Community Shares the Worst Side Effects of Prostate Cancer TreatmentLiving with prostate cancer is never easy. Even when the cancer is in remission, every day can bring new challenges thanks to...reactions79comments
Living With Prostate Cancer Isn’t What I Expected as a Younger ManNobody prepares you to live with prostate cancer. They may prepare you for decisions like surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, and everything that...reactionscomments
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...reactions14comments
Caregiver Challenges, Only a Few of the ManyWhile there are many challenges associated with being a caregiver, I think probably the very first challenge is getting over the shock...reactions3comments
But You Look So GoodI bet a great many of us suffering from prostate cancer have heard, “But you look so good!” I know many people...reactions2comments
Confidence and Body ImageThere’s no doubt that a cancer diagnosis has a detrimental impact on every aspect of life, but in this article I wanted...reactions4comments
What Is a Living Will (Advance Directive)?Taking control of your future doesn’t have to feel daunting — in fact, it can be incredibly empowering. While people often associate...reactionscomments
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...reactions104comments
Surgeon with ego bigger than skill baseI was diagnosed with PC in November 2024, having been to the GP 4 times. Each time, including the last one, being...reactionscomments
My Experience With Testosterone Replacement Therapy After Prostate CancerAfter radiation and hormone therapy for prostate cancer, I dealt with a lot of side effects. I had serious fatigue and brain...reactionscomments
The Things They Don't Tell You About Prostate CancerSome time ago I went through prostate cancer treatment. On the way things happened that hadn’t been mentioned or discussed. So I...reactions25comments
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part IIIt’s on the Pickleball court that I have met fellow prostate cancer survivors. Some are reticent about discussing their diagnosis. I respect...reactions3comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions29comments
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
