No One Fights Alone on Our Watch! December 6, 2019 I am always fighting for all men battling prostate cancer! Whether it be at one of my shows or during an Uber ride to the airport, my message of early detection is one I will continue to push. As a new Dad of our 4-month old son Charleston, this journey with ZERO has taken on an even bigger meaning. I now have an obligation to my son and my family to be aware of my health since it’s not just about me anymore! I’ve been preaching the same message for the past five years as ZERO’s Run/Walk National Spokesman. And 2019 has especially been an incredible year, filled with opportunities to come together with others, see all the unforgettable faces of hope, and hopefully save lives. Having Charleston and Miranda at my side, and sometimes our bulldog Hank, at the Walk/Runs this year has been an extra added bonus!There are so many great 2019 moments I’d love to share. Here are just a few:Participating in the first ever Philadelphia Run/WalkWatching the NYC race grow in size with the Statue of Liberty in viewVisiting the country roots of Bakersfield, CARocking with my full band in Harrisburg, PASeeing my Prostate Cancer Network friends in Kansas City Revisiting Charlie and friends at the Steel Stacks of Lehigh ValleyMaking new friends in Raleigh, NC while honoring my best friend’s Dad, a prostate cancer survivor Being awed by the Hampton Roads crew as they effortlessly (well it certainly seemed that way) moved their race indoors because they wouldn’t allow a Nor ‘Easter to slow them downYears ago, when I left my family and friends and headed to Nashville, I prayed for an opportunity to use my platform to help others through my music. However, I never imagined I’d be peering into so many eyes, singing the story of a survivor (that I co-wrote with a prostate cancer survivor) to men all across the country battling this disease. Looking in their eyes, feeling their pain through their embraces, and hearing their stories, has been an extremely emotional journey that I am very proud of. I’ve seen a lot of men cry and rightfully so! I’ve cried along with them as I’ve sung, still finding it hard to keep it together to just finish my song. As my journey continues, I now see their tears as a fuel to my mission in the fight to end prostate cancer for good. My father went to high school with Phil Shulka, the 10 year prostate cancer survivor who Goose Gossett and I wrote Superman about. Coincidentally, or not so much, my father passed while I was in the studio recording the song Superman. I don’t believe in coincidences, but I believe there is a reason the stars have aligned here for me to spread the message of early detection and to be a voice for these men through my song. I believe it is destiny for me and my team. No one’s Superman. No one has to be. No one ever fights alone on our watch!I truly can’t wait for another year of touching and saving lives. Thanks for all your support and hope to see you at a 2020 Prostate Cancer Run/Walk! More Stories From the latest news stories to our podcasts and videos, learn more about prostate cancer your way. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read about the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. Podcasts Podcasts Tune in to one of our podcasts covering hot topics in prostate cancer—from sex and dating after a prostate cancer diagnosis to stories from patients and survivors, achieving health equity, and more. Videos & Webinars Videos & Webinars Our content library covers topics such as diagnosis to treatment options, support for caregivers, navigating financial barriers, and more. Blog Posts Spreading Awareness ZERO Prostate Cancer RunWalk Contributor Charles (Chuck) Ryan, MD, Genitourinary Oncologist Charles J. Ryan, MD, is an internationally recognized genitourinary (GU) oncologist with expertise in the biology and treatment of and supportive care of all men with prostate cancer, seeing patients at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Ryan earned a BA in Philosophy, magna cum laude, from Marquette University and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School. He trained at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, and at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. As faculty at the University of California-San Francisco, he was named the Thomas Perkins Distinguished Professor in Cancer Research. He has received research funding from the National Institutes of Health, the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Ryan has published over 200 articles and chapters in the world’s leading medical journals and is the author of the book The Virility Paradox: The Vast Influence of Testosterone on Our Bodies, Minds, and the World We Live In. Dr. Ryan is a past Chair of the National Cancer Institute’s GU Steering Committee’s Prostate Cancer Task Force. From 2018 to 2021 he served as Director of the Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation at the University of Minnesota, where he was the BJ Kennedy Chair in Clinical Oncology. From 2021 to 2024 Ryan served as the CEO of the Prostate Cancer Foundation. He serves on the Scientific Oversight Committee of the Prostate Cancer Clinical Trials Consortium and is a member of the Advanced Prostate Cancer Consensus Conference. More for you
I am always fighting for all men battling prostate cancer! Whether it be at one of my shows or during an Uber ride to the airport, my message of early detection is one I will continue to push. As a new Dad of our 4-month old son Charleston, this journey with ZERO has taken on an even bigger meaning. I now have an obligation to my son and my family to be aware of my health since it’s not just about me anymore! I’ve been preaching the same message for the past five years as ZERO’s Run/Walk National Spokesman. And 2019 has especially been an incredible year, filled with opportunities to come together with others, see all the unforgettable faces of hope, and hopefully save lives. Having Charleston and Miranda at my side, and sometimes our bulldog Hank, at the Walk/Runs this year has been an extra added bonus!There are so many great 2019 moments I’d love to share. Here are just a few:Participating in the first ever Philadelphia Run/WalkWatching the NYC race grow in size with the Statue of Liberty in viewVisiting the country roots of Bakersfield, CARocking with my full band in Harrisburg, PASeeing my Prostate Cancer Network friends in Kansas City Revisiting Charlie and friends at the Steel Stacks of Lehigh ValleyMaking new friends in Raleigh, NC while honoring my best friend’s Dad, a prostate cancer survivor Being awed by the Hampton Roads crew as they effortlessly (well it certainly seemed that way) moved their race indoors because they wouldn’t allow a Nor ‘Easter to slow them downYears ago, when I left my family and friends and headed to Nashville, I prayed for an opportunity to use my platform to help others through my music. However, I never imagined I’d be peering into so many eyes, singing the story of a survivor (that I co-wrote with a prostate cancer survivor) to men all across the country battling this disease. Looking in their eyes, feeling their pain through their embraces, and hearing their stories, has been an extremely emotional journey that I am very proud of. I’ve seen a lot of men cry and rightfully so! I’ve cried along with them as I’ve sung, still finding it hard to keep it together to just finish my song. As my journey continues, I now see their tears as a fuel to my mission in the fight to end prostate cancer for good. My father went to high school with Phil Shulka, the 10 year prostate cancer survivor who Goose Gossett and I wrote Superman about. Coincidentally, or not so much, my father passed while I was in the studio recording the song Superman. I don’t believe in coincidences, but I believe there is a reason the stars have aligned here for me to spread the message of early detection and to be a voice for these men through my song. I believe it is destiny for me and my team. No one’s Superman. No one has to be. No one ever fights alone on our watch!I truly can’t wait for another year of touching and saving lives. Thanks for all your support and hope to see you at a 2020 Prostate Cancer Run/Walk!
More Stories From the latest news stories to our podcasts and videos, learn more about prostate cancer your way. Prostate Cancer News Prostate Cancer News Read about the latest prostate cancer insights, research breakthroughs, trending discussions, news coverage, and thought-provoking editorials. Podcasts Podcasts Tune in to one of our podcasts covering hot topics in prostate cancer—from sex and dating after a prostate cancer diagnosis to stories from patients and survivors, achieving health equity, and more. Videos & Webinars Videos & Webinars Our content library covers topics such as diagnosis to treatment options, support for caregivers, navigating financial barriers, and more.
