Community Spotlight: Tony BTony, a personal trainer and retired competitive bodybuilder, shares how fitness helped him cope with prostate cancer. He also shares how other sources of support, such as his husband and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pushing to the LimitI’ve learned so much over the last few weeks about how far you can push the limits of physical and mental endurance. Without a doubt, being told that you have...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What Are … 5-ARIs?Interesting question ... and chances are pretty good that most folks are not familiar with the term 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors (5-ARIs). That said, you might be more familiar with names like...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Go to Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy Before Treatment of Prostate Cancer?Perhaps some of you are wondering what going to see a pelvic floor physical therapist would achieve prior to your prostatectomy or radiation to address prostate cancer. You may have...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Can’t’s of CancerProstate cancer has challenged me with many new can't's in my life. Most are unfortunate, but some ultimately turned out well. I can't look in the mirror without getting depressed. Where is...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Celebrating 40 Years of Marriage: Part II’m writing this article on July 12, 2021, six days before my wife and I celebrate our 40th anniversary on July 18th. We’ll be staying at a nice hotel in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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 advanced stage prostate cancer. This is the 2nd...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Take the Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis SurveyThe Beyond the Cancer Diagnosis Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Receiving a cancer diagnosis can change life as you know it. While some treatments and side...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pickleball, Its Benefits to a Prostate Cancer SurvivorCongressman Joel Pritchard, Barney McCallum, and Bill Bell invented the game of pickleball one summer afternoon in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, WA. It’s a racket sport on a smaller court...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer and The Power of LoveI remember anxiously awaiting in the doctor's office for his arrival to review the results of my prostate biopsy. My wife was by my side, with her hand on my...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
How Can I Shift This Weight When I’m Hungry All the Time?I’m one of those irritating people who has never had much trouble with their weight. I’ve been tall and skinny all my life. Even when middle age hit and I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
An Interview With Professor Nicholas James: Part 1Professor Nicholas James is Chief Investigator on the STAMPEDE trial. The multi-arm, multi-stage trial focuses on people with locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer starting first-line hormone therapy. It seeks...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Preventing Prostate CancerUsually after a presentation, a few men will come up and ask if there is a way to prevent prostate cancer. My answer is always, “YES and NO.” I then continue...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: The Worst Side Effects of Prostate CancerLiving with prostate cancer is never easy. Even when the cancer is in remission, every day can bring new challenges thanks to the side effects of fighting this disease. To...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
The Power Of SportI was recently watching a TV program about the 2012 London Olympics that was reflecting on the targets of developing athletes specifically for 2012. It was highlighting the achievements of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Father's Journey – Surgery To Remove ProstateI wanted to know more about my father's journey with this disease. I’m 63 and he’s 88, but there are still things he just doesn’t want to share with his...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pelvic Floor Exercises and Prostate CancerBecca, a pelvic floor physical therapist, talks about the importance of the pelvic floor muscles – including their role in urinary control – and what people with prostate cancer can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Spotlight: BobBob shares the challenges he has faced going through prostate cancer after losing his wife and son. He talks about how their losses influenced his emotional health and decision-making, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2021For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving away items for you to "Keep Moving!" We are offering a chance for you to win 2 items: We want to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Questions and More QuestionsQuestions often come up in our prostate cancer (PCa) support groups, and I thought it might be helpful to review some of the ways we answer a few of these...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments