The Hardest Part of Being DiagnosedAnyone who has ever been diagnosed with a chronic disease shares something in common. We all have to find methods of dealing with the mental aspect of our inner thoughts...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
GenealogyOne is always searching for an edge when it comes to battling cancer. I discovered early in my cancer treatment that hobbies can aid us in our daily combat. Idle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Three Sisters: Family, Friends, and FaithWe’ve been gardening for a few years, and each year we learn more about gardening and some of the history behind it. One of our raised garden beds contains what’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips to Caregivers of Newly-Diagnosed Loved OnesWe insist that the men in our lives maintain and stay abreast of their health by visiting the doctor yearly for checkups. The next visit they go to, they could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer is Not Just an Older Man’s DiseaseI always thought prostate cancer was an “old man’s” disease. After all, I didn’t know anyone who had it. And I understood that prostate cancer could affect male erections and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Box Breathing TechniqueLearning to control one’s breathing can be a critical step in a prostate cancer warrior’s war with pain. As I stated previously in articles, my cancer medical team equipped me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Would I Say to My Newly-Diagnosed Self?In 2018 when I was diagnosed with stage IIIC prostate cancer, it was a shock to my system. My life trajectory and plans were instantly derailed. After my urologist gave...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Critical Role of the PSA TestThere are a variety of opinions on the usefulness of the prostate specific antigen test (PSA) for helping diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate is always producing this protein, so why test...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Helping My Father Through Prostate Cancer (and Myths)We hear a lot of things around the world these days, especially on social media. Whatever we hear, it is not always necessary for it to be true all the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Broccoli and Prostate CancerI do all my father’s grocery shopping now, not because he’s sick, but because he’s almost 90. On one of my weekly shopping trips, I coincidently bumped into an old friend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Would You Say To Your Cancer?At some point during the journey with prostate cancer, many people find themselves talking to their cancer or wishing they could give their disease a piece of their mind. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. FactsThere are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting myths...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022 GiveawayThe 2022 Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Prostate cancer can change the lives of patients, families, and friends. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Caretaker vs RescuerI was in the family room on the first floor when I heard a loud bang and thump followed by a cry to help from my wife. After running up the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Our Special PersonI don’t think that anyone who hasn’t had cancer would truly understand the impact that a cancer diagnosis has on a person. And I’m absolutely convinced that they wouldn’t truly...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Life Not Working As Planned At some time in all our lives things do not work, and often that means we feel stuck and lose our way. A prostate cancer diagnosis is not something we...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
PSMA Scans and My Next Chapter With Prostate CancerIn a way, the discovery of a boney metastasis 25 years after my original prostate cancer surgery both was a disappointment and a cause for gratitude. Clearly, if we hadn’t...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Warrior Versus the WorrierA warrior can be defined as a person engaged in some struggle or conflict. But what’s the definition of a worrier? Broadly, it can be defined exactly the same. A worrier is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Pain Management After Prostate SurgeryJust after my father went through his surgery, the next step was to manage his incision and to make sure that he successfully recovered from it. Doctors gave us a...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Epiphany: I Ain’t Gonna Die From Prostate CancerI was diagnosed at age 55 in March of 2008. It's now 2022, and I’m sneaking up on 70, as of my writing this. Still here! Over the course of...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments