On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, respected clinical researcher and consultant Bill Cavanaugh 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 Cavanaugh and his research, visit his website at: https://www.abscopalevents.com/blog

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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  

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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 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 with your doctor about.

·       How PSA Velocity can be a warning sign for prostate cancer.

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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

·       Why early detection is so important when it comes to prostate cancer.

·       Who is at greater risk for a prostate cancer diagnosis.

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.

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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.

·       How exercise can help treat prostate cancer.

·       The importance of a heart healthy diet.

·       Why early detection is key when it comes to prostate cancer and other diseases.

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.

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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.

·       How is the therapy administered and how the effectiveness is determined.

·       Are there side effects and how does it compare to alpha emitter radiation therapy.

·       Plutvicto treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.

·       The Vision and PSMA Fore trials of targeted radioligand therapy in patients with prostate cancer.

·       What the future looks like for cancer treatment.

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