Clinical Trials, Tomorrow's Medication: My Journey from Diagnosis to AdvocateClinical trials offer an opportunity to obtain tomorrow's medication today. Trials are research studies that test medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions in humans. Researchers conduct trials to determine whether a... By Alfred Samuels4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
All That is Visible is Not All That is ThereIf you look at me, you may not always know what's going on within me. However, I can feel my bones creaking in silent pain as tiredness sets in. Now... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Journaling With Prostate CancerJournaling helped me understand my thoughts and feelings. It made me feel confident in caring for my mind, body, and soul. I was always far more comfortable with words than... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
A New Threat: a Second Cancer?Sometimes life throws curveballs, such as when a second cancer strikes after undergoing treatment for the first cancer. I was not expecting a second devastating blow after being diagnosed with... By Alfred Samuels3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Wife is a Crucial Part of My LifeThe year 2023 marked my eleventh year of living with advanced metastatic prostate cancer. The prognosis given to me was a short lifespan, so I am indeed a survivor amongst... By Alfred Samuels3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
11-Year Survivor of Advanced Metastatic Prostate CancerIt is my privilege to share my story as a survivor of advanced prostate cancer. I am Alfred Samuels, a 65-year-old British-born Black man. Gainfully employed in the security industry... By Alfred Samuels3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments