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’ bigg...
Jun 22, 2025•29 min•Ep. 52
SHOW NOTES: 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 sto...
May 22, 2025•16 min•Ep. 51
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 prost...
May 04, 2025•9 min•Ep. 50
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...
Mar 17, 2025•6 min•Ep. 49
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his own experience with battling aggressive fast-growing prostate cancer about how well-meaning advice from friends was outdated.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 ...
Feb 18, 2025•6 min•Ep. 48
On this episode host Jonathan Chance shares 5 - important things he learned about during his battle with prostate cancer and why they are so important. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: · How all men are at risk for prostate cancer. · Why prostate cancer is known as the silent killer. · How men need to talk as openly about prostate cancer and getting a PSA blood test. · How men should feel comfortable talking with their doctor about prostate cancer. · Being proactive and not reactive with...
Jan 21, 2025•9 min•Ep. 47
SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance speaks from his own experience with battling aggressive fast-growing prostate cancer about sharing is caring. During the podcast Jonathan talks about: · What to do when someone you know has prostate cancer. · What men can do to help raise awareness and share information about prostate cancer. · Why it is important to raise awareness about prostate cancer. · Providing emotional support for someone who has prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Aware is a...
Dec 27, 2024•7 min•Ep. 46
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Mustafa Basree who is a 4th year resident in radiation oncology at University of Wisconsin. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Basree talk about: · The doctor / patient relationship. · Doctors and a patient’s emotions during cancer care. · Lifestyle choices for prostate cancer patients. · Lifestyle choices while undergoing androgen deprivation therapy. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced w...
Nov 10, 2024•8 min•Ep. 45
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Mustafa Basree who is a 4th year resident in radiation oncology at University of Wisconsin. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Basree talk about: · The difference between the initials “DO” or "MD" after a doctor’s name. · Any differences between the way an MD or DO diagnose or treat a patient. · Osteopathic treatment for prostate cancer. · What is OMT treatment. · Radiation therapy and the training process for doctors. · The future for prostate c...
Oct 13, 2024•14 min•Ep. 44
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 diagn...
Sep 27, 2024•14 min•Ep. 43
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 he...
Sep 11, 2024•11 min•Ep. 42
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 ...
Aug 07, 2024•6 min•Ep. 41
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. ...
Jun 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 40
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 product...
May 29, 2024•7 min•Ep. 39
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...
May 04, 2024•6 min•Ep. 38
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 f...
Apr 04, 2024•12 min•Ep. 37
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 produ...
Mar 05, 2024•5 min•Ep. 36
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 gene...
Feb 15, 2024•12 min•Ep. 35
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 diagnosi...
Jan 18, 2024•16 min•Ep. 34
SHOW NOTES: On this episode prostate cancer survivor / host Jonathan Chance talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis in 2018 and provides some important information about prostate cancer and why men should not ignore the disease. Jonathan also talks about: · How all men are at risk for prostate cancer. · Why prostate cancer is known as the silent killer. · Why the PSA test is something men should talk with their doctor about. · How important it is for men to track their PSA Velocity. · The impo...
Dec 22, 2023•6 min•Ep. 33
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with recording artist Mitch Malloy about how an award-winning song writer & the former singer for the iconic band Great White maintains his health. On this episode Jonathan and Mitch talk about: · Mitch’s new album, The Last Song and his demanding schedule. · What inspired Mitch to lead a healthy lifestyle. · Rock star tips from Mitch on how he stays healthy while on the road. · The spiritual and healing effects of music. · Living a life filled with...
Nov 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 32
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned uro-oncologist Dr. Gregory Merrick during November, Men’s Health month about why men need to take charge of their health and talk with their doctor before they have a health issue. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Merrick talk about: · What men need to talk with their doctor about in order to be proactive with their health. · Why the PSA test is important and nothing to fear. · PSA velocity and PSA density and why these are important thing...
Nov 14, 2023•10 min•Ep. 31
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with his special guest Emmy Award winning comedian Fritz Coleman about the connection between comedy and health. Jonathan & Fritz talk about: · How laughter has helped people through an illness or a tough time in their life · How a good joke can help relieve stress, anxiety, even depression. · Balancing being a weather caster & a comedian during the nightly news broadcasts. · How men whose father had prostate cancer are at greater risk for the d...
Oct 27, 2023•13 min•Ep. 30
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about one of the most frequent questions men ask him when someone they know has prostate cancer. This is an episode where Jonathan talks about his personal experience with battling prostate cancer as well as: · What to say when someone you know has prostate cancer. · Why this can be so important. · What not to say when someone you know is battling prostate cancer. · How you can brighten the day of someone who has prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Aware i...
Oct 12, 2023•8 min•Ep. 29
This is a special episode for the month of September which is Prostate Cancer Awareness month. On this episode, prostate cancer survivor and host Jonathan Chance and his special guest Dr. Gregory Merrick talk about, The Prostate Cancer Primer in order to raise awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Merrick talk about: · What is prostate cancer. · The risk factors. · Prostate cancer screening tests. · PSA velocity. · Prostate biopsies & treatment op...
Sep 10, 2023•19 min•Ep. 28
SHOW NOTES: On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about, Paying It Forward and why he is so passionate about raising awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test. Also on this episode Jonathan talks about: · How men are silent about prostate cancer. · The importance of talking to your doctor about prostate cancer and the PSA test. · His prostate cancer wake-up call and why he started doing Prostate Cancer Aware. · Making getting a PSA test as common as getting a mammogram is for breast ...
Aug 26, 2023•8 min•Ep. 27
On this episode host Jonathan Chance & his special guest, Dr. Gregory Merrick discuss the moral & stress level of a prostate cancer patient and how it can be affected by the doctor and their staff. On this episode Jonathan & Dr. Merrick talk about: · A patient centered doctor’s office. · The office environment and the reception desk. · Why a knowing a patient’s name is so important. · Being proactive with your medical care. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No conten...
Jul 17, 2023•11 min•Ep. 26
On this episode host Jonathan Chance & his distinguished guest, Dr. Bill Bergman talk about the mind / body connection and how it relates to wellness. Jonathan & Dr. Bergman also talk about: · How to jump start a healthier life style. · The importance of positive thoughts and emotions. · The correlation between stress and disease . For more information about 1 on 1 coaching with Dr. Bergman or to purchase one of his books, visit his website at: https://drbergman.com Prostate Cancer Aware...
Jun 25, 2023•12 min•Ep. 25
On this episode host Jonathan Chance & Dr. Gregory Merrick answer podcast listeners questions about prostate cancer and men’s health. Featuring essential information for men from world renowned Urologic Oncologist Dr. Gregory Merrick. On this episode Jonathan & Dr. Merrick talk about: · PSA screening. · Low libido, frequent urination and other prostate issues. · How a doctor works for the patient. · The risk factors for prostate cancer and other cancers. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyri...
May 28, 2023•10 min•Ep. 24
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about, PSA panic. Do you do this and if so, how you can avoid it. Includes some important information from world renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Gregory Merrick. On this episode Jonathan talks about how: · An elevated PSA is not a reason to panic. · What can cause an elevated PSA. · What you should do if it is elevated. · Be proactive, not reactive with your health. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduce...
Apr 30, 2023•5 min•Ep. 23
