“Gogs’ shares the top 10 mistakes he made after his prostate cancer diagnosis – and how to avoid them.” Now that my treatment is behind me, I’ve had time to reflect on the experience. After much thought, I now realize that I was in shock after my cancer diagnosis. When I heard the word “cancer,” my mind immediately shut down, and I wasn’t thinking clearly. Ideally, I needed time to recover from the initial shock before moving forward. Recognizing that I’ve made plenty of blunders, I’ve completed a list of my top 10 mistakes. To read the article Please visit Top 10 Mistakes After My Cancer Dia ..read more

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! Of the many articles I’ve written for the prostate cancer community, I couldn’t be more proud to offer a free copy of my book in the giveaway! Through my writing, I hope to empower men to advocate for their health and be better prepared for a cancer diagnosis. To celebrate, one lucky winner will receive three books curated and written by the Health Leaders of the Prostate Cancer community! This one-of-a-kind book set wi ..read more

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by Diane Mapes, a breast cancer survivor and a staff writer at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center. A Cancer Center that unites innovative research and compassionate care to prevent and eliminate cancer and infectious disease. In this interview, I share my fear of recurrence and health scares after finding a lump in my breast and another in my groin, including severe hip pain. Aches and pains after cancer treatment are common, but patients are often unsure whether it’s due to the collateral damage of treatment or if it might be the first whispers of a cancer rec ..read more

I’m proud to have been a “Patient Journeys” guest on Prostate Cancer Patient Voices. A patient-centered website dedicated to providing support, education, and advocacy for those affected by prostate cancer. Their mission is to empower men with the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions about their prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. It was an honour to share my prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and lessons learned for Prostate Cancer Patient Voices. They are an incredible resource empowering patients to make informed decisions about their prostate canc ..read more

“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 cancer associated with advanced disease. These findings underscore the importance of detecting cancer early before it spreads. Without testing is a lot like driving a car without gauges. Sure, the car may work fine. But all of a sudden, and without warning, you run out of gas. Or worse, your motor starts to grind and then seizes because it ran out of oil. To read the article, please visit Late-Stage Prostate Cancer is on the ..read more

“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 my prostate cancer treatment, and my PSA is now detectable and slightly rising. After much research, speaking with doctors, patients, family, and soul-searching, I’ve decided it’s time to make peace with my rising PSA. It’s time I focus on the here and now and stop worrying about what might be. After all, I’m not at the end of options, and new treatments are always on the horizon. To read the article, please visit Making Peace with rising PSA after Prostatectomy ..read more

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 prostate cancer was an “old man’s” disease. After all, I didn’t know anyone who had it. And I understood that prostate cancer could affect male erections and urinary control. But I figured that by the time men experienced those issues, they were already too old to care. That is until my diagnosis of prostate cancer at age 57. To read the article, please visit Prostate Cancer is not just an older man’s disease. I’m proud to be a content contributor for ..read more

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 nothing good about cancer. Nobody wants to face a cancer diagnosis of any kind. There are no “good cancers.” All cancers can inflict painful and permanent damage on the body and mind. Even if treatment is successful, there is no returning to “normal” as emotional and physical impacts remain for life. Therefore, it’s critical not to take our health for granted. To read the article, please visit I’m Thankful for Early Cancer Detection. I’m pro ..read more

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 in an article by CURE Media about how I cope with the fear of recurrence. “I fear cancer recurrence, especially whenever I have a new ache or pain. Writing and researching help me cope. And connecting with others is bonding and helps me realize I’m not alone. I find Twitter a great source for support.” To read the article, please visit Cancer Survivors Cope With Fear of Recurrence. I’m proud to be a content contributor for CURE Media. You can read all my publish ..read more

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 see my name mentioned in an article written by Tony Collier. Tony writes, “I’ve just read Gogs Gagnon’s article, The PSA Blood Test Controversy, and on this subject, thought I’d add to the conversation. If I’d known about the PSA test and that I’d had a right to one from age 50, my cancer could have been caught early, and I could have had curative treatment with a much better outcome. Instead, I’m living life on a knife edge, waiting in the full knowledge that ..read more