Patient Stories
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Survivor Runs First Marathon to Fund Prostate Cancer Research
Brian Peters celebrates five years cancer-free by tackling 26.2 miles in honor of early detection, resilience, and hope. “There’s no better time to do this.” Five years cancer-free and approaching his 65th birthday, Brian Peters decided to take on a challenge he never imagined: his first marathon. For Brian, the decision was about more than
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From Stage Four to Singing at Wrigley
Steven Daniel’s inspiring journey through prostate cancer. Steven Daniel was already at stage 4 when diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017. What began as escalating back and chest pain led to an Easter weekend hospitalization, launching what he calls an “amazing journey” of treatment, a clinical trial, and hope. Seven years later, Steven still works
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“There’s Always Hope” – Supporting Your Partner Through Prostate Cancer
Elizabeth Ventura-Eisenmann shares what she has learned through supporting her husband, Stephen.
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Peter’s Story: What I Learned After Prostatectomy and Wish I’d Known Ahead of Time
Peter shares what he wishes he’d known before surgery—and how he managed the ups and downs of recovery.
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One in Eight: Ron Semanick’s Prostate Cancer Journey
Ron Semanick has always been active, and he considered himself very healthy…but in March 2017, Ron was diagnosed with low-grade prostate cancer.
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From Checkmate to Road Trip: Rodolfo LLobet’s Story
U.S. Navy Veteran Rodolfo LLobet had advanced, aggressive prostate cancer. Innovative PCF-funded science offered a new treatment….and hope to him and his family.
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Never Give Up: The Journey from Metastatic to Complete Response
Stephen Eisenmann saw his metastatic diagnosis as a problem to be solved… and PCF-funded doctors and researchers helped him do it.
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Q&A with Prostate Cancer Warrior David Stinnett
PCF is grateful to Mr. David Stinnett for sharing his prostate cancer journey. Read on to find out his advice to newly-diagnosed patients, friends, and family.
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Know Your Risk – Anthony Mack
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“The Impact on Other Lives”
Tom Hulsey has been an endurance athlete for more than 40 years, and has completed too many races to count.
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Steve’s Story: Cutting-Edge Care Makes All the Difference
Steve Sakakini has some advice to patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer. “Get a good doctor. A doctor who knows what kind of prostate cancer you have.”
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From Radical Prostatectomy to World BJJ Gold… Twice
When Brian Germain (currently 63) turned 60, he figured he would finally go see a doctor to get a physical.
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Army Veteran Lives Life to the Fullest
The challenges of living with prostate cancer keep coming, and this Vietnam Veteran keeps right on meeting them.
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Know Your Risk. Be Your Own Advocate
Matt Fish, a 47-year-old Veteran, has an important message for younger men.
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Sheffler Strong
When Pat Sheffler’s son needed to sell some more insurance to hit his bonus, Pat did what any good dad would: he bought more insurance from him.
