'Early stages' is when the cancer is completely contained within the prostate. If it is detected when the cancer is entirely in the gland, the chance for full recovery is at its highest.

One of the reasons I loved playing quarterback was that I got to call the plays. The cancer put me in a position where I really wasn't in control anymore.

Granted, prostate exams aren't the most enjoyable things in the world, but they only last about 10 seconds. It's well worth it. Just think of the possible consequences if you don't get it done.

My PSA was normal but the DRE indicated there may be a problem.

If you're unable to catch it in time, the cancer can spread to the lymph nodes and at that point, the cancer is essentially incurable, but that doesn't mean your condition can't be improved.

I think that the Internet is going to be one of the major forces for reducing the role of government.

When angry count four when very angry swear.

Prayer is the great engine to overthrow and rout my spiritual enemies the great means to procure the graces of which I stand in hourly need.

Importunate praying is the earnest inward movement of the heart toward God.

Who gives to all, denies all.

Skepticism is the chastity of the intellect...

The sense of truth no matter how subjective is necessary for the experience of beauty.

I have had, like most women, a lifelong preoccupation with my weight. My first published short story was a love story between an elderly man and a very young morbidity obese woman.

It has taken us two million years to elevate politics from the level of a monkey squabble, to a level comprehensible to a six year old child.

I'm creating an imaginary — it's always imaginary — world in which I would like to live.