Barb and I flew from Moncton to Los Angeles to attend the Prostate Cancer Research Institute conference. The conference was a very positive experience, lots of expert speakers talking at our level and plenty of resources. I attended twelve sessions in two days, plus three small support group sessions on active surveillance. We both learned a lot, met many interesting people. There were about 800 in attendance, mostly from the US , but we did meet other Canadians, and some from beyond. Dr. Laurence Klotz was recognized as the international authority on active surveillance.
Every prostate cancer patient has a story, and every story is different. This is a disease that affects one out of every seven Canadian men. Here is my story, with the hope it may help others who are travelling a similar road. Wayne Harrigan, Moncton, New Brunswick (wbharrig@nb.sympatico.ca). Wayne and Barb Harrigan are the co-ordinators of the PCCN Greater Moncton Prostate Cancer Support Group. Visit the Prostate Cancer Canada Network website at www.prostatecancer.ca.