Patient Story: Edward Clarke

“Going through cancer treatment can feel like a blur,” says Edward Clarke, a prostate cancer survivor. For him, having someone by his side made all the difference. His wife of more than 45 years joined him at every appointment. “She came with me to make sure we didn’t miss anything.”

Clarke was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2025. After researching his options and meeting with a surgeon, he chose to undergo radiation treatment at Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center.

"When you have the right team, you will know it," he says.

Clarke received care from Radiation Oncologist Dr. Angel “Ted” Torano. He says Nurse Navigator Alyson Figlioli also played a key role in his experience. 

“She was incredible. She relieved a lot of anxiety and stress. I can’t say enough about her.” 

Prostate cancer is common. One in eight men in the United States will be diagnosed during his lifetime, with most cases occurring in men 65 and older. LHAAMC has treated more than 750 men with prostate cancer in the last three years. The American Urological Association recommends that men ages 45 to 50 talk to their primary care provider about whether screening is right for them. Clarke’s cancer was detected through one of these routine screenings.

A retired captain from the Montgomery County Police Department, Clarke served for more than 20 years. He later led the Maryland Center for School Safety and worked as the Director of School Safety and Security for Montgomery County Public Schools. Now retired, he remains open to consulting opportunities.

This summer, Clarke traveled to the Outer Banks with his family for a weeklong vacation. He says he takes time to celebrate life’s milestones—especially his bell-ringing ceremony at the end of radiation. 

If you or someone you know needs prostate cancer treatment, click here to learn about options at Luminis Health.