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November 8, 2024
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Assumptions I made about the Prostate and Prostate Biopsy

“Gogs’ talks about the prostate biopsy that missed his cancer and assumptions he made.” Before being diagnosed with prostate cancer, I had little knowledge about […]

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July 19, 2024
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My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and near-fatal Fall

“Gogs’ shares how his dad dealt with bother prostate cancer and a near-fatal fall:” One day, in the middle of the night, my dad woke […]

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March 7, 2024
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Top 10 Mistakes After My Cancer Diagnosis

“Gogs’ shares the top 10 mistakes he made after his prostate cancer diagnosis – and how to avoid them.” Now that my treatment is behind […]

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January 15, 2024 January 15, 2024
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What You Need to Know After a Cancer Diagnosis

“Getting a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. I know it was for me.” Gogs talks about what to do next. Getting a cancer diagnosis can […]

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September 24, 2023 September 7, 2023
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Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book Giveaway

In honour of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, ProstateCancer.Net is celebrating with the theme of “Health Leaders and Their Experiences” with an extra special book giveaway! […]

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September 24, 2023 August 3, 2023
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Why Avoiding the Doctor Can be Deadly

“Many men ignore or hide their health issues and avoid the doctor,” Gogs writes. How can we change that? Talk about it with Gogs in […]

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September 24, 2023 April 25, 2023
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Late-Stage Prostate Cancer is on the Rise

“These findings underscore the importance of detecting cancer early before it spreads,” Gogs writes. The American Cancer Society warns of a concerning uptick in prostate […]

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September 24, 2023 November 11, 2022
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Making Peace with rising PSA after Prostatectomy

“I’ve decided it’s time to make peace with my rising PSA,” Gogs explains why, and what it means for him. It’s been five years since […]

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September 24, 2023 September 16, 2022
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Prostate Cancer is not just an old man’s disease

Gogs thought prostate cancer was just an “old man’s” disease – until his diagnosis at age 57. It affects younger people, too. I always thought […]

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September 24, 2023 September 2, 2022
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I’m Thankful for Early Cancer Detection

Even though I had no symptoms, my prostate cancer was caught thanks to frequent follow-ups with my doctor.  I cannot emphasize enough that there is […]

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September 24, 2023 August 30, 2022
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Cancer Survivors Cope With Fear of Recurrence

CURE® surveyed its audience to see how they cope with fear of cancer recurrence. Here’s what they had to say. I’m proud to be quoted […]

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September 24, 2023 August 8, 2022
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PSA Testing: by Tony Collier

Some doctors think the PSA test does more harm than good. Tony shares why he believes the test is important. It was an honour to […]

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September 24, 2023 May 20, 2022
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5-year NED snowstorm, newsletter & free books!

Now that I’m officially 5-years NED after prostate cancer treatment, with scans and bloodwork showing no evidence of disease, I’m celebrating for the entire month […]

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September 24, 2023 February 9, 2022
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Fear of Cancer Recurrence and My New Lumps

“No health concern is too small to overlook.” Gogs talks about his fear of recurrence and navigating recent health scares. Ever since my prostate cancer […]

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September 24, 2023 January 28, 2022
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Gogs featured in Coping with Cancer Magazine

I’m proud to see my prostate cancer story published in the January/February 2022 edition of Coping® with Cancer magazine. My article will be read by […]

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September 24, 2023 January 13, 2022
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Cancer Survivors Share Unexpected Side Effects

From mouth sores to cold sensitivities as well as a continued taste of chemicals, cancer survivors recently shared some of the more unexpected side effects […]

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September 24, 2023 December 12, 2021
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Recognizing Joanne’s Ovarian Cancer Symptoms

A prostate cancer survivor explains his regret over not pushing his sister to visit the doctor as soon as she showed concerning symptoms, which were […]

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September 24, 2023 December 5, 2021
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I Pretended to Be Tough After Learning of my Cancer Diagnosis

Men are often discouraged by society from openly sharing their emotions. A cancer survivor explains why lessons from childhood around how men should behave prevented […]

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September 24, 2023 November 28, 2021
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My Dogs’ Reaction to My Cancer Diagnosis

“I feel blessed they were around to help me face my cancer diagnosis.” Gogs writes a tribute to his dogs, Maya and Nell, for Movember. […]

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September 24, 2023 November 21, 2021
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I Had No Cancer Symptoms, or so I Thought

A man reflects on slight symptoms he was not concerned about leading up to his prostate cancer diagnosis. Getting a cancer diagnosis is devastating news, […]

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