My Cancer Journey, A Story From Our Owner

paul • Nov 19, 2021

The month of November is also known as #Movember, a movement created to raise and increase awareness of men’s health issues, most notably related to prostate and testicular cancer. #Movember follows the better-known breast cancer awareness month of October. But arguably, where women are more open about discussing such health issues, men are traditionally much more reserved. The #Movember movement serves to get guys to open up and be more aware.

 

This year, #Movember has taken on a very personal significance. In July, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. I was lucky, as my early diagnosis allowed me to have surgery that completely removed the cancer, and I am now cancer free. All I need to do is recover from the surgery and in my case, the ensuing complications that arose. But that’s a whole other story.

 

The point here, is how I came to get my diagnosis, and that’s where awareness is so key.

 

I am fortunate to have a primary care physician that monitors me every six months and does routine blood work. Over the last three visits, he saw that my PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) had been steadily rising. It wasn’t over the top of the range, but it was going up. He said, “get it checked,” and sent me to a urologist who performed a relatively quick, though not very pleasant biopsy. Then the pathology report came back and confirmed my fears; my prostate was cancerous. Once diagnosed I was referred to the Urological Oncology team at Celebration Hospital near Orlando. By October, I’d had a radical prostatectomy and I am now cancer free.

 

Prostate Cancer is very, very common; second only to skin cancer (in men). In fact, according to the American Cancer Society, one in eight men will get it in 2021. That’s over 248,500 cases. Of these, 34,100 men in will die. Prostate Cancer is the second most deadly cancer, second to lung cancer. One man in 41 will die from it. But many diagnosed cases are very treatable if detected early enough, often with excellent outcomes. 3.1 million men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer are still alive today.

 

And this is my message. Men, be open and proactive about your health, particularly around those parts that you hold so dear. Get yourself checked regularly. Go see your PCP and get your PSA checked regularly. Do a basic examination of yourself and look for any misshapes in your testicles, just as women do to check their breasts. Don’t be ashamed to do this. Talk about it with your buddies. But pay attention to it. This is the key purpose of #Movember.

 

So, what can you do?

Three things: spread the word, please. Share this message. I am not seeking notoriety; I just want men to be aware and to act. Second, go to https://us.movember.com/search/?q=Delray+beach and donate. Why this team? Simply because when I needed EMT’s to transport me to the hospital last week, these were the ones that took me. These guys at the Delray Beach Fire and Rescue Department @DelrayBeachFire are simply amazing, and this is my way to say thank you!

 

And third, make a statement guys. Grow some whiskers.


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Unleashing Efficiency: A Deep Dive into BPA Platform 2024

