Brian’s Story

At 79, Brian Moore of Regina knows firsthand the importance of support in facing prostate cancer.

His journey had begun nearly a decade earlier, in 2014, when difficulty urinating led Brian to see a urologist. With a PSA reading of 17.7, he underwent a TURP procedure, a common surgery to ease urinary problems caused by an enlarged prostate.

For years afterward, Brian’s PSA levels settled until in November 2023, they rose sharply – first to 8.2, then to 16.5. Though the numbers were daunting, Brian focused on what could be done next. A bone scan and CT scan confirmed a prostate cancer diagnosis, and Brian began a regimen of twenty radiation treatments.

Brian was not blindsided by his diagnosis. His father had passed away from prostate cancer and the disease was woven through his family, so Brian knew his risk was higher and suspected it might one day be his battle. Still, he knew its seriousness and the importance of early detection.

What helped most, Brian discovered, was support. His wife never missed an appointment, sitting beside him through every stage of treatment. His daughter and her family offered encouragement, and even his son-in-law and grandson joined him at a Prostate Support Network meeting in Regina. Talking with others going through the same fight reminded him that he wasn’t alone.

Brian often urges others to check their family history and seek out community.

Now, despite the hot flashes from treatment, Brian feels good. With quiet resolve, he looks ahead: “I’m still fighting. I figure I’ve got another twenty-one years to go.”

For more information about prostate cancer and resources to find support, visit https://www.cancerfoundationsask.ca/events/prostate-cancer/

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