My Radiation Therapy Story With Prostate CancerRadiation therapy (or radiotherapy) is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It uses high doses of radiation to target and kill cancer...reactions59comments
Emotions of the Daughter: Then Versus NowJust a few days before writing this article, I’m reminded that it was the anniversary of 11 years since my dad transitioned...reactions5comments
Community Views: How Often Did You Do PSA Testing Before Your Diagnosis?Before a prostate cancer diagnosis, most men undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. PSA is a measure of the amount of prostate antigen...reactions13comments
Prostate Cancer Screening: Benefits, Risks, and RealityI want to talk to you about the importance of prostate cancer screening and share both the benefits and the limitations. There...reactions1comment
10 Mistakes I Made After My Prostate Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57 and had no symptoms, health issues, or family history. All my blood work...reactions28comments
Managing Lupron's Sexual Side EffectsThere has been considerable interest in the ProstateCancer.net community about the sexual side effects of medications and treatments, and the issues they’ve...reactions5comments
Mourning and Remembering Life Before CancerA cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It’s bad enough when it’s a curable cancer, but so much worse when it’s incurable and the...reactions2comments
How Combining Treatments Helped Me With Advanced Prostate CancerThe progress with treatments since I was diagnosed with stage 4, incurable (advanced) prostate cancer in May 2017 has been remarkable. But...reactions16comments
Can You Tell The Truth?This question was asked to me and I really couldn’t come up with a right or wrong answer. I recently met a...reactionscomments
Talking About Prostate Cancer Treatment Costs With ZERO360We talked about the costs of prostate cancer with ZERO360, a free program that helps people afford treatment. ZERO360 assigns you a...reactions1comment
My Prostate Cancer Recurrence Story: What I Learned From Getting It 3 TimesThis story begins in 2013 with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and a PSA reading...reactions105comments
Prostate Cancer: How I Found Freedom Despite the Enemy WithinBeing diagnosed with prostate cancer can be devastating. It’s crucial to find ways to cope and live with the diagnosis, especially knowing...reactions8comments
My Prostate Biopsy: A Step-by-Step Guide to What the Procedure is Really LikeA biopsy is a check to test whether you have prostate cancer or not. Perhaps you’ve been told you may need this...reactions38comments
Dealing With the Emotions of a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisBill West talks about the emotional toll of his prostate cancer diagnosis, including the isolation he felt, the ways he learned to...reactions31comments
Impact of Longterm Hormone Therapy - EmasculationWhen I was diagnosed, aged 60, it became clear fairly early on that our sex life was going to be adversely impacted...reactions26comments
Community Views: The Worst Side Effects of Prostate CancerLiving with prostate cancer is never easy. Even when the cancer is in remission, every day can bring new challenges thanks to...reactions79comments
Suggestions for Resuming Sex After Prostate CancerI have always adored the answer to the question, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" And the answer is PRACTICE.Not only...reactions40comments
Hot Flashes and Other Surprising Prostate Cancer Side EffectsFrom the moment someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is common to have little to no idea what comes next. Some...reactions49comments
Prostate Cancer and How Not to Make a DecisionWhen the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy results were positive, my mind completely shut down. I could no longer comprehend anything the...reactions48comments
Words That Hurt: What NOT to Say to Someone with Prostate CancerUnless someone has experienced cancer themselves, they often do not know what to say. So often, friends and family, upon learning someone...reactions102comments
