On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with guest, respected clinical researcher and consultant Bill Cavanagh about an intriguing phenomenon when treating cancer that is known as the Abscopal Effect. On this episode Jonathan and Bill discuss:

· What exactly is the Abscopal Effect?

· Why is there so much excitement about this?

· Are researchers trying to reproduce it and see how the body’s own immune system helps to fight cancer?

· When men are currently battling advanced or recurrent prostate cancer, what should they understand about the research taking place today?

· As somebody involved in clinical research especially when it comes to prostate cancer is there one area that Bill is mot most excited about?

For more information about Bill Cavanagh and his research, visit his website at: https://www.abscopalevents.com/blog

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.

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 guest, Dr. Perter Rossi about Whole Gland vs. Targeted Therapy for prostate cancer. Jonathan and Dr. Rossi discuss:

· The difference between treating the whole prostate and just targeting the tumor.

· What men should they know about, when choosing a prostate cancer treatment option.

· Active surveillance as opposed to immediate treatment for prostate cancer.

· How we’re moving toward a future - where more men can avoid aggressive treatments

· What is focal therapy and brachytherapy for treating prostate cancer

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.

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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• Email us at: https://www.iknowmypsa.org/contactus/

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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.

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
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Thank you for listening! Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™