Looking Inside a Prostate BiopsyI would be what they called “a daddy's girl.” I am in my mid-sixties, but very close with my father. He is...reactions6comments
Active Surveillance Takeaways on My ProstaversaryAbout a year ago, my urologist told me those three little words: "You've got cancer." 2020 just didn't have enough issues for...reactions5comments
My Dad Refuses Prostate Cancer TreatmentAt the time of my prostate cancer diagnosis, I had no family history. And none of my living relatives could recall a...reactions29comments
The Fear of Losing My Male Identity After Prostate Cancer SurgeryDid you hear that? OK, let’s try it again. Take a deep breath, stay quiet for a minute, and really listen. In...reactionscomments
My Father Learned He Had Prostate Cancer. What Would His Future be Like?I remember as if it was yesterday. Fear was the first thing that jumped into my mind when I heard the words...reactions4comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with prostate cancer often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be side...reactions2comments
A Prostate Cancer Personal StoryI joined a prostate support group a few months ago. I wanted to learn more about this disease since my father was diagnosed...reactions2comments
Mental Health: Mind, Body, SpiritThere are many life events, including a cancer diagnosis, that can erode the quality of one’s mental health. I think of my...reactions12comments
Trying to Get Men to Take Responsibility for Their HealthAfter 11 years of working with men who are facing prostate cancer, I am amazed at the number guys who routinely refuse...reactionscomments
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. One of every 5 adults...reactions1comment
The Patient, the Caregiver, and Responsibilities During Big EventsThe holidays bring a level of joy and excitement that we don't often experience the rest of the year. There’s the hustle...reactions3comments
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
Reasons to be CheerfulA heartfelt plea was posted on our Facebook page: Are there any cancer success stories or is it all doom and gloom?...reactions10comments
What It’s Like To Be Part of a Prostate Cancer Support GroupMy father was diagnosed with prostate cancer 15 years ago at the age of seventy-two. Today he is eighty-eight. I was lost...reactions4comments
A Personal Battle Plan For StressCoping with prostate cancer at any stage is not easy. Some men may experience a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as...reactions3comments
No Regrets After TreatmentBecause of my involvement in support groups, I am often speaking with men who have gone through some form of prostate cancer...reactions19comments
Pausing or Quitting Prostate Cancer TreatmentHow do you know when it might be right to pause your cancer treatment? And an even bigger question to follow: How...reactions17comments
Keeping Cancer in Its PlaceIt was several years ago now, but I remember an older work colleague telling me he had just been to a close...reactions4comments
Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer SurgeryBefore my prostate cancer diagnosis, I took my erections for granted. That is, I never gave them a second thought. They were...reactions22comments
Fear of Cancer Recurrence and My New LumpsEver since my prostate cancer diagnosis, I no longer take my health for granted. I never used to think about my health...reactions7comments
