Description
Barry Furey has been involved in public safety since 1970, having served as a fire officer in three states and a 9-1-1 director in four. Additionally, he has provided consulting services worldwide and is an award-winning author. At age 70, he spends most of his time as a dad of three children under eleven, the youngest born after his battle with prostate cancer.
✨A few highlights from the show:
1. Prostate cancer is known as a 'silent killer' due to not usually causing any symptoms until it has grown large enough to put pressure on the urethra. Typically, there is no discomfort in the very early stages of prostate cancer.
2. Many men's prostates get larger as they get older because of a non-cancerous condition called benign prostate enlargement.
3. Firefighters have been shown in meta-analyses to have an increased incidence of prostate cancer (PCa) compared with the general population.
Resources: https://firefightercancersupport.org/ and https://www.firefighterclosecalls.com/
👨🚒🚒🆘Follow and connect with Barry:
https://www.facebook.com/barryfureyconsulting
https://www.facebook.com/DearOldDadChronicles
Book: 9-1-1 Management / 365 Days a Year: Lessons Learned During 50 Years on the Front Lines of Our National Emergency Number, https://www.amazon.com/9-1-1-Management-365-Days-Year-ebook/dp/B08Y75W3Y9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=barry+furey&qid=1615216999&sr=8-1
🦄About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues. Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 11 years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as your personal guide and patient advocate. Schedule a 30-minute Meet and Greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
Learn more about On the Other Side at https://www.ontheotherside.life/.
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