Prostate cancer can be terrifying, but catching it early changes everything. In this episode, Jay and Adrienne interview Tony Cortese, who shares how proactive PSA testing, a trusted doctor, and targeted radiation helped him avoid surgery and keep his quality of life intact - and why he believes the right mindset may matter as much as the treatment plan. Jay also brings a deeply personal perspective, comparing Tony’s journey to his own family’s prostate cancer history and breaking down what PSA numbers, Gleason scores, active surveillance, and modern treatment options actually mean in real life. Adrienne adds thoughtful questions that pull out the details families need to hear, especially around early detection, bloodwork trends, and when to push for more answers.

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CHAPTERS:00:00 Welcome to the Cancer Sucks Podcast01:01 Jay’s health update and upcoming scan 04:49 Introducing Tony and his prostate cancer journey07:00 Tony’s diagnosis, PSA monitoring, and early detection10:46 Choosing radiation treatment over surgery14:17 Jay’s experience with prostate cancer and family history17:20 Why proactive screening and regular blood work matter24:07 Finding peace through meditation, faith, and treatment28:40 Radiation side effects, treatment realities, and quality of life30:52 Staying hopeful and choosing to keep living35:09 Faith, gratitude, and final encouragement35:39 Closing the conversation