A Designated fund of Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Foundation

Edwin Duus will be missed by all and remembered as a positive, motivated and fierce warrior in his battle with Metastatic Prostate Cancer.  Ed was a founding member of our group in the fall of 2019 and brought hope and inspiration to us and all who were honored to call him family and friend.  Ed passed away on July 21, 2021 at the young age of 66 and was a veteran of therapies across the board.  

What Causes Prostate Cancer?

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and is the second highest cause of death in men over the age of 50.  It is believed that genetics and heredity play a role in the development of prostate cancer as well as exposure to radiation, chronic inflammation, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, high levels of androgens (testosterone), can cause gene changes which lead to cancer.

Implications of Prostate Cancer

Early detection and treatment of prostate cancer is generally highly successful in its remission but metastasis (escaping the prostate and entering surrounding tissues or the blood stream) has occurred, the disease prognosis and treatment will change dramatically.

Advanced prostate cancer may cause:

     · Urinary dysfunction

     · Erectile dysfunction

     · Loss of fertility

     · Bowel dysfunction

     · Pain as a result of bone metastasis

     · Compromised organ function & death