There are three more day's to put your name forward and sign up to show your support for men with advanced prostate cancer. Even though the Food and Drug Administration is a United States Government agency, it's decisions affect prostate cancer treatment throughout the world. Dr George Cooper has written an excellent letter of understanding [...]
I recently met a survivor who was having difficulty understanding his advanced prostate cancer. He was recently diagnosed with a PSA of 2.4 but a Gleason of 9 (5+4). In addition, he had a positive bone scan. What was confusing to him was how he could have an aggressive cancer (Gleason 9) and such a [...]
With a little help from my friends." Lately I find myself quoting the dynamic duo of John Lennon and Paul McCartney (I still quote Biggie and Pac more than I should too!). Despite the poignant lyrics, I'm not one to call on somebody for help. Mainly because I don't want to owe anyone anything, but [...]
Would Barbara Walters have fired her a long time ago? A white friend of mine asked me that question yesterday. To her I replied, "What do you think?"
I wake each morning with a renewed anticipation of the humdrum things that this new day will bring my way. Everything is an experience to be smelled, touched, poked and prodded. Things I have to do, empty the dishwasher, fold the clothes, wake up my son, and stop at the drug store. The list is [...]