“As a two-time prostate cancer survivor, I enjoy today as if it will be my last,” Jesse said. “I engage every man I meet about my journey, and how I am no longer afraid of tomorrow, because I have listened to modern science and engaged in available treatment opportunities.”

November is Men’s Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on health problems that affect men, especially prostate cancer and testicular cancer. These are two of the most common cancers in men, but

Stage 2 prostate cancer is considered localized, meaning the cancer is still confined entirely within the prostate gland and has not spread to nearby lymph nodes (node 0 or N0) or distant parts of the body (metastasis 0 or M0).

Mical Roy is an Austin-based senior manager in public affairs, a prostate cancer survivor, and a content writer. He's also the co-founder of the Pink and Blue Affair, an annual event in Bastrop County that raises awareness about breast and prostate cancer.