Prostate Cancer Aware

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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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

·       Lowering your risk for cancer and other diseases.

·       Why proactive health matters.

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

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’s you are facing.

·       Chris’ new book, That Deserves A Wow, which offers readers a front-row seat to some of sports’ biggest moments with inspiration through tragedy and triumph.

Here is the link to purchase a copy of Chris Myer’s new book That Deserves A Wow: https://chrismyerssports.com/that-deserves-a-wow/

 Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which makes this podcast possible in order to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test to listeners 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.™

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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 after a PSA test result is elevated.

·       Some of the treatment options for prostate cancer.

·       At what age men should start and stop testing for 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 to listeners 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 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 doctors?

·       An important finding about brachytherapy.

·       The importance of doing research on the treatment options for prostate cancer.

For more information about Theragenics brachytherapy seeds for prostate cancer visit their website at: https://www.theragenics.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:

• 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 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.

·       How many men are unaware of prostate cancer.

·       Why men should talk with their doctor about prostate cancer and early detection.

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 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 prostate cancer.

·       Active surveillance for prostate cancer patients.

·       A doctor prescribed diet and exercise program and the benefits it can have

·       Feeling at ease with addressing any questions or concerns you have with your doctor.

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.™