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Prostate Cancer
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Arland HotchkissArland Hotchkiss never dreamed that working for the USDA Agricultural Research Service as a plant physiologist might save his life. However, as a federal employee, Arland had a benefit of annual physical exams. Since he turned 40, he had an annual PSA blood test, which helps doctors determine a man's risk of prostate cancer. At the age of 50, with no family history of prostate cancer, Arland was never concerned about getting the results. Until 2008, when his levels reached an all-time high. |
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James SladeJim Slade wants the world to understand the importance of cancer screenings, especially for prostate and colon cancers. The underlying reason for his concern is that both screenings may have saved his life. |
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Stephen McNamaraRaised with 12 siblings in Ireland, Stephen McNamara enjoyed his childhood and his country. However, in 1949, when the opportunity presented itself to come to America, he acted on it. Mary, a nursing student whom he met in England, followed her heart and came to America to marry Stephen. They settled in the Philadelphia area and raised their own family with 5 children. During this time, Stephen was drafted and served stateside during the Korean War. Not long after, he became a citizen of the United States. "I just fell in love with America," shared Stephen. "I had a great job at General Motors and a wonderful family." |
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Albert GreenAfter learning he had prostate cancer, Al Green was just about ready to start treatment at his local hospital. His wife, Irma, remembered, "We were at home watching TV when a commercial for Fox Chase Cancer Center came on with Dr. Horwitz. It said they were the first hospital in the area to offer IMRT for prostate cancer. We were sold! I picked up the phone and called right away." |
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Daniel Dacunha - Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program ParticipantIn the spring 2007, Daniel Dacunha and his wife, Joanne, were watching television. "I saw a commercial that caught my eye," recalled Daniel. "It was for prostate cancer treatment and prevention at Fox Chase Cancer Center. After learning about their Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program, I figured I should call." The program is designed for men at increased risk of developing prostate cancer, which is often due to family history. Because Daniel's father, brother and cousins had prostate cancer, he knew the importance of calling Fox Chase. |
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Carlos Perez- da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted ProstatectomyAfter watching his father undergo prostate cancer treatment, and later lose his life to stomach cancer, Carlos Perez knew that he was at increased risk of developing cancer himself. "That is why I started have my PSA levels checked from the time I was in my early 40s," he explained. For many years, Carlos was told that his levels were in the normal range. |
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Joseph BoveWhen Joseph Bove went to his doctor for his annual physical examination he had his PSA (prostate specific antigen) levels checked. After learning that his PSA levels were raised, his doctor ordered a biopsy. At the age of 54, Joe learned he had prostate cancer. |
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Bob DevlinHe survived cancer not once, but two times. At 50, Bob Devlin says his attitude is simply dealing with what life gives him; then hoping to God all goes well. With Fox Chase Cancer Center and his wife Linda, it did. |
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John DonahueJohn Donahue was concerned about prostate cancer. From the time he had surgery for an enlarged prostate, John was always aware of his PSA (prostate-specific antigen) level (a protein produced by the cells of the prostate gland). Although his levels were within normal range, they were on an upward climb over a period of 3 to 4 years. |
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Michael KosticMichael Kostic considers himself very lucky to be alive. He had retired in 1999 at the age of 61 from his job of 34 years as a toll collector on the New Jersey turnpike. Between the auto emissions and smoking cigarettes, he knew that there was a good chance cancer was in his future. |
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Howard KulpHoward Kulp knows how to successfully navigate his way through life. In his younger days, Howard successfully operated a couple of IGA grocery stores. He later sold them and purchased bowling lanes. Once they were profitable, he sold them and moved on to the water business. Until he retired in 1997, Howard worked as an independent contractor selling bottled water. It seemed Howard knew how to manage the future. |
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Art McKee - da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted ProstatectomyAs an accomplished Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, Art McKee knows how to protect himself. And as someone with a strong family history of prostate cancer, Art also knows how to protect his health. |
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Curt McKee - da Vinci® Robotic-Assisted ProstatectomyAs a Philadelphia street cop, Curt McKee spends his nights protecting the lives of the civilians that live in his territory. Curt never would have guessed that his older brother, Art, would be responsible for saving his own life. |
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Arthur SilverWho says cancer doesn't have to change your life? Arthur Silver, that's who. In the spring of 2004, Art's urologist noticed slightly elevated PSA levels. A biopsy indicated Arthur had prostate cancer. His urologist recommended a therapy, which he could provide at a local hospital. Although this option would have been convenient for Art, he searched the Internet to learn more about prostate cancer treatment. What he learned was that he needed a second opinion. |
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Melvin Snyder - Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment ProgramIn 1997, while his wife was undergoing treatment for breast cancer, Melvin Snyder saw a notice describing the development of the Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment Program (PRAP). He remembered his father and how prostate cancer took his life. Snyder thought it responsible to join PRAP, which provides screening, counseling and other risk assessment services to high-risk men. Over the years, he has come to realize its tremendous significance. |
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R. Hallock Williams, MDAs a psychiatrist, Dr. R. Hallock Williams spends his days helping patients with mental illness. When he noticed his own medical issues cropping up, he called upon his doctor for help. |