Be Proactive With Your Health with Dr. Gregory Merrick
11/14/23 • 10 min
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 aware of.
· Why men should talk with their doctor about ED and frequent bathroom trips at night.
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/
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Thank you for listening! Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.TM
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 aware of.
· Why men should talk with their doctor about ED and frequent bathroom trips at night.
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.TM
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Laugh Out Loud For Your Health with Comedian Fritz Coleman
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 greater risk for the disease.
· Fritz’s TUBI comedy special and his upcoming live comedy shows.
For more information about Fritz Coleman, his comedy special on TUBI and his upcoming live comedy shows, visit his website at: https://www.fritzcolemancomedy.com/
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.TM
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A Healthy Conversation with recording artist Mitch Malloy
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.
· Living a life filled with spirituality and optimism.
Follow Mitch Malloy on his Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/MitchMalloyMusic/
You can also follow him on his website: https://www.mitchmalloy.com/
To read Jonathan’s article that was featured in the Valley News Group’s Southern California newspapers, click on the link and scroll to page 9 to read his story: https://valleynewsgroup.com/.../uploads/2023/11/VV11-16.pdf.
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.TM
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