{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep #22: Prostate Cancer From A Survivor\u2019s Perspective With JW Cheatham","description":"Getting a cancer diagnosis is never easy especially if it comes without warning. My guest today is JW Cheatham, a prostate cancer survivor, and a family friend. JW is Project Compliance and Management Consultant who has spent the last 25 years in the Space Satellite Technology field. Hearing about someone\u2019s cancer journey can really help convey a different aspect or a unique viewpoint from that of someone such as myself. Listen in as JW reveals what his experience was like going through his own cancer journey and his advice for others on a similar path. You will hear how JW came to his \u201cpause point\u201d when he found out he had cancer, how he weighed his options for treatment, and what life was like after his prostatectomy. He also shares why he believes it\u2019s crucial to get a full health check-up early on rather than waiting till later in life.   What You\u2019ll Learn: Why I think it\u2019s important to have interviews with people who\u2019ve gone through their own cancer journey. (2:12) What to look out for when approaching retirement age, medically speaking. (4:13) Reasons why it\u2019s critical to have the prostate gland checked periodically. (8:02) JW reveals how his health care provider explained JW\u2019s Gleason Score. (9:25) The value of talking to others around us about what we\u2019re going through. (13:05) JW wasn\u2019t overwhelmed with all of the options and where he was with his decision on how to move forward. (18:11) The possibility of recurrence after JW\u2019s surgery. (20:02) Life after surgery. (23:23) Although JW was informed about what he would expect after surgery, he feels the details weren\u2019t there. (27:24) The pre-op discussion about the differences between incontinence and erectile dysfunction. (30:21) The importance of honesty in healthcare. (32:45) How JW is feeling today and what advice he\u2019s given to others. (35:17) Incontinence was easier for JW at night. (38:50) The difficulties of dealing with erectile dysfunction. (42:30) Talking about \u201cit\u201d helps you get over \u201cit.\u201d (45:01) The benefits of connecting with others who\u2019ve gone through similar experiences. (47:44) JW shares his final thoughts. (51:12)   Ideas Worth Sharing: \u201cWe\u2019re always looking for pain as an indicator that you have a problem of some sort, and that was not really the case.\u201d - JW Cheatham   \u201cThere\u2019s a pause point that you get to when someone says, \u2018You have cancer.\u2019 It makes you stop.\u201d - JW Cheatham   \u201cI think it\u2019s better to talk to people every chance you get [about what you\u2019re going through].\u201d - JW Cheatham   \u201cYour body has its own time to heal\u2026 [but] you have to get past your own thoughts.\u201d - JW Cheatham   \u201cI think it\u2019s really important as healthcare providers that we be very honest about what are the potential side effects [and] what are the potential toxicities associated with our treatment.\u201d - Dr. Rosalyn Morrell   Resources: Rosalyn Morrell, MD: Website https:\/\/www.centerpointoncology.com\/ Episode 10: My Cancer Journey with Kimberly Sizemorehttps:\/\/www.cancerfromatoz.com\/episodes\/10 Episode 17: From Cancer to Cameras; My Cancer Journey with Beth Younghttps:\/\/www.cancerfromatoz.com\/episodes\/17 ","author_name":"Cancer From A to Z with Dr. Rosalyn Morrell","author_url":"http:\/\/CancerFromAtoZ.com","html":"