Why Me? A Positive Self-ExaminationSometimes we ask that age old question, “why me?” But not always. Do we ever ask “why me” when we win the lottery? When we get a new job that...reactionscomments
Looking for "Normal"While recovering from radiation therapy and hormone therapy (also known as androgen deprivation therapy, or ADT) for prostate cancer, I had no clear memory of my health before treatment. I...reactions5comments
Take Our Poll and Share: What Is a Biopsy Like?A biopsy can help diagnose prostate cancer. But while some people experience mild pain and discomfort from the procedure, others find it to be more painful. We want to know...reactions5comments
The Long Road ContinuesI'm nearing the 28th year since my original prostatectomy, as of my writing this. If I had been told then that I would live to be 78 I would have...reactions3comments
Focus on the PositivesA friend who I respect and also has stage 4 prostate cancer challenged me regarding my article about living a very different life with this stage cancer, saying that he...reactions4comments
Interview: Speaking Up and Forming a New Bond After Prostate CancerFollowing a prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, men often view themselves differently. The following is Dennis's interview with his fiancé, Lynda. In this interview, she openly discusses her late husband’s...reactions7comments
The Day of HIFUIt was 3:00 Monday morning when my alarm went off, and the day that I had been dreading for three years was starting. My arrival time at the hospital was...reactions4comments
Why It Can be Good to Have a Positive MindsetSo, what happens next after being diagnosed with prostate cancer? Furthermore, what if the doctor tells you that they don’t know what the outcome is going to be? I know...reactions1comment
My Ever-Evolving Prostate CancerIt started 15 years ago between the ages of 65 and 66. I noticed the need to get up 2 or 3 times a night to pee. I also lingered...reactions16comments
How Cancer Changed My Husband - the Good and the BadThere are many times in life when we celebrate or mourn some of the events from our past. We have days of great joy and days of great sadness. Many...reactions9comments
A Very Different LifeWhen you hear the word cancer it’s devastating, but when they follow it up with the word incurable, it’s indescribable. Then your life is turned upside down and absolutely shaken...reactions3comments
...And The Song Comes Back (Initial Reactions To A Rise In PSA)Since receiving my 44th and final proton therapy session for prostate cancer in 2020, I have had mostly nothing but positive news to report. I’ve never experienced any substantial side...reactions21comments
The Reality That Is Prostate CancerIf you are visiting this site, it is a safe guess that you or someone close has a concern about prostate cancer. Having dealt with an aggressive Gleason 9 cancer...reactions9comments
Blood in Urine and Other Issues After Prostate SurgeryI remember having to contact my father’s urologist to confirm his appointment for the next day's check-up. It had been 7 weeks since he had prostate surgery. He was at...reactions7comments
Managing Anxiety During My Father's Cancer: How a Sweet Tooth Diet and Other Things Helped MeHave you ever found yourself sitting in the waiting room at the doctor’s office waiting on lab results? Let me be the first to say “yes!” The sweet and sour...reactions1comment
Understanding and Speaking Up About Prostate CancerWhen it comes to communicating and sharing personal information to gain the support of friends or family, I think women beat men by a mile. I think men typically find...reactions8comments
Join the Conversation: What Motivates You?Prostate cancer can lead to a lot of anxiety and concerns about the future. That can make it hard to stay motivated. So we're asking community members: What keeps you...reactions3comments
Was I a Caregiver or Something Else?When my husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer many years ago, the nurse asked me if I was going to be his caregiver. My response: “be his what?” I had...reactions1comment
We Can Do Better, We Must Do BetterI had the privilege of being asked to speak, representing patients, as part of a symposium at the European Association of Urology Conference 2024 in Paris. I shared that I...reactions9comments
Overcoming Anxiety and Stress During The First Year Of DiagnosisMy father was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago. I had a lot of questions to ask the urologist. He was kind enough to tell me what my father could...reactions6comments
