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Chris voted in a poll 1 hour, 40 minutes ago

Will Jones commented on the post, Kegels 101 12 hours, 7 minutes ago

Thanks, Erin. His name is Peter Muhn and he’s at the USC Science and Health Center in LA. Great guy and he’s been a big help.

Erin Glace commented on the post, Kegels 101 12 hours, 53 minutes ago

Hi @will-jones–
Thanks for the feedback. I am thrilled that you
were able to find a pelvic PT!
Erin

Will Jones replied to the topic Humor & Laughter in the forum General Discussions 17 hours, 6 minutes ago

I have a few friends who have had prostate cancer and most of my closest friends are 70+. We are an irreverent bunch, which means humor is a constant in our conversations. Laughing at ourselves and our variations conditions is one way we maintain our sanity. Our Saturday morning coffee meetings are not for the faint of heart or the thin skinned.…

Will Jones commented a story 17 hours, 18 minutes ago

Thanks for your story @bajk49. We share many similarities in our journeys. It’s 10 months since my surgery, which I had when I was 69. My PSA scores indicate no cancer. I don’t have full bladder control, but getting there. My ED is showing signs of improvement. I’ve accepted the whole range of outcomes possible. I just have to remain patient and…

Will Jones commented on the post, Kegels 101 17 hours, 38 minutes ago

Hi @erin-glace, Thanks for the concise, easy to follow description of getting started with kegels. I appreciate your recommendation to see a pelvic floor specialist at some point if frustration sets in about progress toward eliminating incontinence. I reached a point when I felt like I had plateaued. I started seeing a specialist and it has made a…

Editorial Team wrote a new article 20 hours, 26 minutes ago

I Don’t Look Sick

Charles Cole talks about living with Stage IV, and the pain of hearing you “don’t look sick.” Dealing with “you …

sarah.wallin answered a question 1 day, 14 hours ago

Thank you for sharing @Lcole. That’s great you stayed on top of your PSA. Knowing your father had PC must have made you more aware of your potential for getting it too. -Sarah (ProstateCancer.net Team Member)

Erin Glace wrote a new article 1 day, 18 hours ago

Kegels 101

Performing exercises on a muscle group that you cannot see and often (at least initially) cannot feel can be …

Lcole answered a question 2 days, 12 hours ago

My father had prostate cancer his was caught late he lost a kidney and a spot on his back so when my PSA was rising it wasn’t very high but due to family history they decided to biopsy came back Gleason 9 and most of prostate had surgery 2 years ago

phillip.gemmell liked Tom Sheppard 2 days, 15 hours ago

Joemc commented on the post, Why We Need to Tell Our Stories 2 days, 16 hours ago

I sometimes think the medical community doesnt treat PC as seriously as they do other types of cancer. Most of the affected are older men. I feel we are just not seen as very important.

Joemc commented on the post, Why We Need to Tell Our Stories 2 days, 16 hours ago

I have been on blood thinners 10 years. Lupron had no effect.

rwmj123 posted an update 2 days, 16 hours ago

Scared, sad, depressed. Just saw results of 14-core biopsy. Two cores have Gleason Score 7 and two of Score 6. Appt on Monday to discuss RP. I am only 59. My life will be horribly changed forever

Editorial Team wrote a new article 2 days, 20 hours ago