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
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFriends & FamilyAdvanced Prostate CancerSupportive CareTreatment
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedSupportive Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSupportive CareMental HealthCoping
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesAwarenessHealthcare TeamSupportive 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceSupportive Care
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments21 repliesTreatmentIntimacy & RelationshipsSupportive 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 repliesTreatmentSupportive CareSide Effects
FeaturedProstatitis and PCIn my research I often see that prostatitis and PC are 2 different ailments. However in 2016 I had a bad bout of prostatitis. I was never the same afterwards...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessNewly DiagnosedSupportive Care
Spirituality and ReligionA prostate cancer journey can be a long and difficult road. Sometimes we look for support outside of our physical world. How has prostate cancer affected your spirituality and religious...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSupportive Care