I’m pleased to announce that the ebook version of my will be free for download around the globe during the Canada Day Long Weekend, June […]
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Gogs Gagnon followed an early passion for computers by becoming a programmer and an independent technology consultant. In the course of his career, he has developed software for Apple, IBM, and the government of British Columbia, where he was the lead programmer analyst and data architect. Now retired, Gogs is an executive member of the Prostate Cancer Foundation BC support group council and a community advocate and writer for health-union.com and curetoday.com. In addition to promoting prostate cancer awareness, Gogs devotes much of his time to writing. His next book is a coming-of-age memoir set in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia during the 1970s. He’s also working on a series of children’s books. Gogs is the father of three adult children and lives with his wife on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.
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The family and I enjoyed a wonderful weekend celebrating Father’s Day with Dad. Around the table, from left to right, we have my daughter Jenn, […]
Final touches to the ebook version of is now in progress, and I’m anxiously awaiting to announce the 3-day free download! In the meantime, the […]
I’m honoured to have been interviewed on the Afternoons with Mark Brennae on CFAX in Victoria, BC. Gogs Gagnon from Courtenay is a survivor of prostate […]
Vic Lombardi, a reporter, analyst and host for Altitude Sports, was recently the subject of two in-depth pieces in Westword and The Athletic. Vic, who […]
Gogs, in Vancouver, picking up a box of the final edition of his book, . It was exciting to take the ferry to Vancouver to […]
I’m honoured to have been interviewed by Maureen McGrath on the Sunday Night Health Show at 980 CKNW in Vancouver, BC. This week, Maureen speaks […]
I honour my sister Joanne with a digital daffodil from the Canadian Cancer Society. She passed away in 2010 from ovarian cancer at the age […]
TRUE celebrates and honours caregivers of prostate cancer patients — spouses, partners, nurses, doctors, siblings, children, friends. Being diagnosed with prostate cancer was entirely unexpected […]
The second printing of the ARC (advanced reader copy) just arrived in the mail, and I didn’t think it would be such an emotional moment! […]
It’s important to note that a prostate biopsy can miss cancer, as in my case. I’ve had two prostate biopsies, four years apart. The first […]
Here I am, visiting my dad a few weeks after his prostate cancer diagnosis. As you can see, he’s in great spirits as he has […]
It’s that time again for another follow-up PSA blood test. Here’s me in the car, outside the lab, preparing for my fifth test since surgery […]
My PSA was on the rise My doctor explained that PSA stands for prostate-specific antigen, a protein produced by the prostate. It’s a simple blood […]
In his youth, my father was a boxer and a hockey player who wore his hair in a ducktail and enjoyed street racing. His philosophy […]
The DRE missed my tumour The digital rectal examination, or DRE for short, is a procedure that checks the prostate for anomalies. The doctor will […]
My wife and I are back from a fantastic Japanese vacation. We had an incredibly memorable and relaxing time soaking in the hot springs at […]