TeamworkMy wife, Melinda, and I met in late 1979 while working at the same restaurant in San Luis Obispo, California. She was a native and I was a refugee from...
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or is terminal can be terrifying for a patient...
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed. Yet fatigue can also drastically affect the day-to-day...
What is a Caregiver?First off I just want to say that getting a diagnosis that you have prostate cancer can be a very scary time. I know that when my father got the...
Movember Community Spotlight: RayFor Movember, ProstateCancer.net is highlighting community perspectives on men's health awareness. In our second interview, we talked with community member Ray about being a caregiver and receiving his own diagnosis...
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers and family, particularly when they are...
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's CaregiverFor awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a caregiver to someone battling prostate cancer and the...
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the person’s...
Being a Caregiver and Part of the Healthcare TeamWhen a loved one is battling prostate cancer, they may ask you to take on a caregiver role, to provide extra support. Caregivers and the tasks they help with can...