I take a holistic approach to cancer care, focusing specifically on prostate cancer. I tell patients that I have not always been a doctor. Coming from a small town, I believe that hard work, dedication, and respect are primary indicators of a successful relationship. My role is to be a teammate and assist my patients on the sometimes long and difficult journey of cancer monitoring or treatment. One of the first feelings a patient may experience when they are told they have cancer is a loss of control. My approach is to hand the keys back to the patient. I usually describe their journey as a ride—you're driving the bus, and our team has the expertise to show you the maps. We can add people onto the bus (consultants) and let others off when they are no longer needed, but we always want you to maintain primary control in the discussion. We also incorporate genetics, diet and newer techniques such as the microbiome whenever possible.