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Anthony Aquan-Assee

Anthony Aquan-Assee is a Traumatic Brain Injury Survivor who is currently living with aggressive, stage IV metastatic prostate cancer.

After teaching with the Toronto District School Board for 30 years, he continues to serve others through his weekly volunteer work at St. Michael’s Hospital.

Since 1999, Anthony has volunteered in the Trauma and Neurosurgery ICU and now also plays his guitar for the patients in the Medical-Surgical ICU and the Palliative Care Unit ,in memory of his mother.

Anthony is also a motivational speaker, author, and aspiring musician.

114 articles published

Memories aren’t truly lost

BlogAugust 2, 202636Views1Like0Comments
Jen and I recently enjoyed a well-earned “cheat day” from the strict diet I’ve been maintaining and had lunch at Maro’s Bistro on Kerr Street in Oakville. The Mediterranean food was excellent, and they have a wonderful vegetarian-friendly menu with plenty of delicious choices. We wanted to celebrate the hard work both of us have…

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Strings of Hope

BlogJuly 24, 202646Views1Like0Comments
Hey there. I just started a very humbling guitar tour for the patients in both the Medical Surgical ICU and the Palliative Care Unit at St. Michael’s Hospital. The only tour where I hope you never get front-row seats. 😊 I’ve called it 🎸 Strings of Hope because I hope each song brings a…

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The Quiet Voice Inside

BlogJuly 17, 202642Views2Likes0Comments
"There is a voice that doesn’t use words. Listen." By: Rumi Several years ago, my good friend Rami and I had the incredible privilege of attending a Metallica concert from the exclusive “Snake Pit” —standing just feet from the stage, completely surrounded by the band. Looking back at this unforgettable music experience, I realize that…

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Another step in the journey

BlogJuly 6, 202661Views1Like0Comments
As part of my treatment for prostate cancer, I now need to undergo even more medical tests as I continue with doublet therapy. Doublet therapy combines Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT) with a second medication that more aggressively blocks testosterone—the hormone that fuels prostate cancer cells.  This treatment comes with significant side effects including accelerated bone…

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Powerful Medicine 

BlogJuly 4, 202653Views0Likes0Comments
My wife, Jen, is the greatest blessing in my life. Another blessing is the love and support I receive throughout my challenge with prostate cancer from my family and my friends, three of whom can be seen in this picture. I have known these friends for almost 40 years. From left to right are John,…

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Doublet Cancer Therapy

BlogJuly 1, 202667Views0Likes0Comments
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” By: Stephen R. Covey My Oncologist at Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (PMH) recommended that I start Doublet cancer therapy as the next step in my metastatic prostate cancer treatment.  FYI # 1 - Doublet cancer therapy uses two drugs…

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