{"id":2188,"date":"2019-01-15T23:46:36","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T23:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.granvilleislandpublishing.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=2188"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:16:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T21:16:44","slug":"prostate-cancer-strikes","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/product\/prostate-cancer-strikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Prostate Cancer Strikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A native of New Westminster, Gogs Gagnon followed an early passion for computers by becoming a programmer and independent technology consultant. In the course of his career, he has developed software for Apple, IBM, and the government of British Columbia where he was the lead programmer analyst and data architect.<\/p>\n<p>Now, in addition to promoting prostate cancer awareness, Gogs devotes much of his time to writing. His next book is a coming-of age memoir set in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia during the 1970s.<\/p>\n<p>The father of three children, Gogs lives with his wife and their two dogs in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, BC.<\/p>\n<p>You can follow along with Gogs journey on his Youtube channel at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gogsgagnon.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">www.gogsgagnon.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AT AGE 57, GOGS GAGNON became one of millions of men diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetimes. After his surgery and recovery, he decided to share his story to inspire others to advocate for their health and learn from his experiences. Prostate cancer hits at the very core of manhood, and Gogs, in this deeply personal account, reveals intimate details that everyone impacted by the disease \u2014 man or woman \u2014 needs to know.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations Gogs on recently becoming an elected council member of Prostate Cancer Foundation BC<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<section>\n<h4>Editions:<\/h4>\n<p>ISBN: 9781926991948 (paperback). $18.95 CDN, $17.95 USD.<\/p>\n<section>\n<div class=\"tbm_shop_local\" data-options=\" { 'api_key' : 'Ig2QS4vFSIjfccJNAZQ2EckJi54QknoS', 'product_code' : '9781926991948', 'image' : 'https:\/\/bookmanager.com\/public\/api\/btns\/Shop Local Button@2x.png' }\">\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/bookmanager.com\/public\/api\/tbm-shop-local.js\" ><\/script><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Available through your local bookstore,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Prostate-Cancer-Strikes-Gogs-Gagnon\/dp\/192699194X\/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1562283659&amp;sr=1-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Amazon.ca<\/span><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chapters.indigo.ca\/en-ca\/books\/prostate-cancer-strikes\/9781926991948-item.html?ikwid=prostate+cancer+strikes&amp;ikwsec=Home&amp;ikwidx=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Indigo-Chapters<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>ISBN: 9781926991979 (ebook) Check it out on <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Prostate-Cancer-Strikes-Gogs-Gagnon-ebook\/dp\/B07T9PJXJH\/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9781926991979&amp;qid=1562268082&amp;s=gateway&amp;sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Amazon.ca<\/a><\/span><br \/>\nISBN: 9781989467121 (audio). Audiobook coming soon. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Media Related:<\/h4>\n<p>Prostate Cancer Foundation BC<\/p>\n<p>Gogs&#8217; book has been selected and included in the Prostate Cancer Foundation BC Reef knot kits which contain information for men who have been newly diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. This kit contains a passport that men can use to track their journey. <a href=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/PCFBC_February_2021_press_release.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Recent announcement<\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-3518\" src=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1-150x85.png\" alt=\"Passport\" width=\"150\" height=\"85\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1-150x85.png 150w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1-200x113.png 200w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/ReefKnotKit1.png 1022w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Reef Knot kit is now available free across Canada. See press release here. Previously only available within the province of BC.<\/p>\n<p>The Reef Knot Kit is explained <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SG20brgJcUc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a> in more detail on Gogs&#8217; <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RandyAlanGagnon\">Youtube channel<\/a><\/span>. Another video explaining the kit can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=BImkAECPsI8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You can download this latest news <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/New-National-Council-Feb-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> <\/span>from Prostate Cancer Support Canada.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Live panel discussion about Prostate Cancer put on by <strong>Bayer<\/strong>. Over 3,600 people listened to the event live from <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">over 60 countries<\/span>.