Steve Macaulay

Prostate cancer is not new to my family.  My father got it in the early 80s. He received early treatment and survived to an old age.  In April of 2015, I too was diagnosed with prostate cancer.  No matter how much you prepare yourself for the possible bad news, it still hits you like a truck.  But the good news was that it was caught early by having regular PSA tests.

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Canadian men. It generally affects men over 40. Successful treatment depends on early detection.  I cannot stress this enough – get checked!  Have your PSA test done annually.

In October of 2015, I received treatment at Sunnybrook Hospital.  I have been cancer-free since then and I’m well on my way to beating the disease.  It is programs like Ride for Dad that contribute to raising awareness for this disease.  Much of the funds raised go towards research and public awareness.

In the longer term, research into improved diagnosis, treatment, and prevention will further improve our capacity to deal with this disease.

I urge everyone to help support Ride for Dad in some capacity, whether it is volunteering, raising, or donating funds, or simply by encouraging the men you know to get checked regularly.  Together we can save more lives.