I hold a certificate to fly gliders and sail planes here in the US. I’ve had my license for six years now. I also have some in single and multi engine aircraft, but never got my certificate. I love flying! It’s a boyhood dream come true. The photo of me with the R22 was taken after my second helicopter flight lesson after I recovered from RARP and before I started taking Zytiga. I was able to hover after 20 minutes on the first lessson which was one of the best moments I’ve had as a pilot. I stopped my flight training when I started ADT and won’t resume flying until I no longer am taking ADT or get cleared by a CME to fly while taking Zytiga and Orgovyx. It’s my understanding that one can maintain their medical certificate in the US while taking these drugs, but it’s on a case by case basis. https://www.leftseat.com/faa-accepted-medications/

I shared the photo to make a visual statement that there is hope to do the things we love to do even in the face of prostate cancer. Sometimes, it’s necessary that we put these things on the back burner and that’s OK. In the words of Winston Churchill, “Never give up!”

I wish you the best for success on your journey, and I hope that you are able to regain your medical certificate in the future and go flying again.