Being Positive Amid Prostate Cancer and Life ChangesAt almost every step of the way when you are dealing with prostate cancer new challenges can emerge when you least expect...reactions3comments
Feeling ProtectedA major element of my treatment plan for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage IV is trying to achieve a...reactions2comments
Trying to Dodge (But Also Deal With) Health Issues and AgingThirty years ago (can it really be that long?) I was working at ABC News and was a frequent visitor to Sarajevo...reactions10comments
Recognizing Depression and Getting TreatmentDepression is a common condition in people with prostate cancer. Even those who have been successfully treated for their cancer can develop depression...reactions1comment
Medical PTSD in People With CancerThe physical symptoms of cancer are not the only things that can take a toll on people living with the condition. Medical...reactions6comments
My Experience With Chemotherapy and ADT for Prostate CancerIt has been 15 years since I was diagnosed with stage T3c prostate cancer. Gleason score of seven and PSA near 90...reactions5comments
Your Best Days May be Yet to ComeIt’s been more than five years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At the time I was living in the UK...reactions11comments
The Things I've LearnedReading an article written by a trainee cancer doctor from the U.S. about how important it is for healthcare professionals to learn...reactions5comments
How Will You Spend Your Remaining Time?The mortality rate for humans is, alas, 100%, but it is nevertheless a shock when you personally come face to face with...reactions5comments
Morning Erections and Mental HealthRemember waking up with an erection? Perhaps some of you still do. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I am intrigued by...reactions4comments
A Brief History of Prostate Cancer TreatmentThe first case of prostate cancer was discovered in 1853 by J. Adams, a surgeon in London. In his report, the surgeon...reactionscomments
Us Too and A Forum For Her: Supporting Caregivers and PartnersProstateCancer.net sat down with Us TOO to talk about the organization’s support groups designed for caregivers and partners. Kathie and Polly are...reactions3comments
Lymphoceles: Side Effect of Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Radical ProstatectomyI recently wrote an article about the immediate unexpected side effects of a robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP), titled, "Radical Robotic Laparoscopic...reactions7comments
Brain Fog as a Treatment Side EffectAny treatment or extreme medicine can bring side effects. Unfortunately, the side effects of treating prostate cancer can be overwhelming and sometimes...reactions7comments
Community Views: How Life Has Changed Since DiagnosisCancer changes your life. Before a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is hard to imagine the impact it will have. Changes can be...reactions2comments
Surgical Side Effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary EmbolismIn two recent articles I’ve written about some of the unexpected side effects that can accompany prostate cancer surgery. They were based...reactions2comments
Is it Okay to be Angry?I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the emotions and ups and downs that come along with the diagnosis of cancer, feelings...reactions5comments
Acclimation and Acceptance After My Dad's PassingNormal to me was just a basic and usual standard. It was very typical. I learned that my normal was going to...reactions9comments
Prostate Cancer and Sexual HealthcareIn this article, I want to talk to you about what type of sexual healthcare doctors may prescribe for men with prostate...reactions5comments
Survivor's GuiltMost of us have experienced guilt at one time or another. Sometimes guilt is justified: when we do something wrong, when we...reactions3comments