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January 26, 2025
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Gogs’ Dad Part 6 – Prostate Cancer Strikes – Video 54

Gogs’ Dad Part 6 – Prostate Cancer Strikes – Video 54 My dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 85. Due to his age, […]

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June 14, 2023 May 7, 2023
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My Dad’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis and Dancing

My Dad’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis In a previous blog, I reported that my Dad was diagnosed with prostate cancer in December 2018, one day before […]

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June 11, 2023 July 16, 2022
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Prostate Cancer and the Power of Memories

Coping with Cancer Ever since my cancer diagnosis, life has not been the same. Gone are the days of spontaneous erections and carefree living. I […]

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June 11, 2023 June 6, 2022
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Our new chihuahua puppy, Mickey

Missing our dogs Ever since our dog Maya died of a twisted stomach, and we made the painful decision to put down our other dog […]

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June 15, 2023 November 15, 2021
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The birth of our first grandchild

I’m so thrilled to announce that our daughter, Jenn, has blessed us with our first grandchild — a healthy, beautiful, big 10-pound, 3-ounce baby boy! […]

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June 15, 2023 July 25, 2021
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The wedding of my daughter, Jenn

I’m so thrilled to announce that my daughter, Jenn, married the love of her life, Matthew, in the village of Alert Bay on Cormorant Island. […]

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September 25, 2023 May 6, 2020
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Gogs’ Father’s Day 5 Km Walk-Run

I’m participating in the Fathers Day 5 km walk run for Prostate Cancer Foundation Canada. This year, due to COVID-19, the event is virtual, and […]

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September 25, 2023 January 16, 2020
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Snow brings joy to our dog Maya

Our senior dog Maya, a 12-year old Saint-Bernard/German-Shepherd cross, is having a blast in the snow. She said, “Finally, we get some decent weather on […]

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June 11, 2023 December 18, 2019
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My sister Joanne was my best friend

My sister Joanne was 56 when I lost her to ovarian cancer in 2010. She was my best friend, and I still think of her […]

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June 18, 2023 November 12, 2019
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Mary and Gogs celebrate their 37th anniversary

I’m thrilled to announce that Mary and I are celebrating our 37 wedding anniversary! We married on November 12, 1982, after instantly falling in love. […]

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My brother Shihan David Gagnon. Muhai-Ninpo is a traditional, non-competitive Japanese Martial Arts school
June 18, 2023 October 15, 2019
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My brother the Ninja and my healing journey

When the doctor told me I had prostate cancer, all I heard was the word “cancer,” and everything else was a blur. I thought my […]

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June 11, 2023 August 23, 2019
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River Tubing and Fear of Recurrence

Completing treatment can be both stressful and exciting. It’s most likely a relief, but fears of possible recurrence can be hard to avoid. Therefore, it’s […]

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fathers day with dad
June 15, 2023 June 17, 2019
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Father’s Day with Dad 2019

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, […]

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June 11, 2023 March 29, 2019
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In memory of my sister Joanne

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 […]

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June 15, 2023 February 13, 2019
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A visit with Dad after his cancer diagnosis

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 […]

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June 15, 2023 January 16, 2019
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My Dad’s Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

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 […]

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