PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK™
We are here to create a supportive community of prostate cancer survivors. A place where we can discuss the real-life coping methods from the perspective of Shay and El, a real-life married couple who will take us inside of the relationship that lives on the inside of a prostate cancer diagnosis.
Episodes
59 episodes
Prostate Cancer Treatment: Support Through A Team Approach
In this mini-episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay are joined by Dr. Matthew Ferroni and Dr. Michael Marquardt of Mercy Urology Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Together, they discuss the importance of a ...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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17:04
Prostate Cancer: Making The Decision - Surgery vs. Radiation
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay welcome two distinguished physicians from Mercy Urology Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Dr. Matthew Ferroni, a leading urologist specializing in minimally inv...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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33:03
Three Cancer Diagnoses - Why I Participate In Clinical Trials
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, we welcome back Ralph Jones, who shares more of his personal journey with prostate cancer and beyond. Having faced multiple cancer diagnoses, Ralph speaks candidly about the challen...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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20:24
Prostate Cancer Symptoms and PSA Screening
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and early detection saves lives. In this video, El — a prostate cancer survivor — and his wife Shay share their story and introduce Dr. Adam Murphy of Northwestern Medicine, who explains the warning...
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4:00
Prostate Cancer My 600 PSA Score - My Advice to Men
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, we hear the powerful story of Ralph Jones, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer with a staggering PSA score of 600. Under the care of UI Health in Chicago, Ralph ent...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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25:49
Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Surviving and Thriving
Join us for another impactful episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we welcome back Clarence Williamson from Memphis, TN. Clarence is a longtime prostate cancer survivor and tireless advocate who shares how maintaining a posi...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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30:14
Radiation Treatment for Prostate Cancer
Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we sit down with Dr. Deville, Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also serves as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:31
Prostate Cancer – How It Affected Our Marriage
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, Shannon and Tony Mekeel return to share the deeper story of how prostate cancer shaped their marriage. With Tony now in remission, the couple reflects on the emotional highs and lows that ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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26:28
Prostate Cancer - Our Experience With Androgen Deprivation Therapy
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay sit down with Shannon and Tony Mekeel, a couple navigating the emotional and physical challenges of prostate cancer. Diagnosed in December 2022 with a PSA of 26, Tony’s jou...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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26:30
Prostate Cancer – Understanding Active Surveillance (Part 2)
In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Adam B. Murphy, we continue exploring the realities of Active Surveillance as a prostate cancer strategy. This follow-up episode dives deeper into the nuances of monitoring, patient lifestyle factor...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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25:37
Prostate Cancer – Understanding Active Surveillance (Part 1)
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, Dr. Adam B. Murphy returns to explain the concept of Active Surveillance—a prostate cancer management option focused on close monitoring instead of immediate treatment. It’s a path ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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30:58
Prostate Cancer – Healthy Nutrition and a Healthy Lifestyle
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 holisti...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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33:41
Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials – What You Should Know (Part 2)
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 c...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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22:00
Prostate Cancer Research and Clinical Trials – What You Should Know (Part 1)
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 Gra...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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31:09
Prostate Cancer; Marriage, Faith, Intimacy, Therapy and Diet
Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as David and Kathie Houchens share their powerful story of navigating life and marriage in the shadow of prostate cancer. In this episode, we dive deep into how their relationship has adapted to meet the ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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27:12
Prostate Cancer: Understanding PSA Screening, Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery and Side Effects
Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as Dr. Shilajit D. Kundu shares his expert insights into key aspects of prostate cancer management. As an Associate Professor at the Department of Urology at Northwestern Medicine, Dr. Kundu specializes in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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39:13
Prostate Cancer, Brachytherapy, Gleason Score and Active Surveillance
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, Dr. John McGill joins hosts El and Shay to delve into advanced prostate cancer treatment options and diagnostic measures. Dr. McGill, an experienced urologist specializing in robotic surgery at Pho...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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17:57
Prostate Cancer Stay Encouraged You Can WIN!
Join us for another uplifting episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we welcome back Simon T. Bailey, an award-winning keynote speaker known for his powerful insights on resilience and personal empowerment. In this follow-up episode, Simon sh...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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24:36
Prostate Cancer, Divorce, Radiation Treatment, Faith and Intimacy
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, we welcome Simon, an award-winning keynote speaker known for inspiring resilience and purpose in challenging circumstances. Simon shares insights from his personal journey, which includes overcomin...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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32:47
Prostate Cancer and Radiation Oncology
Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we welcome Dr. Deville, an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Serving as the Medical Director of ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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45:05
Supporting Your Husband Through A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay sit down with David and Kathie Houchens to explore the profound impact of prostate cancer on a marriage. Twenty years after David's initial diagnosis, the Houchens delve into how ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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20:24
Prostate Cancer and A Whole Food Plant-Based Diet
In this episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, we welcome Dr. Christine Jovanovic, an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Cancer Research Center and a faculty member at the Institute of Minority Health Research. Dr. Jovanovic hold...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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38:35
Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer Know Your Rights
In this special episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, as we observe Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are joined by Joanna Duran, a distinguished cancer rights attorney. Joanna, co-founder and CEO of Triage Cancer Center, shares invaluable ins...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:33
Prostate Cancer, Prostate Health and PSA Screening
Join us on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we welcome back Dr. Adam Murphy, a Distinguished Professor of Health Equity Research in Urology and Preventive Medicine at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. In this episode, Dr. Murphy underscores the cr...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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32:49
Prostate Cancer, Breast Cancer Know Your Cancer Rights
In this crucial episode of our podcast, we welcome Joanna Duran, a dedicated cancer rights attorney, author, and speaker, who is also the co-founder and CEO of Triage Cancer Center, a national non-profit dedicated to providing free education on...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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34:33
