Allison Merzon Quotes

`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.

I was just fortunate that it was detected in the early stages. Unfortunately my brother Ron wasn`t so lucky. He lost his battle with the disease.

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

I said to myself, `I`ve never gotten anything for free that was worth anything. I want a second opinion.` But sure enough, they were right.

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.

This fight was one that was less painful, and a whole lot more severe. One thing I realized is that you just can`t do it by yourself.

I still can`t figure out how Minnesota wasn`t in the Super Bowl last year. I`ve got to say they`re the odds-on favorite to win it all this year.

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.

We were tied 6-6 in the fourth quarter on our own 20 and needed a spark. I`ve got to hand it to him, he called the play and made it work.

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.