I agree with Howard wholeheartedly. I must admit I never even thought of the issue under consideration. I think it is an easy issue for people who embrace the idea that individuals have the right to determine their own sexuality and change, when it is feasible (not hampered by, especially, financial considerations), just as it is easy for people who have the opinion that women should have the right to determine, when pregnant--accidentally or by choice, whether they wish to go through with the pregnancy. So, in the future, people with prostates (and pc) it shall be for me.
Thanks for this important perspective, Howard. Just as our understanding of prostate cancer, its diagnosis, and its treatment have changed over the years, it's important that we pay attention to our language as well. I'm as guilty as anyone of lazily referring to "men with prostate cancer," but I agree that we need to change our language as our patient community expands to includes transgender women.
Marty, Thanks. Im getting a diversity of opinion this. Some are embracing it. Others say there are bigger issues to tackle. Personally, I think it would not take that much to be inclusive. Howard TheActive Surveilor.com
I agree with Howard wholeheartedly. I must admit I never even thought of the issue under consideration. I think it is an easy issue for people who embrace the idea that individuals have the right to determine their own sexuality and change, when it is feasible (not hampered by, especially, financial considerations), just as it is easy for people who have the opinion that women should have the right to determine, when pregnant--accidentally or by choice, whether they wish to go through with the pregnancy. So, in the future, people with prostates (and pc) it shall be for me.
Allan Greenberg
Thanks, Allen. Not everyone does agree. But the important things is to sit. I hope we can all agree on most things re AS. Howard
Thanks for this important perspective, Howard. Just as our understanding of prostate cancer, its diagnosis, and its treatment have changed over the years, it's important that we pay attention to our language as well. I'm as guilty as anyone of lazily referring to "men with prostate cancer," but I agree that we need to change our language as our patient community expands to includes transgender women.
Marty, Thanks. Im getting a diversity of opinion this. Some are embracing it. Others say there are bigger issues to tackle. Personally, I think it would not take that much to be inclusive. Howard TheActive Surveilor.com