March 2026
PC-PEP Man of the Month: John Moody
Introduction
“Don’t let it spoil your day.”
“Cancer is something you face together.”
This month we celebrate Mike Hull, a member of the PC-PEP community who, together with his wife Barb, shared an honest and deeply human conversation about facing prostate cancer as partners.
Mike’s prostate cancer journey included robotic prostatectomy, radiation therapy, and systemic treatment, each stage bringing its own uncertainties, decisions, and emotional challenges. Like many men navigating prostate cancer, Mike experienced the long stretches of waiting between tests and appointments, the complexity of treatment decisions, and the quiet ways illness can reshape everyday life.
In Episode 13 of the PC-PEP Podcast, Mike and Barb chose to share their lived experience openly—not as experts or representatives of a particular community, but as two people navigating illness together with presence, honesty, and care.
Their conversation reminds us that prostate cancer is rarely an individual experience. It unfolds within relationships, families, and shared lives.
Through moments of humour, reflection, and mutual support, Mike and Barb demonstrate the quiet strength that partnership can bring to the cancer journey.
“You don’t go through this alone—your partner is on the journey with you.”
Mike’s guiding reflections:
“The waiting and uncertainty can sometimes be harder than the treatment.”
“Humour helps keep things grounded.”
“Trust and presence carry you through the difficult moments.”
🎧 Hear Mike’s Story
In this deeply personal episode of the PC-PEP Podcast, Dr. Gabriela Ilie sits down with Mike and Barb for an unguarded conversation about what it means to face prostate cancer together.
This is the first episode of the podcast to bring both the person diagnosed and their life partner into the conversation. Their story reveals how illness is experienced within a shared life—and how partnership, trust, and everyday presence can sustain resilience during times of uncertainty.
Mike speaks openly about his diagnosis, treatment journey, and the emotional transitions that accompany prostate cancer. Barb offers a powerful perspective on what it feels like to walk beside someone you love through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.
Together, they explore how connection, routine, humour, and community support can help people remain grounded during one of life’s most challenging experiences.
Their conversation reminds us that healing is not only physical—it is relational, emotional, and deeply human.
📺 Watch the episode on YouTube
🎧 Listen on Buzzsprout
Also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Podcast Addict, iHeartRadio, Player FM, and more.
💡 Key Messages of Inspiration
Cancer is a shared journey.
Partners often experience the diagnosis and treatment alongside the person diagnosed. Mutual support, empathy, and presence can make an enormous difference.
Honest conversations matter.
Speaking openly about fear, uncertainty, and emotional challenges can strengthen relationships and reduce isolation.
Humour and trust are powerful anchors.
Even during difficult moments, small shared moments of humour and connection can help keep people grounded.
Community support matters.
Programs like PC-PEP offer not only education but also connection with others who understand the journey.
Presence is powerful medicine.
Simply being there for one another—day after day—can be one of the most meaningful forms of support.
👕 The Story Behind the T-Shirts: Why It Matters
The PC-PEP T-shirts are more than just fabric—they are symbols of connection, awareness, and pride in being part of the PC-PEP community.
These shirts were made possible by David Ashcroft, a fellow PC-PEP mentor and author, who donated proceeds from his memoir Searching for Belonging and designed the artwork himself.
Gestures like David’s mean so much to our lab and the PC-PEP community. Each shirt sparks conversations, raises awareness about prostate cancer, and reminds men everywhere that they are not alone. These small acts help PC-PEP fulfill its mission: forming communities of empowerment that transform isolation into connection and fear into resilience.
🌍 About This Series
The PC-PEP Man of the Month series celebrates participants and mentors who embody courage, generosity, and the spirit of empowerment. By sharing their stories, we raise awareness about prostate cancer, reduce stigma, and highlight the power of community, connection, and hope.
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