The BAMF Health Podcast

On The BAMF Health Podcast, hosts Dr. Brandon Mancini and Christine VanTimmeren shed light on the emerging field of Theranostics and how precision medicine is changing the game in healthcare. They interview experts from around the globe who are advancing personalized healthcare to improve people’s lives.

The BAMF Health Podcast is a health podcast hosted by BAMF Health, with 16 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

BAMF Health hosts The BAMF Health Podcast, a health show with 16 episodes published.

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  Metastatic prostate cancer patient details his treatments, including Pluvicto

  Sep 22, 202631 min

  To close out Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the BAMF Health Podcast welcomes someone who understands prostate cancer from a perspective no physician can—a patient. Host Christine VanTimmeren and Dr. Brandon Mancini, Medical Director at BAMF Health, sit down with Bill Romanowski—award-winning author, speaker, musician, and prostate cancer patient—to share his journey through diagnosis, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, clinical trials, and Pluvicto® radioligand therapy. Bill opens up about the emotional challenges of living with metastatic prostate cancer, what it was like to become the first patient in the world enrolled in one of BAMF Health's radiopharmaceutical clinical trials, and why he believes patients should become active partners in their care. Along the way, he shares humor, wisdom, and hope for others facing a prostate cancer diagnosis. Whether you're living with prostate cancer, exploring Pluvicto®, considering a clinical trial, or supporting someone you love, Bill's story is an honest and inspiring reminder that hope, purpose, and even humor can be part of the journey. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet Bill Romanowski 01:20 Bill's guitar concert at BAMF Health 03:04 Bill's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis & Treatment Journey 05:11 Life After Chemotherapy & Staying Healthy 09:16 Becoming the First Patient in a Clinical Trial 12:25 Why Clinical Trials Matter for Future Patients 13:10 What Pluvicto® Treatment Is Really Like 14:44 A Typical Pluvicto® Treatment Day 16:57 Living With Temporary Radiation Precautions 18:07 Seeing Treatment Results Through Imaging 20:45 Why Isn't Pluvicto® Used Earlier? 22:48 How New Prostate Cancer Treatments Get Approved 24:51 Bill's Advice for Men Living With Prostate Cancer 28:31 Finding Purpose, Hope & Humor Through Cancer 30:27 Closing Thoughts Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

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  Episode #14

  The Scientist Behind Decades of Prostate Cancer Breakthroughs

  Sep 15, 202627 minS1

  In recognition of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, the BAMF Health Podcast welcomes one of the most influential voices in prostate cancer research: Dr. Howard Soule, former Chief Science Officer of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Over nearly three decades, Dr. Soule helped shape many of the scientific breakthroughs that have transformed prostate cancer care—including research that paved the way for PSMA PET imaging and radioligand therapies like Pluvicto®. In this conversation, he reflects on how far the field has come, where it's headed next, and why he's more optimistic than ever about the future of prostate cancer treatment. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Meet Dr. Howard Soule 01:54 Building the Prostate Cancer Foundation 03:48 Thirty Years of Progress in Prostate Cancer Care 04:29 The History of PSMA PET Imaging & Radioligand Therapy 08:15 Why Pluvicto® Changed the Field 09:55 Other Breakthroughs Beyond Radioligand Therapy 15:24 The Biggest Challenges in Cancer Research Today 20:11 Advice for Men During Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 20:48 PSA Screening, Early Detection & Active Surveillance 24:22 What Excites Dr. Soule Most About the Future 24:39 Why Radioligand Therapy Is Just Getting Started 26:03 Closing Thoughts Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

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  Ultimate Guide to Prostate Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment

  Sep 3, 202633 min

  September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and in this special episode we're joined by BAMF Health Physician Assistant Tim Kragt to answer one of the most important questions every man should ask: How do you catch prostate cancer early—and what happens after you're diagnosed? From PSA screening and MRI imaging to biopsies, treatment options, and the latest advances in precision medicine, this episode walks through the complete prostate cancer journey. The team also discusses the recent expansion of Pluvicto®, an FDA-approved radiopharmaceutical therapy that is now available earlier in the treatment journey for many men with metastatic prostate cancer. Whether you're approaching screening age, have recently been diagnosed, are supporting a loved one, or simply want to better understand prostate cancer, this episode provides practical, evidence-based guidance from clinicians who care for prostate cancer patients every day. Chapters 00:00 Introduction & Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 00:34 Meet the Experts: Why They Chose Oncology 02:58 Major Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment 06:23 How Prostate Cancer Is Usually Detected 08:00 What Happens After an Elevated PSA? 10:27 MRI, Biopsy & Confirming a Diagnosis 12:16 Active Surveillance vs. Surgery vs. Radiation 12:45 Treating Metastatic Prostate Cancer 15:49 Clinical Trials & The Future of Precision Medicine 17:03 Common Myths About Prostate Cancer Treatment 20:02 Understanding PSA Numbers & What They Mean 21:41 Who Is Eligible for Pluvicto®? 22:03 The Future of Radiopharmaceutical Therapy for Prostate Cancer 25:39 Why BAMF Health's Treatment Approach Is Different 29:31 Lifestyle Tips, Prevention & When to Start PSA Screening Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

