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
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 holistic support organization dedicated to helping cancer patients and their families improve their physical and emotional well-being.
Angela shares her insights on how nutrition and lifestyle choice...
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 cancer research, what current clinical trials are focusing on, and how these studies are paving the way for new prevention and treatment options.
As an Associate Professor in the Department of ...
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 Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dr. Vander Griend has a deeply personal connection to his research, as both his father and father-in-law are prostate cancer survivors.
Dr. Vander Griend earned his PhD in...
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 challenges brought on by the disease.
The Houchens discuss the critical role of maintaining intimacy and sustaining faith through their journey. They open up about the importance of bo...
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 the latest diagnostic and treatment techniques, including PSA screening and robotic prostatectomy surgery.
In this episode, Dr. Kundu explains the critical role of PSA screening in e...
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 Phoebe Urology in Albany, Georgia, brings his expertise in discussing the intricacies of Brachytherapy, understanding Gleason Scores, and the role of Active Surveillance in managing prostate can...
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 shares more on maintaining positivity and finding strength during the prostate cancer journey.
Building on his previous discussion, Simon delves deeper into strategies for staying enco...
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 overcoming a difficult divorce and battling prostate cancer.
Simon teaches how to harness strengths and rebound stronger from setbacks, drawing from his own experiences. Having started his ca...
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 the Johns Hopkins Proton Therapy Center and Clinical Director and Chair of Sibley Radiation Oncology, Dr. Deville is an expert in the field of radiation oncology, specializing in prostate can...
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 they have navigated the challenges and changes brought on by this life-altering condition.
Kathie provides a unique perspective as a wife, sharing how their relationship has adapted and h...
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 holds a PhD and MPH, with extensive expertise in public health and a special focus on whole food plant-based diets.
Dr. Jovanovic is committed to reducing health disparities in prostate cancer, es...
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 insights on the legal rights and protections for individuals diagnosed with both breast and prostate cancer.
Drawing from her 30 years of experience in cancer advocacy, Joanna discusses...
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 critical importance of PSA screening for early detection of prostate cancer, a key factor in enhancing survival rates and improving treatment outcomes.
During our discussion, Dr. Murph...
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 practical and legal issues impacting cancer patients and their caregivers.
Joanna Duran, a UCLA alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Juris Doctor from Loyola L...
Join us in a detailed discussion with Dr. John McGill, a leading urologist specializing in robotic surgery at Phoebe Urology in Albany, Georgia. Trained at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and further refined at the Cleveland Clinic and Case Medical Center, Dr. McGill brings over 15 years of experience in urology, particularly in kidney stone removal.
In this episode, Dr. McGill dives into important pr...
Join us as we welcome Dr. John McGill, a seasoned urologist specializing in robotic surgery at Phoebe Urology in Albany, Georgia. With extensive training from Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine and years of experience at prestigious institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and Case Medical Center, Dr. McGill brings over 15 years of expertise in urinary conditions, including kidney stone removal.
Beyond his clinical ...
Join hosts El and Shay on PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as they sit down with Dr. Shilajit D. Kundu to explore the science behind prostate cancer. This episode provides an in-depth look at the prostate's function and how recent technological advancements have enhanced diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Dr. Kundu emphasizes the critical role of PSA testing in guiding treatment decisions and highlights how these innovations...
In this special episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay delve into the most frequently asked questions about intimacy after prostate cancer treatment. They are joined by experts Dr. Adam Murphy from Northwestern Medicine in Chicago, Dr. Kitson Francis, a family consult counselor from Huntsville, Alabama, and Dr. Jeffrey Albaugh, a Urology Clinical Nurse Specialist and Director of Sexual Health at NorthShore Univers...
Join us for another uplifting episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK as we welcome back Clarence Williamson from Memphis, TN. Clarence, a 26-year prostate cancer survivor and a passionate advocate, returns to share further insights on his journey and the critical importance of a positive mindset in battling this disease.
As the co-founder of the Memphis-based support group Man2Man, Clarence has devoted his life to spreading...
In this informative episode of PROSTATE CANCER: REAL TALK, hosts El and Shay are joined by Dr. Catherine Handy-Marshall, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Oncology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Marshall brings her expertise in internal medicine and oncology to a vital discussion on the genetic aspects of prostate cancer.
This episode delves into Dr. Marshall’s work with The Promise Regis...
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