On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Anna Laucis, who is a radiation oncologist in Wisconsin.  She is also the author of multiple peer-reviewed, scientific articles in oncology and medical journals.  Dr. Laucis talks about an innovative treatment for Prostate Cancer, SBRT-stereotatic body radiation therapy as well as how the mind and body can play a part in helping someone who is diagnosed with the disease.  

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with, Dr. Clayton Lau who is chief of the division of urology and urologic oncology at City of Hope. Dr. Lau specializes in minimally invasive approaches to urologic oncology and reconstructive urology. He is also an international expert in robotic surgery. Dr. Lau talks about the City of Hope Phase 2 clinical trial to test if the intake of white button mushroom-powder tablets could prevent or slow the progression of prostate cancer. He also talks about who might be a candidate for the clinical trial. For people interested in the specific details of the trial, including if they are eligible to participate, visit: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04519879?term=white+button+mushroom&draw=2  (Scroll down to to eligibility criteria).  

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with rock icon, guitarist, Carlos Cavazo, formerly of the bands Quiet Riot & RATT, about music and healing and how music played a huge part with helping Jonathan get through his several months of treatments and procedures for aggressive prostate cancer. Also, Carlos updates listeners on his latest musical project. For more information about prostate cancer, men's health and Jonathan's new book Unaware, which is about his battle with prostate cancer visit: www.iknowmypsa.org  Also, be sure and follow Carlos Cavazo on Instagram at: @carloscavazoofficial @bangyourheadapparel  @vickicavazo and for Carlos Cavazo official merchandise and tour information go to: www.bangyourhead.us or on Facebook at: BANG YOUR HEAD Apparel.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Peter Rossi, who is a radiation oncologist at the Calaway Young Cancer Center in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. He is also the current President of the American Brachytherapy Society - ABS.  Dr. Rossi talks about the mission of the ABS and their roll in providing prostate cancer patients with information about Brachytherapy.  Dr. Rossi also provides important information about the, PSMA, PET imaging scan that many doctors are now using to detect the presence of prostate cancer cells.  

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about finding the right doctor and what he learned first hand about having a great doctor experience and a not-so-great doctor experience during his battle with aggressive prostate cancer. This episode includes important knowledge from Dr. Gregory Merrick, who is an internationally recognized uro-oncology expert and the Director of the Urologic Research Institute at the Ohio University Medical School. 

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Michael Krachon, who is the President of Theragenics Interventional who provides significant information about low-dose rate (LDR) brachytherapy seeds for the treatment of prostate cancer, the different types of seeds and the fellowship program Theragenics offers doctors in order for them to learn how to perform brachytherapy and why this is so important. Mr. Krachon has more than 25 years’ experience of progressive growth in sales and marketing in the medical industry, especially with brachytherapy devices and delivery systems for the U.S. and International markets. He is also recognized as a national speaker for brachytherapy and market strategies by the industry. 

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Peter Orio, who is the Vice Chair of Network Operations at the Dana-Farber | Brigham Cancer Center Department of Radiation Oncology.  He is also the Director of Prostate Brachytherapy and an Associate Professor at the Harvard Medical School. Dr. Orio provides important information about the various forms of radiation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer as well as what questions a patient should ask their doctor about radiation therapy. 

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Gregory Merrick, who is an internationally recognized uro-oncology expert and the Director of the Urologic Research Institute at the Ohio University Medical School, about the different prostate biopsies and treatments for prostate cancer. 

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Gregory Merrick, who is an internationally recognized uro-oncology expert and the Director of the Urologic Research Institute at the Ohio University Medical School, about what is prostate cancer, who is at greater risk, the early detection tests and the PSA test. 

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about who is at risk for prostate cancer, who maybe at greater risk, and the symptoms that could be a sign of prostate cancer or a non-cancerous urological disorder. 

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