On this episode host Jonathan Chance takes a break from interviewing a particular guest and instead talks about, some creative exercise tips that can help you get some amazing health benefits. He also talks about: · How exercise can help prevent disease. · The 30-minute magic key for better health. · Talking with your doctor before any exercise regime. · Being proactive, not reactive with your health. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced w...
Mar 25, 2023•6 min•Ep. 22
On this episode Host Jonathan Chance talks with his friend and special guest, Lorenzo Sierra about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis and how he is a living testimonial for why early detection is so important when it comes to prostate cancer. Jonathan and Lorenzo also talk about: The significance of getting a PSA blood test. How your family history can increase your prostate cancer risk. Ending the silence among men about prostate cancer. Dealing with the emotional impact of a prostate diagnos...
Feb 26, 2023•10 min•Ep. 21
On this episode, Host Jonathan Chance, who is a prostate cancer survivor, takes a break from interviewing a particular guest and instead talks about, ending the silence among men when it comes to prostate cancer and the PSA test. He also talks about: · What is the PSA test and what it measures. · The risk factors for prostate cancer. · The importance of early detection. · How everyone can help save men’s lives. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or re...
Feb 13, 2023•6 min•Ep. 20
On this episode Host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Martin King, who is a Senior Physician, and the Director of Brachytherapy Clinical Operations at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, and an assistant professor of Radiation Oncology at the Harvard Medical School about: · What is focal therapy? · The different types of focal therapies for treating prostate cancer. · What men need to know about focal therapy. · Tips for discussing prostate cancer treatment options with your doctor. Pr...
Jan 29, 2023•11 min•Ep. 19
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Gregory Merrick who is an internationally recognized uro-ocology expert and the Director of the Urologic Research Institute at the Ohio University Medical School about statistics, how appropriate screening is for prostate cancer, what men should do doing a doctor visit and why men need to be proactive with their health. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written co...
Jan 15, 2023•9 min•Ep. 18
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Gregory Merrick who is an internationally recognized uro-ocology expert and the Director of the Urologic Research Institute at the Ohio University Medical School about being proactive with your health and including the PSA Test in your New Year’s Resolution. Also discussed is information about who is at greater risk for prostate cancer and the different types of prostate biopsies. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content ma...
Jan 02, 2023•11 min•Ep. 17
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Daniel Petereit who is a Radiation Oncologist in Rapid City South Dakota, who has received national recognition for his expertise in brachytherapy, cancer disparities, and clinical trials. Dr. Petereit talks about the importance of early detection testing for prostate cancer as well as some of the various treatment options for prostate cancer like Brachytherapy, including how in some cases Brachytherapy can be an alternative to prostate removal...
Dec 14, 2022•11 min•Ep. 16
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with his friend Mike Leum, who is a Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Sheriff, and an Emergency Medical Technician or EMT, volunteer search and rescue member with the Montrose Search & Rescue Team. Mike talks about his dedication to staying fit, his fitness motivation and some of the exercises he does as part of a fitness plan that was based on his overall health after discussing this with his doctor. Inspiring information for everyone! Prostate Can...
Nov 30, 2022•11 min•Ep. 15
On this episode host & prostate cancer survivor 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 about radiation oncology teamwork for the treatment of prostate cancer. Dr. Orio also discusses why men should not to ignore prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Fried...
Nov 13, 2022•7 min•Ep. 14
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with his health and wellness teammate, retired peace officer, Chris Goodwin. Chris talks about being proactive with your health and how to have fun and become inspired while doing just what your doctor ordered. 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 Jona...
Nov 01, 2022•11 min•Ep. 13
On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Captain / Paramedic and Public Information Officer, Steve Concialdi who is with the Orange County Fire Authority in Orange County, California. Captain Concialdi talks about the importance of being prepared during a medical emergency by having contact and medical information readily available for first responders. This critical information is known as ICE – In Case of Emergency. Captain Concialdi also talks about prostate cancer and the importance o...
Oct 15, 2022•8 min•Ep. 12
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. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadc...
Sep 29, 2022•10 min•Ep. 11
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...
Sep 25, 2022•14 min•Ep. 10
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 ...
Sep 17, 2022•11 min•Ep. 9
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...
Sep 12, 2022•12 min•Ep. 8
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. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. N...
Sep 05, 2022•6 min•Ep. 7
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...
Aug 21, 2022•13 min•Ep. 6
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. ...
Aug 07, 2022•12 min•Ep. 5
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. 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...
Jul 25, 2022•12 min•Ep. 4
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. 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 informat...
Jul 12, 2022•9 min•Ep. 3
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. 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 a...
Jul 05, 2022•5 min•Ep. 2
On this episode host Jonathan Chance explains the mission of the Prostate Cancer Aware podcast and the different topics that will be discussed on future episodes. Jonathan also talks about his battle with aggressive prostate cancer and why he is so passionate about raising awareness about prostate cancer and the importance of early detection. Prostate Cancer Aware is a copyrighted production. No content maybe rebroadcast or reproduced without the expressed written consent of the Friedman Sidrow ...
Jul 03, 2022•4 min•Ep. 1
