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
Climbing the Cancer MountainWe'll get to the cancer mountain in a moment but first let's examine ignorance. Ignorance among men about prostate cancer is widespread...reactions3comments
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?Getting approved to receive disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) begins with a great deal of paperwork. A variety...reactions2comments
An Interview With Professor Nicholas James: Part 2Professor Nicholas James is Chief Investigator on the STAMPEDE trial that I think has changed the path of prostate cancer treatments, especially...reactionscomments
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
RARP Part 2: Beginning My Journey for ReliefA robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) in March of 2018 forever changed my life and became my worst nightmare. Even Gleason 4+5=9 cancer...reactions4comments
Incorporating Greens Into My Father's DietWhen my father got prostate cancer at age 72, I was determined to help him in any way I could to make...reactions6comments
Mental Health Impact of a Terminal Prostate Cancer DiagnosisWhen I was given my stage 4 diagnosis in May 2017, aged 60, our world fell apart. Throughout the early months of...reactions2comments
My Salvation: How I Cope with Stage 4 Prostate CancerIn general, I’ve had a good and happy life, worked hard, and been well-rewarded. It’s not always been a bed of roses...reactions2comments
How My Father Dealt With Prostate CancerMy father had a cold every now and then but was relativity getting along well with his life. He could have never...reactions5comments
From Doctor to Patient: A Lifelong JourneyMy journey started as a child with my grandfather's death from prostate cancer. He was at the VA hospital and for some...reactions3comments
Yes, Active Surveillance Is a TreatmentOver the past several years (10 to be exact) I have coached countless men who are either concerned about a recent prostate cancer...reactions2comments
Addressing the Anger Behind a DiagnosisIn July 2023, time will amount to 11 years since my dad has transitioned to heaven after losing his battle to prostate...reactions8comments
Being a Caregiver for Someone with Prostate Cancer While Managing My Own Chronic IllnessCaring for a loved one with prostate cancer can be a challenging experience. It becomes even more complicated when you are also...reactions4comments
Advanced Cancer Spotlight: SamIn this Spotlight series, we talk with community members about their diagnosis and treatment journeys. We also discuss what awareness means and...reactions4comments
Survivors' Guide to RadiationNext to surgery, radiation is the most common treatment we hear about in the community, both in terms of success and side...reactionscomments
Challenges of a Caregiver: Taking Care of Loved Ones' Mental Health and NutritionMany articles have been written about being a caregiver. I’ll limit this article to addressing mental health and nutrition. My experiences are...reactions2comments
Faith and Prostate CancerIt’s still so vivid in my memory: 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 5th, 2017. I was driving to a dental appointment and...reactions6comments
Men Tend to Avoid the Doctor – and Why it Can be DeadlyGrowing up, I learned that to stay safe on the playground at school, you needed to be tough. Or at least pretend...reactions16comments
Activities to Avert Thoughts of PainThroughout my treatment for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage IV, I have had to deal with a substantial pain...reactions3comments
