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...reactions122repliesAwarenessIntimacy & RelationshipsMental HealthSupportive CareTips & Advice
Be truthful about radiation Side EffectsCommunityMember826d8f's avatar image CommunityMember826 Of course the doctor told me I would die from prostate cancer if I did not receive radiation treatment. at 72 going on 73 and living...reactionsrepliesSupportive CareAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Stress Management It can be stressful to go through a prostate cancer journey. It's important that we find ways of managing the various stressors that can come up. What has helped you...reactions24repliesMental HealthSupportive CareCoping
FeaturedHave you attended a support group for prostate cancer? Support groups are a great place to find community through a journey with prostate cancer. They are not only helpful for patients, but also great support for caregivers and family...reactions10repliesSupportive CareAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
How many patients get a diagnosis without an explanation of what lies ahead?reactions6repliesSupportive CareDiagnosisTips & Advice
Prostate Cancer Stage 4My brother 66 starts Radiation next week-every day Mon-Fri, for 4 weeks. I am unsure what to prepare for in travel from mid west to east coast for visit and...reactions2repliesTreatmentAdvanced Prostate CancerFriends & FamilySupportive Care
Why is it difficult to go see a doctor early? Men are less likely to go to the doctor early on when experiencing symptoms. Many men tend to ignore or hide their health issues and avoid the doctor, hoping things...reactions2repliesHealthcare TeamAwarenessSupportive Care
FeaturedHow to fix side effects of prostate cancer?In May 2017 I had a TURP procedure that left me with retro ejaculation (Dry orgasm). I am now 74 and had Radical Prostatectomy Nov. 2019 followed up with Radiation...reactionsrepliesTips & AdviceSupportive CareSide Effects
FeaturedI’m a pelvic floor physical therapist. What questions do you have for me?Men following treatment for prostate cancer have engines that have been disrupted, but these cars still must be drivable. It's time to fix the issues around prostate cancer treatment with...reactions21repliesIntimacy & RelationshipsTreatmentSupportive Care
Do you have experience with SpaceOAR Hydrogel? SpaceOAR Hydrogel is a Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) based hydrogel that is designed to help reduce the radiation dose delivered to the rectum during prostate cancer radiation treatments. Radiation is a...reactions6repliesTreatmentSupportive CareSide Effects