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute – Wayne State University about her study, Using Music as a Tool for Distress During Cancer Treatment. Jonathan & Dr. Harper also talk about:
· How the study was conducted and the outcomes for the patients.
· Could music help the caregivers who accompany cancer patients to their treatments.
· Using music to help with the anxiety of a cancer diagnosis.
· What is stress temperature and how to measure it.
This episode is dedicated to Stephanie & Eleanor who piped music into the treatment room to help ease my distress during my cancer treatments. Thank you for being my healing angels. JC
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.
Follow Prostate Cancer Aware on social media at:
Thank you for listening! Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™
The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.