JUNE 6: PROSTABLOG NZ: New York Times journalist Dana Jennings (right) – writing about his prostate cancer experiences – has got himself (deservedly) off side with the feminists (and most women, I should think). A quote from a blog: “Yuck! And double yuck at the roughly 80%+ of the commenters who congratulate him on the beautiful column and his aquired understanding. ” READ MORE>
PROSTATE MUSINGS: How top journo got into hot water with feminists
June 6, 2009 by Jim Tucker
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Once again, my sensibilities have been offended by these hyper-sensitive females!
My husband and I have identified with and been inspired by Dana Jennings’ posts since he began sharing his PCa experiences. We have been on ADT (Lupron) for almost 2 years. I say WE because, to use Leah’s phrase, “Wives get prostate cancer too”. I guess these women feel it’s OK for him to share his feelings about radiation, about going through surgery, about losing his libido. But to talk about his emotions and the way the hormones have affected him is off limits? I don’t think so. Dana has been baring his soul and should be applauded, not ridiculed!
Kay, did you read the complaint before you commented? Or see the comparison between his remarks and the extreme right wing remarks of Gordon Liddy. There may be a problem you haven’t quite seen.
I applaud Jennings willingness to talk about his illness. I do not welcome his supposed insights into the ‘mysterious hormonal world’ of women who, he maintains, can turn be turned into pitbulls by their hormones.
As one reader asked, “Should this be a topic for Sotomajor’s confirmation?”
And thanks, Jim Tucker, for visiting our site and taking it seriously! I’m glad I found yours. You have, of course, tremendous good wishes.
Thanks back, JJ. I have a little bit of sympathy for Jennings. My own 25,000-word account of battling prostate cancer probably offended all sorts of people with its frankness. When you let it all out there’s always the danger of getting off-side with someone.
Best wishes to you.