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...reactions14comments
GenealogyOne is always searching for an edge when it comes to battling cancer. I discovered early in my cancer treatment that hobbies...reactionscomments
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. ...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions13comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions8comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions14comments
Grief and Physical PainI used to work in a nursing home. It was filled with older residents, many of whom had served in World War...reactions5comments
