Prostate Cancer Aware Jonathan Chance - Prostate Cancer Survivor & Award-Winning Reporter

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 talk openly about prostate cancer and not feel embarrassed about it.
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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 factors. 
·       New radiation technologies that have been approved for the treatment of prostate cancer.
·       The importance of early detection tests, like the PSA blood test 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, 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 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 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 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 genetic risk for prostate cancer. 
·       Why African American men have higher prostate cancer mortality rates.
·       The importance of a getting a PSA test and digital rectal exam 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, 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 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 diagnosis. 
·       What is stress temperature and how to measure it.
This episode is dedicated to Stephanie & Eleanor who piped music into the treatment room to help ease my distress during my cancer treatments. Thank you for being my healing angels. JC
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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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 importance of catching prostate cancer in the early stages.
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.™