That's when he learned he had prostate cancer. I didn't have a very good Christmas. But Chafin has beaten that cancer, as well. He is one of the fortunate ones. Sometimes the fight isn't really a fight.
Cancer is a formidable opponent and, with no cure yet secured, doctors can do only so much.
The patient often loses, frequently in agonizing fashion. But technology and screening tools are improving, in particular those for breast and prostate cancer. Fifteen years ago, he said, most prostate and breast cancer patients entered the doctor's office with advanced disease. Today only 10 percent are in that category. I think the statistics will bear that out.