“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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“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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s important to note that I’m not advocating one treatment option over another, as every case is different. In my case, I opted for surgery. […]
Since my prostate cancer diagnosis, I have become more aware of my body, especially whenever I have a new ache or pain. I no longer […]
I’m officially four years NED after prostate cancer surgery, and my PSA remains undetectable! NED means no evidence of disease, and undetectable means no PSA […]
The PSA test is like a check engine light, Gogs says: “It doesn’t necessarily mean anything is seriously wrong. It’s just time to see the […]
September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. A time to raise awareness and to focus attention on those impacted by the disease. During this time, my […]
My cancer was in the final stage before breaching the prostate, and yet I had no symptoms. If I didn’t bother to have regular checkups, […]
If you’ve read my book, you know that it’s no secret that junk food was the main staple in my diet growing up, which included […]
It’s been 27 months since my prostatectomy, and the results of another PSA test are now available. As you may know, follow-up testing is required […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]