<br \/>\n[su_youtube url=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/1aL_TVAmpy0\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" title=\u201cPanel Discussion\u201d]<\/p>\n<p>Prostate Cancer Support Canada. <a href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/prostatecancersupport\/february-2021-prostate-cancer-support-canada-debrief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">February 2021 newsletter<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4>YouTube videos:<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Anti-Cancer Club<\/strong>. Video can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UTQJBtxCyao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Island Prostate Centre<\/strong>. YouTube video. online interview can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aQ8vsN6YNJM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Audio\/podcasts\/newsletters\/articles:<\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/copingmag.com\/when-prostate-cancer-strikes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Coping Magazine<\/span><\/a>.<\/strong> Read it on Gogs website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/PCS2_Coping-Magazine-article.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>The Focal Therapy Clinic<\/strong> (UK). Audio interview can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefocaltherapyclinic.co.uk\/on-focus-with-gogs-gagnon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>BC Local News<\/strong>. Article can be read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bclocalnews.com\/news\/2020-year-in-review-december\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Cure Today<\/strong> article can be accessed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curetoday.com\/view\/reflecting-on-covid19-as-a-person-with-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>CFAX<\/strong> interview can be heard <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/cfax-1070\/surviving-prostate-cancer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>CKNW Sunday Night Health Show<\/strong> interview with Maureen McGrath. His 2nd appearance. You can access the podcast link <a href=\"https:\/\/omny.fm\/shows\/cknw\/full-show-prostate-cancer-dementia-gaslighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">here.<\/span><\/a><br \/>\n<strong>ProstateCancer.Net<\/strong> wrote a lovely article about Gogs. You can access it <a href=\"https:\/\/prostatecancer.net\/living\/community-spotlight-gogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<br \/>\n<strong>Comox Valley Record <\/strong>article can be read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comoxvalleyrecord.com\/community\/prostate-cancer-prompts-comox-valley-man-to-write-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-3179\" src=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-11.14.05-AM-300x72.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"72\" srcset=\"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-11.14.05-AM-300x72.jpg 300w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-11.14.05-AM-200x48.jpg 200w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-11.14.05-AM-768x183.jpg 768w, https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Screen-Shot-2019-09-09-at-11.14.05-AM.jpg 797w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Campbell River Newspaper<\/strong> article can be read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.campbellrivermirror.com\/community\/prostate-cancer-prompts-island-man-to-write-story\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span>.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<section><\/section>\n<section>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Reviews \/ Testimonials:<\/h4>\n<p>\u201c<i>Prostate Cancer Strikes<\/i> is quite a bible and has a tremendous amount of information.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014Maureen McGrath, RN<br \/>\nRegistered Nurse and women\u2019s health expert<br \/>\nHost of the CKNW Sunday Night Sex Show<br \/>\nVancouver, BC<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn easy, jocular read that gets into the nitty-gritty of diagnosis and treatment. Gogs acknowledges what he should have done differently, which is helpful for the reader.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Dr. Tom Pickles, MB MD MRCP FRCPC<br \/>\nRadiation Oncologist, BC Cancer Agency, UBC Professor<br \/>\nCo-author of the bestseller <i>The Intelligent Patient Guide to Prostate Cancer<\/i><\/p>\n<p>\u201cA great read and well put together. Gogs has a gift, and I loved it. This book is a must for those who experienced prostate cancer and those about to.\u201d<br \/>\n\u2014 Vic Lombardi<br \/>\nTV Reporter, Host and prostate cancer survivor<br \/>\nAltitude Sports and Entertainment, Denver, Colorado<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4>Resources:<\/h4>\n<p>Gogs has cultivated other resources regarding Prostate Cancer. You can view those resources on his <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@RandyAlanGagnon\">YouTube Channel<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":3732,"template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[265,121],"product_tag":[140,157,366,117,365,364,363,362,159],"class_list":{"0":"post-2188","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-featured","7":"product_cat-health","8":"product_tag-canada","9":"product_tag-cancer","10":"product_tag-gogs-gagnon","11":"product_tag-health","12":"product_tag-mens-cancer","13":"product_tag-mens-health","14":"product_tag-prostate-cancer","15":"product_tag-prostate-health","16":"product_tag-self-help","18":"first","19":"instock","20":"sold-individually","21":"shipping-taxable","22":"product-type-simple"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2188","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2188\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5847,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/2188\/revisions\/5847"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3732"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2188"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=2188"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=2188"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/granvilleislandpublishing.com\/2point0\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=2188"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}