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 P ..read more

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.  ·  ..read more

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 mayb ..read more

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 pro ..read more

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 ..read more

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. ·      ..read more

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 to be awa ..read more

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 greate ..read more

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.   F ..read more

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.  ·        ..read more