Coping with Prostate Cancer Over the HolidaysCoping with prostate cancer at any time is stressful, and over the holiday season it can be so much worse. The contrast between a festive atmosphere when you feel obliged... By Jim Preen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Trying to Get Men to Take Responsibility for Their HealthAfter 11 years of working with men who are facing prostate cancer, I am amazed at the number guys who routinely refuse to engage in or delay discussions with their... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Patient, the Caregiver, and Responsibilities During Big EventsThe holidays bring a level of joy and excitement that we don't often experience the rest of the year. There’s the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts, invitations to... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A Fireside Chat Among MenI had a cookout at my home, and the conversation came up about prostate cancer. My father was there, who has dealt with prostate cancer. I learned so much just... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Can Do, Can't DoHas the perception of living with cancer treatments changed, and has it changed for the better? Historically both healthcare professionals and the families of people diagnosed with cancer may have... By Tony Collier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Now I Get It: the Anxiety of Awaiting Test ResultsI’ve always anxiously waited with my husband as we watched for the latest blood test results to be posted showing whether his PSA was on the increase. We waited together... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. One of every 5 adults in the United States experience some sort of... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Re-evaluating How We Talk About the "War on Cancer"It seems odd to me that we use harsh, warlike words when cancer patients are most vulnerable. Although there are numerous ways to explain cancer, how we phrase it affects... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Prostate Cancer And Stress ManagementBeing under stress means you are dealing with a "special thing" in your life which is causing anxiety, fear, worry, or all 3. I break it down into mild stress... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Just Be KindWe’ve all spent time in doctors' waiting rooms, sometimes for only a few minutes and sometimes much longer. We may have been alone or we may have had the company... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Community Views: What to Say to Someone Diagnosed with Prostate CancerWhen friends, family members, and coworkers find out that you have prostate cancer, they most likely do not know what to say. Too often, people say nothing because they fear... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Psychosocial Impact of Getting A Prostate Cancer DiagnosisI remember years ago going through a whirlwind when my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. To me, the fact that he was discovering something like PC at a time... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Emotional ConfettiAfter your life is thrown up in the air, be it from a prostate cancer diagnosis or some other unexpected earth-shattering life crisis, the emotional confetti of the many puzzle... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
The Many Faces of a Partial PollyannaAm I a Pollyanna? According to Wikipedia, the Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant ones. A Pollyanna is illogically optimistic. It’s being... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Community Views: Making a Treatment DecisionChoosing a treatment for prostate cancer (PC) is a personal decision. There are several options to choose from, and each person must weigh unique factors when making this choice. To... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Exercise: A Source of Relief Throughout the Prostate Cancer JourneyMy father will be 90 in March. On his last doctor's visit, the one thing he said was that whatever you are doing, keep doing it. The one thing that... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
What I Learned After Getting Prostate Cancer a Third TimeThis story begins in 2013 with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and a PSA reading of just 2.1. You read the numbers correctly. My... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments28 comments
Taking an Active Role in Your HealthFor some people, becoming an active member of your healthcare team can be challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test results, and treatment options, while others might... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
When Panic Sets in After a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisHave you ever been on a fast moving roller coaster going 70 plus miles per hour, twirling, turning, and going upside down? You can’t predict each twist or turn. Or... By Beverly Baldwin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Community Views: Proudest Achievements Post Prostate Cancer DiagnosisFor many people, learning they have prostate cancer is one of the hardest experiences of their life. Then, at some point, they face the question of what comes next. The... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments