Survive and Advance; My Cancer Battle, Fought One Laugh at a Time

Steve's prostate cancer diagnosis came in July 2013. It's

estimated that nearly 300,000 cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in the US

in 2023, which makes it the most common cancer among men after skin cancer.

Typically low risk, 97% of those diagnosed with prostate cancer survive 15 years

after diagnosis.

But in Steve's case, despite immediate surgery, it's been anything but low

risk. Following surgery nearly eleven years ago at this writing, Steve has remained

in continuous treatment. He's experienced the prayerful anticipation

of countless experimental drug trials...only to be followed by the crushing disappointment

of dismal results. At his side through it all has been his lovely wife,

Diana, a cancer survivor herself.

Few people can write about cancer with humor. Let alone "LOL" humor.

Steve has managed to transform his cancer journey into an entertaining

trip through pop culture. Using movie lines - "Hey brother, can you spare

$66,515"- and song lyrics' - "Go back, Jack, do it again" - Steve writes with

self-effacing wit. Not an easy task to address a subject as serious as cancer, especially

his own. His experiences will no doubt clear a path for countless cancer patients,

and not just prostate cancer.

Recently, Steve received the "Caesar Blevins Warrior Award" from ZERO

Prostate Cancer in Washington, D.C. He was also named an "Unsung Hero"

by Cancer Family Care and "Nonprofit Executive Director of the Year" by

Medical Mutual. In February 2024, Steve spoke on cancer survivorship to more

than 1,000 pharmaceutical industry representatives in Orlando.