A (Long) Day in the Life of a Prostate Cancer PatientIn the year after I was diagnosed in May 2017, I had to visit my cancer hospital pretty much every three or four weeks as my liver function was quite... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Prostate Cancer Survivors Battling Sexual Dysfunction in the COVID-19 EraI work as a pelvic floor physical therapist. I got into this line of work because I had inexplicable pelvic pain of my own. It took several years of self-discovery... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Do I Know You? Getting Mental Health Support“I didn't feel I could ask Julie to be involved... I felt lonely, then I became scared, and then angry...” It's hard to say whether medical treatment or emotional and... By Guy Meredith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Getting the Lead OutA study I came across in the 2021 online JAMA Oncology issue noted that high-intensity exercise just might be associated with improvements in prostate cancer progression, especially for those men... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer Community Spotlight: Dan FrankeIn March 2008, I decided to take advantage of my company’s free clinic to get a routine check-up. Because I was 55 years old, they asked if I’d ever had... By Dan Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Take My Cancer - Please!I am a Certified Humor Professional, following three years of study with the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). The motto of AATH is “Humor Helps.” Not Humor Cures... By Jim-Bob Williams4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Rule of ThumbAt least he’s not suffering anymore. At least you had the chance to say goodbye. At least you know your dad was proud of you. At least it gets easier... By Beverly Baldwin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Just SayingSince my diagnosis with advanced stage, incurable, prostate cancer in May 2017, I’ve had the benefit of great support from family, friends and cancer support charities, such as the amazing... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Remembering Doug SparlingWe are incredibly saddened to share that ProstateCancer.net team member Doug Sparling passed away on September 19, 2021. Doug was a husband, a father, and a tireless advocate for prostate... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Dogs' Reaction to My Cancer DiagnosisAfter the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy was positive for cancer, my first thought was, "I'm going to die." My heart started to pound, and I immediately thought about my... By Gogs4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Time was of the essenceMy PSA began rising when I was 62. It rose 1 point a year until I was 66 then stabilized at 4 for 2 years. My urologist felt it was... By has19471 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Why Don’t You Man Up?"Why don't you man up?" I have said these words to my sons many times. They are now 43 and 45. This made me think: how many women say this to their... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Middleman ChallengesToday middle-aged guys find themselves caught in what many call the “the buffer zone.” On one side you may have, as I experienced, a traditional silent, strong type of father. On... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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 friend’s funeral. I commiserated and he said: “Jim... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
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 single case of prostate cancer in the family... By Gogs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments29 comments
2% vs 75%Who would you suspect might be more optimistic: someone with a 75% chance for a total remission from cancer, or someone with a 2% chance? The answer may surprise you... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Mental Check MovemberMovember is back! This year, we are taking time to highlight the importance of mental health and getting support when dealing with prostate cancer. As part of Mental Check Movember... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
I Feel Like I’m Having A NightmareDiane talks to a man who never expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer about how he overcome the shock of it and decided to undergo treatment. I had no... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Good DoctorMy Oncologist and my Oncology nurse are some of the best people I know. They always call as soon as they get my results from my PSA, other blood work... By fredschneeman1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The "Best" Cancer to Have?? Get Tested!It is often dismissively said that Prostate Cancer is "the best one to have." Really?? Is there any GOOD cancer?? True, prostate cancer is usually slow-growing (but not always) and... By BOOMERBOB462 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments