The Other Caregiver HeroesI’ve shared my thoughts on several occasions about being a caregiver. My husband still battles prostate and bladder cancer, and my oldest...reactions3comments
Bargaining as a CaregiverA caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of...reactions2comments
Finding Solace in New ZealandCancer does not respect international borders, so it was gratifying to discover that the Reel Recovery fly fishing retreats for men with...reactions1comment
Be Positive at All TimesI must admit, I was a little more optimistic than I should have been when I was first diagnosed with advanced prostate...reactions9comments
Decision Time!The “bomb” had been dropped, and if you’re like I was then, you are in disbelief. Cancer wasn’t going to strike me...reactions1comment
Another Year in the Life of a Patient with a VoiceI'd like to look back and reflect on another year of living with stage 4 prostate cancer. It would be fair to...reactions7comments
What’s Going to Happen?It's not easy to talk about the uncomfortable things that make you feel very vulnerable, but I offer that it is both necessary...reactions5comments
Words are PowerfulIt’s hard to know what to say to someone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve heard so many comments that...reactions4comments
My Observation as a BystanderI am a woman who belongs to a couple of men’s prostate cancer support groups. Most of the time I just sit...reactionscomments
Big MouthI need to learn to keep my mouth shut! In December 2021 I was asked to do an interview for regional TV...reactions6comments
The Changing Faces of a CaregiverEveryone’s life is made of a multitude of emotions, reactions, feelings, and circumstances, but confronting a cancer battle as a caregiver brings...reactions3comments
With Love to Brett, My Unfortunate SonCreedence Clearwater Revival recorded the hit “Fortunate Son” in the late 1960s. It is a Vietnam protest song, lamenting how some “fortunate” men...reactions6comments
Short Cuts...A Health HazardA lot of men struggle when it comes to issues below the beltline, and the main struggle often centers on what choices...reactions2comments
Wellbeing With Prostate Cancer, and Seeing a CounselorBeing diagnosed with any cancer is really a tough pill to swallow. If it's your loved one, seeing them suffer makes it...reactions9comments
Getting to Know Jack, and His Experience with Supplemental TestosteroneI moved from New Jersey to Florida and was looking for a job in the field of pelvic floor physical therapy. It...reactions3comments
Same Cancer, Different JourneyGay and bisexual men with prostate cancer may have unique needs that present challenges to doctors and health systems in the era...reactions2comments
Caring for the CaregiverI’ve been a caregiver for many years, starting with my husband 14 years ago when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Then several...reactions5comments
Starting ADT: the Next Chapter in My Long History with Prostate CancerWhen I last updated my story, my PSA (prostate specific antigen) was starting to rise. My PSA used to take 12-18 months...reactionscomments
Roulette of PainAs I tell my wife very often, the only thing I seem to know is that I am going to bed with...reactions2comments
Dieting After a DiagnosisMany people make new year's resolutions. Over the Christmas holiday I had the opportunity to fellowship with my family. We were able...reactions1comment