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  Episode #12

  Detroit Lions' Coach Chris Fritzsching on Youth Sports, Parenting & Building Confidence

  Aug 18, 202632 minS1

  In this special episode of the BAMF Health Podcast, we welcome Chris Fritzsching ("Coach Chris"), Executive Director of Football Education for the Detroit Lions and the iconic public address announcer at Ford Field. While millions of fans know him for firing up the crowd on game day, Coach Chris spends the rest of the year inspiring the next generation of athletes through Detroit Lions youth football programs, parent education, and girls' high school flag football. From teaching proper tackling and healthy habits to helping kids build confidence, resilience, and leadership, Coach Chris shares why football is about so much more than wins and losses. He also discusses the explosive growth of girls' flag football in Michigan, the importance of positive coaching, and how parents play one of the biggest roles in a child's athletic journey. If you're a Detroit Lions fan, a parent, a coach, or simply passionate about helping young people succeed, this conversation is full of practical lessons that extend far beyond the football field. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:32 Meet Coach Chris & His Roles with the Detroit Lions 02:11 Using Football to Educate Kids, Parents & Coaches 03:33 What Happens at a Detroit Lions Youth Football Camp? 05:36 Why Parent Education Matters 08:04 Teaching Healthy Habits to Young Athletes 09:58 How Football Has Become Safer Over the Years 12:10 Building Confidence Through Every Player's Experience 13:11 Accountabili-Buddies & the Spotlight Exercise 15:16 Creating Youth Sports Experiences Kids Want to Return To 17:30 The Detroit Lions' "Points of Pride" & One Pride Culture 20:11 Growing Girls' High School Flag Football in Michigan 25:00 Lions Leadership Programs Beyond Summer Camps 26:19 The Lasting Impact of Positive Coaching 28:53 Coach Chris' Outlook for the Detroit Lions Season 30:55 Closing Thoughts & One Pride Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

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  Episode #11

  Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 Preview | AI, Healthcare & Innovation

  Aug 4, 202630 minS1

  In this episode of the BAMF Health Podcast, we're joined by Petrit Rudi, Vice President of Technology at BAMF Health, and Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place, for a conversation about how technology—and especially artificial intelligence—is reshaping healthcare and why Grand Rapids has become a growing hub for innovation. As Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 approaches, they discuss what attendees can expect during one of the Midwest's largest technology celebrations, how healthcare organizations are putting AI into practice today, and why West Michigan is emerging as a leader in medical innovation. The episode also offers an exclusive preview of BAMF Health's Tech Week event, where the team will unveil new AI-powered technology designed to dramatically accelerate clinical trial startup—helping reduce months of administrative work while bringing promising therapies to patients faster. Whether you're interested in healthcare, artificial intelligence, clinical research, or simply curious about where technology is headed next, this episode offers an inside look at how innovation is already making a real-world impact—and why it's happening right here in West Michigan. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:54 What Is Tech Week Grand Rapids? 03:24 Healthcare's Growing Role in Tech Week 04:43 How Technology Is Transforming Healthcare 08:47 Why Innovation Is Happening in Grand Rapids 11:33 BAMF Health's Tech Week Event Preview 12:12 The Clinical Trial Bottleneck 12:57 How AI Can Reduce Months of Trial Planning 16:15 AI Should Handle Administrative Work 17:49 Building the Technology Behind Precision Medicine 19:27 Practical AI Across Every Industry 21:29 Moving AI From Theory to Real-World Impact 22:24 Why Healthcare Needs Action, Not Just Ideas 23:12 How Clinicians and Technologists Build Better Solutions 25:38 Why Everyone Should Attend Tech Week 28:16 Why West Michigan Is a Growing Innovation Hub 28:58 Register for Tech Week Grand Rapids 2026 & Closing Remarks Connect with the hosts on LinkedIn Dr. Brandon Mancini Christine VanTimmeren Connect with BAMF Health Our Website Our Podcast

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