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...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...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...reactions6comments
What's Up Doc? Hearing What I'm Saying but Not Really ListeningIn this video Dennis chats about finding himself facing an unexpected bladder test. He also discovers that even the best of physicians...reactions11comments
Opening Up and Talking to Others About Prostate CancerMen go through so much with this disease. I know that my father didn't want to trouble people with his thoughts and fears...reactions11comments
Prostate Cancer Changed My LifeThe question was raised not long ago -- how did prostate cancer change your life? Where do I begin? First there was...reactions12comments
The Power of CommunityNot long ago I flew to an island in the Caribbean. Like most people, I needed a getaway from the stressors of...reactions5comments
My Cousin's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis And TreatmentDiane interviews her cousin about his prostate cancer diagnosis, the financial toll of treatment, and his efforts to raise awareness about early...reactions6comments
Parkrun and 5K Your WayReaders in the UK will be very familiar with parkrun but US readers maybe less so. It is now a worldwide phenomenon...reactionscomments
Waverly Willis Raises Prostate Cancer Awareness in BarbershopsWaverly Willis is a cancer survivor and part of a project in Ohio to raise prostate cancer awareness in his and other...reactions1comment
Why a Support Group?I have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for over five years. It isn't always fun. There are times when I...reactions4comments
Painting My Town BlueI live in a southern suburb of Manchester, UK, called Altrincham. In fact, I’m the current Provost (think Mayor) of Altrincham and...reactions7comments
Talking About It: to Share or Not Share My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?When I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017, my treatment pathway was going to be hormone therapy and Docetaxel...reactions3comments
Overcoming Medical SalesmanshipI love my doctor. It’s not because of his bedside manner. He was often in a hurry and abrupt. It’s not because...reactions2comments
5 Things I Have Learned About People with Prostate CancerI am a pelvic health physical therapist, and I’ve worked with multitudes of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I...reactions6comments
No Financial Toxicity of SocietyThe term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This...reactions3comments
Music Can Save Our Mortal SoulsMy wife and I have always loved music, and we have an incredibly eclectic music collection ranging from Abba to Opera. In...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Dating After Prostate SurgeryThe early morning hours before my scheduled prostatectomy were filled with a range of mixed feelings from abject fear to wondering if...reactions3comments
Recognizing Caregiver BurnoutThere are a lot of tips on how to avoid or manage caregiver burnout, but I think recognizing caregiver burnout is another...reactions4comments
My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and His Near-Fatal FallOne day, in the middle of the night, my dad woke up with an urgent need to use the washroom. The only...reactions20comments