When It Comes to Prostate Cancer, Don't Rush, But Don't Stop!Prostate cancer often becomes a major partner in men's lives. What once was a death sentence, prostate cancer now often takes on the role of a chronic illness for those... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
From Doctor to Patient: A Lifelong JourneyMy journey started as a child with my grandfather's death from prostate cancer. He was at the VA hospital and for some reason they wouldn't let me see him at... By Jim Early4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
In the Eye of the Storm: After Round One of ADT, and Before the Next Round StartsLast December I updated my story. I was three months into my ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) and having the anticipated side effects of hot flashes and loss of libido. My... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
ADT and ExerciseThere can be benefits of ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) in treating prostate cancer, but also often side effects. It is important to know the benefits, risks, and associated side effects... By Jim Early1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FeaturedEmotional support for prostate cancerRunning a prostate cancer support group for gay men has opened me up to the psychological and sexual price we pay having prostate cancer. Our personal identity is closely tied...Reactions 0 reactions Comments50 repliesAwarenessIntimacy & RelationshipsMental HealthSupportive CareTips & Advice
What My Cancer is Taking Away and What it May be Giving BackI want to share what my prostate cancer is taking away, and what it may be giving back. The first negative that comes to mind is time. If I were... By Jim Early4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Starting ADT: the Next Chapter in My Long History with Prostate CancerWhen I last updated my story, my PSA (prostate specific antigen) was starting to rise. My PSA used to take 12-18 months to double but was now was doubling every... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
PSMA Scans and My Next Chapter With Prostate CancerIn a way, the discovery of a boney metastasis 25 years after my original prostate cancer surgery both was a disappointment and a cause for gratitude. Clearly, if we hadn’t... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments17 comments
Monitoring My PSA Levels After SurgeryAs I ended the first part of my story, I was being physically helped to a chair in my urologist’s office after being sort of blindsided by my cancer diagnosis... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
A Surprise Prostate Cancer DiagnosisThe prostate cancer journey can be a long one, and I’m well on my way to the most challenging stretch. For me, it really all began when I was only... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