By Nicole Laurier • 14 Mar, 2024
In an era where digital transformation is the driving force behind organizational success, businesses are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and enhance efficiency. Codeless Platforms, a trailblazer in business process automation, has once again raised the bar with its latest offering – BPA Platform 2024. This cutting-edge solution promises to revolutionize the way businesses automate their processes, allowing for seamless integration, increased productivity, and improved decision-making. Codeless Platforms - Pioneers in Business Process Automation: Codeless Platforms has been at the forefront of the business process automation (BPA) landscape for years. The company is renowned for its commitment to delivering user-friendly, agile, and scalable solutions that empower organizations to automate complex workflows without the need for extensive coding. The BPA Platform 2024 is a testament to their dedication to innovation and addressing the evolving needs of businesses. Key Features of BPA Platform 2024: Codeless Automation: One of the standout features of BPA Platform 2024 is its continued commitment to codeless automation. This means that businesses can design, deploy, and manage automation processes without the need for intricate coding skills. This democratizes the automation process, allowing business users to take the lead in optimizing their workflows. Enhanced Integration Capabilities: In a digital landscape characterized by diverse applications and systems, seamless integration is paramount. BPA Platform 2024 offers enhanced integration capabilities, enabling organizations to connect disparate systems effortlessly. Whether it's ERP, CRM, or third-party applications, the platform ensures that data flows seamlessly across the entire organizational ecosystem. Real-time Data Synchronization: The importance of real-time data cannot be overstated in today's fast-paced business environment. BPA Platform 2024 facilitates real-time data synchronization, ensuring that decision-makers have access to the most up-to-date information. This empowers organizations to make informed decisions and adapt swiftly to changing circumstances. Advanced Workflow Automation: BPA Platform 2024 takes workflow automation to new heights. The platform allows businesses to design and automate complex workflows with ease. Whether it's invoice processing, order fulfillment, or customer onboarding, the advanced workflow capabilities empower organizations to optimize processes for maximum efficiency. Multi-instance Architecture: In the cutting-edge BPA Platform of 2024, the multi-instance architecture stands out as a pivotal feature, revolutionizing the efficiency of business processes. This innovative approach allows organizations to host multiple instances of BPA Platform on a single server, offering a streamlined and expedited onboarding experience for customers. The multi-instance architecture not only optimizes resource utilization but also enhances scalability, allowing businesses to adapt seamlessly to evolving requirements. This design empowers enterprises with the flexibility to allocate resources efficiently and cater to varying workloads, ultimately bolstering overall performance and responsiveness. With BPA Platform's 2024 multi-instance architecture, organizations can achieve heightened operational agility, making it a key element in modernizing and elevating business process automation. Cloud, Hybrid or On-Premises: In the dynamic landscape of BPA Platform 2024, organizations are presented with versatile deployment options, namely Cloud, Hybrid, or On-Premises solutions, reflecting the platform's commitment to adaptability. The Cloud deployment option offers businesses the agility and scalability of a cloud-based infrastructure, allowing for rapid scalability, reduced maintenance burdens, and enhanced accessibility from anywhere in the world. Meanwhile, the Hybrid deployment model provides a flexible blend of both on-premises and cloud solutions, catering to organizations with diverse needs or specific compliance requirements. On the other hand, the On-Premises deployment option ensures maximum control by hosting the BPA Platform within an organization's own infrastructure. This comprehensive array of deployment choices in BPA Platform 2024 empowers businesses to align their automation strategies with their unique IT ecosystems, compliance considerations, and operational preferences, fostering an environment of innovation and efficiency. Codeless Platforms' BPA Platform 2024 is a game-changer in the realm of business process automation. By combining codeless automation, enhanced integration capabilities, real-time data synchronization, advanced workflow automation, intelligent decision-making, and comprehensive reporting, the platform empowers organizations to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency. As businesses continue to navigate the complexities of the digital landscape, BPA Platform 2024 stands as a beacon of innovation, offering a holistic solution to streamline processes, boost productivity, and drive sustainable success. It's time for businesses to embrace the future of automation. Fisher Technology stands as the trusted North American Distributor for Codeless Platforms, the innovative minds behind BPA Platform. With an 18-year journey, we've proudly represented Codeless in the USA and Canada, extending our support to customers in South America. Specializing in collaboration with VARs, particularly in the ERP space, we've partnered with industry leaders like Sage, SAP, Microsoft 365, Salesforce, HubSpot, Infor CRM, and prominent ECommerce platforms such as Shopify, Magento, Woo Commerce, and BigCommerce. Visit our About Us page to discover the inception story of Fisher Technology. Founded by Paul (Founder & CTO) and Nicole (Chief Everything Officer), our journey began with the mission to recruit Reseller Partners for BPA Platform. Witnessing growth and evolution, our focus expanded from Infor CRM (formerly known as SalesLogix) and Sage 100 (formerly known as Mas 90) to SAP Business One, MS Dynamics 365 (formerly NAV and Dynamics CRM), reflecting the adaptability and maturity of BPA Platform. As our product evolved with the web service toolset, we embarked on an exciting era, carving a niche in integration with many software applications including; eCommerce, ERP, marketing automation, CRM, 3PL, and Invoice automation systems. Join us in revolutionizing business processes with seamless connectivity and efficiency.

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Reflecting and celebrating our 17th anniversary year in business which all started with 8 suitcases and a dream!
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