In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay are joined by Angela Dennison, a Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) who serves as Nutrition Manager at Wellness House. Wellness House is a holistic support organization dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families improve their physical and emotional well-being.

Angela shares her insights on how nutrition and lifestyle choices can play a supportive role alongside medical treatment for prostate cancer. From managing side effects to maintaining strength and energy, she explains how a thoughtful approach to diet can empower individuals during their cancer journey.

Tune in as we discuss practical tips, common misconceptions, and the important connection between healthy nutrition, lifestyle habits, and prostate cancer care. This episode offers guidance and encouragement for those seeking to improve their overall wellness while navigating a prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as Dr. Donald Vander Griend returns to continue our discussion on prostate cancer research and clinical trials. In this episode, Dr. Vander Griend dives deeper into the advancements being made in prostate cancer research, what current clinical trials are focusing on, and how these studies are paving the way for new prevention and treatment options.

As an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Associate Director for Shared Resource at the UI Cancer Center, Dr. Vander Griend brings decades of expertise and a personal passion for prostate cancer research. He explains how clinical trials are structured, what patients can expect when participating, and the importance of research in improving outcomes for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Tune in to gain a greater understanding of the role of clinical research in fighting prostate cancer and learn how these efforts are making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay are joined by Dr. Donald Vander Griend, an Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology and Associate Director for Shared Resource at the UI Cancer Center. Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Vander Griend has a deeply personal connection to his research, as both his father and father-in-law are prostate cancer survivors.

Dr. Vander Griend earned his PhD in Cancer Biology from the University of Chicago and completed his research fellowship at Johns Hopkins University in the Departments of Urology and Oncology. His career is devoted entirely to prostate cancer research, utilizing cutting-edge technology and science to discover new ways to prevent and treat the disease.

In this episode, Dr. Vander Griend shares his expertise on how clinical trials work, their role in advancing prostate cancer treatment, and what patients should consider when exploring research participation. Tune in to gain valuable insights into the science driving the future of prostate cancer care and how clinical research can make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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