On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, former AZ State Rep. Lorenzo Sierra, about staying strong through prostate cancer. Jonathan and Lorenzo talk about.

· When active surveillance turns into a prostate cancer diagnosis.

· Keeping a positive outlook after a cancer diagnosis.

· The importance of early detection for prostate and other cancers.

· Being proactive for prostate cancer by getting a PSA test.

· Lorenzo’s new book, Fight Like Hell: Love, Politics and the Will to Live.

For more information about Lorenzo Sierra and his new book visit his website at: Lorenzosierra.com

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which helps fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Michael Krachon of Theragenics about the future of prostate cancer treatment. Jonathan and Michael talk about.

· Researching prostate cancer treatment options before meeting with your doctor.

· What is LDR brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer.

· The current need to increase awareness about LDR brachytherapy.

· How Theragenics is helping drive the future of isotope-based cancer treatments?

· What newly diagnosed prostate cancer patient should know about treatment options.

For more information about brachytherapy and prostate cancer, visit Theragenics website at: LifeAfterSeeds.com Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast and website to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about making a New Year’s resolution that really matters, committing to getting a PSA test. This is personal for Jonathan because it was a PSA test that saved his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about:

· Why getting a PSA test isn't just smart—it's essential.

· How early detection is key when it comes to prostate cancer.

· What is a PSA test and what it measures.

· Why you want to catch prostate cancer in the early stages.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks about the silent killer men avoid talking about, Prostate Cancer. This episode hits close to home for Jonathan because all this silence among men nearly cost him his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about:

· Why men don’t talk about prostate cancer.

· The lifesaving importance to end this silence.

· How prostate cancer awareness can help save lives.

· A call to action for men to start the conversation about prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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 host Jonathan Chance talks about a critical topic regarding PSA testing that every man needs to understand. PSA Velocity. This is personal for Jonathan because his lack of knowledge about PSA Velocity, nearly cost him his life. On this episode Jonathan talks about:

· What is PSA Velocity.

· Why you should track this number.

· The importance of talking with your doctor about.

· How PSA Velocity can be a warning sign for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Grgur Miric about the health benefits of exercise, especially if you are diagnosed with a disease like prostate cancer.

On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Miric talk about:

· How exercise is good for fighting prostate cancer and other diseases.

· Studies that support fighting disease through exercise

· Why early detection is so important when it comes to prostate cancer.

· Who is at greater risk for a prostate cancer diagnosis.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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 host Jonathan Chance talks with renowned Uro-oncologist Dr. Grgur Miric about whole body health to fight prostate cancer & other diseases. On this episode Jonathan and Dr. Miric talk about:

· What the word cancer means.

· The risk factors for cancer and prostate cancer.

· New technology that shows promise for cancer prevention and early detection.

· How exercise can help treat prostate cancer.

· The importance of a heart healthy diet.

· Why early detection is key when it comes to prostate cancer and other diseases.

Prostate Cancer Aware is grateful to the Jevan and Ruzanna Chimayan Foundation for their generous donation, which will help fuel our podcast to raise critical awareness about prostate cancer and the PSA test around the world.

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 host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Munir Ghesani, who is a Nuclear Oncologist and the Chief Medical Officer for United Theranostics about (RPT) radiopharmaceutical therapy, which is a treatment for prostate cancer. During the podcast Jonathan and Dr. Ghesani talk about:

· What is Theranostics and which prostate cancer patients is are candidates for radiopharmaceuticals.

· How is the therapy administered and how the effectiveness is determined.

· Are there side effects and how does it compare to alpha emitter radiation therapy.

· Plutvicto treatment for metastatic prostate cancer.

· The Vision and PSMA Fore trials of targeted radioligand therapy in patients with prostate cancer.

· What the future looks like for cancer treatment.

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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