Prostate Cancer, Helping You Be In Control with Dr. Dan Petereit

On this episode host Jonathan Chance talks with Dr. Daniel Petereit who is a Radiation Oncologist in Rapid City South Dakota, who has received national recognition for his expertise in brachytherapy, cancer disparities, and clinical trials.  Dr. Petereit talks about the importance of early detection testing for prostate cancer as well as some of the various treatment options for prostate cancer like Brachytherapy, including how in some cases Brachytherapy can be an alternative to prostate removal surgery and weeks of radiation therapy. Dr. Petereit also provides an update on increasing global access to brachytherapy through the ABS 300 in 10 initiative.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.orgEmail 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 @iknowmypsaThank you for listening!  Remember, Stay Aware and Stay Healthy.™