My name is Mike Raynor, I am 55 years old, live in Charlotte, North Carolina and have been diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. Never in my life did I think I would ever use my name in the same sentence with the word cancer. One thing I have learned about cancer, not just mine, is that it is not considerate of age, gender, race or any other "quality" we give ourselves as human beings.

Over the next few weeks and months I am going to try and chronicle my journey in my personal battle with this disease and the consequences associated with treatments options and recovery.

One question I have asked myself is "How does anyone go through this or any other cancer and treatment without faith in God and the support of family and friends?" Many of you have already heard me say that I know God is gonna to show, He is gonna to show off and I AM GONNA BE THE STAR OF THE SHOW ! (And you know how I love being the star of the show)

So, for those of you who share this journey with me, welcome! I am greatful we are here together. Your prayers and good wishes sent my way are welcomed and appreciated more than I can say. I feel blessed to be a part of something that is so much bigger than me.

One thank you I want to give first of all is to Michelle Brachten for pointing me in the right direction to try and get this blog created.

To my family and friends and my family of friends, thank you for loving me in spite of who I am sometime, I love you all !

OK, let the journey begin...................