A Personal Thanks,

Not nearly enough has been said regarding Casey's efforts in supporting Prostate Cancer Awareness during Movember and his supporters. We all have PCa but some have taken it to a higher level with empathy, compassion, and education. Sure, we have different methods and many I assume supported the movement through their company's efforts. To those that have you have my thanks and friendship..Many on this forum are continually fighting their own battles and I can sympathize with them for not undertaking additional journey's.
Let's not forget that a recently departed member--Tony--matched all the contributions as did Casey..You guys are "DO-ERS"..The time and effort that Casey contributed needs to be recognized!
Bill

There are many heroes, some sung, most unsung. I have known something about Tony's efforts throughout the past seven years, and respect the way in which he has fought his own advanced prostate cancer, and supported countless others in their prostate cancer treatment. (His friendship with Walter and Johnie Whited is a beautiful example of caring to me.)

Let's also thank Ralph in Arizona, who has miraculously survived prostate cancer for two decades and worked tirelessly as a prostate cancer advocate here and with live support groups. He is a rich source of valuable information and current studies, particularly as relates to PSA screening for all men.

And let's not forget the moderators here. If ever there was a thankless job, that's one of 'em. The hours they put in, and the wisdom of Solomon they must have, deserves our full thanks!

Thanks to each one of you, whatever your contributions to the fight against prostate cancer.

I agree with your sentiments, Casey has done a lot since he has been here, as obviously Tony had for many years, but I see lots of just as important contributions from lesser known names, and those that stay in the background.

And for some here, their daily struggles are a testimony of a life with prostate cancer in itself.

It takes all of us, to make this place the place it is, and I am thankful to one and all.

David

Agreed, Tim

While I appreciate those that labor to give us the great technical aspects, the research aspects, and the breakthroughs in the world of treating PC, even the politics behind the scenes in the medical world, I find the post that show the humanity and the every day living with this cursed disease to be very uplifting.

Some get treated, get cured, and move on with their lives, and for some, it becomes a blip in their life, and this is good, and I am thankful for that group of men.

For others, it's never ending, its a daily battle. And for a sad few here, they didn't make it, and their often heroic battles to the very end, become legend to the rest of us, as an example of true courage and unquestioned character.

That's the purpose behind the "big tent" philosophy here at HW PC. All these different facets are important, and needed, to show the full circle of prostate cancer, and living with it, and even dying from it. To see the whole picture, you need all of it to make it complete.

David

Yes, with PC, all versions and variations of results are possible. Amazed sometimes at the sheer number of how things turn out well or turn out poorly for we men with PC.