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Surviving cancer, busy with life
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Posted by editor Sat Apr 8, 2006 09:43:08 PDT
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0 responses 0 comments Cancer does not have to stop you: Stallion Springs resident Jack Buss is a prime example of that.

Buss plays tennis at least two to four times a week and plays golf twice a week.
Buss and his wife Betty moved to Stallion Springs 15 years ago. They saw an ad in the Los Angeles Times about a golf package being offered, and when they arrived, they were captivated with the ‘wide open space’ and quickly decided they wanted to retire in the area. They started to live their dream in 1991.

In 2002, Buss was diagnosed with prostate cancer. His PSA tests had been elevating slowly over time and his doctor referred him to a surgeon in Bakersfield.  Fortunately, his surgery was successful and he did not require chemotherapy or radiation.

His family had no known history of cancer. But Buss took a proactive role in his own health with regular examinations, and believes it is because of this that he and his doctors were able to identify the cancer early. “Get those PSA tests. If you don’t, it gets ahead of you,” Buss said.

Buss is very active in the Tehachapi prostate information group and said being part of the group helps him feel better because he can talk to someone who has been through it.

“There are always new people arriving all the time. People react to the news differently and it helps them to learn and discuss the different options available,” he said.

Buss plans on participating in the Relay for Life event which will be held in Tehachapi July 15 through 16. Cancer survivors are invited to walk the first lap around the Jacobsen Middle School track. Teams may also enter the 24-hour marathon.

For more information, call chairperson Tracey Lankin at 821-1654.

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