Telling a Survivor's StoryI joined a prostate support group about 3 years ago. My father had prostate cancer, so I wanted to learn more about...reactions3comments
Keep It SimpleWhen I was a high school English teacher, and later a high school administrator and principal, I frequently found myself in meetings...reactions3comments
Possible Prostate Cancer VaccineVaccines utilize the power of the immune system to help fight off diseases. The best way to think about your immune system...reactions2comments
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...reactions9comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Just SayingSince my diagnosis with advanced stage, incurable, prostate cancer in May 2017, I’ve had the benefit of great support from family, friends...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions10comments
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...reactions12comments
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...reactions7comments
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...reactionscomments
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
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
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...reactions2comments
Mental Check MovemberMovember is back! This year, we are taking time to highlight the importance of mental health and getting support when dealing with...reactionscomments
