Steven Whisler: Celebrating a Life Well LivedIn our journey with prostate cancer, each of us must decide how we will deal with the emotional aspect of this disease and how we plan to face the inevitable. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Some Myths And Myth Busters About Prostate CancerI have spoken to many people and done plenty of research on prostate cancer. My father was diagnosed over a decade ago with this disease, and this is when my journey...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing With the Emotions of a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisBill West talks about the emotional toll of his prostate cancer diagnosis, including the isolation he felt, the ways he learned to process it, and how he navigated the diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments24 comments
Lucky ManYes, it seems counterintuitive to think of yourself, a man with incurable advanced stage prostate cancer, as being lucky. But I can’t help but think that I’m luckier than lots...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Mysterious Mr. ProstateI find it strange and a bit troubling that so many men choose to be blissfully unaware when it involves any discussion about their prostate. And what about the many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
National Volunteer Week 2021June 1st to 7th was National Volunteer Week here in the UK, and I thought it'd a good moment to talk about the vital role that volunteers have, particularly in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is it Covid or The Man Thing?What is holding so many men back: fear of getting COVID, or is it just another man excuse for avoiding a check-up with your general practitioner? If and when you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer: A Love Story (Part 2)In Part 1, Guy recalled getting diagnosed with prostate cancer and the process of making treatment decisions. Read Part 2 below. With ADT as part of my treatment, I planned...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sharing Your Knowledge – You Never Know Who You Can HelpI was talking to my coworker one day about being part of ProstateCancer.net. She shared with me that her husband, whom she had been married to for over a decade...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
On the HorizonFor the past several years, I've had the privilege of being part of an amazing program that funds research into new ways to treat advanced metastatic prostate cancer. In February of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer: A Love Story (Part 1)There is a common pattern with prostate cancer: shock and confused emotions as the doctor gives us the news that we or a loved one has prostate cancer. Then we...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Michael Jackson's: "Man In the Mirror"Michael Jackson was dubbed the “King of Pop” and is considered among the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. "Man in the Mirror" reached #1 on the billboard...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
ADT Side Effects I Have Experienced: Part 3In Part One and Part Two of this series, I covered my attempts to deal with the hot flashes, cardiac AFib, and sleep problems that I developed since being treated...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Warning ...Wizard Behind CurtainWhen a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of OZ. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Mental HealthBeing told that you have cancer is devastating. Being told that the cancer can’t be cured and you may only have 2 years to live is indescribable. In my case...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Proton Therapy Experience – Part 2In Part 1, Bobby shared the steps he went through to get started with proton therapy. Read Part 2 below. It was Monday, October 19th, 2020. The presidential campaign was...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What to Look for in a UrologistAfter receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis, it can be hard to know what comes next. Choosing a doctor is one of the most important steps in the journey, but it...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
When, How Soon, and How Much?NOPE ... we are not talking about your sex life after prostate cancer treatment. This is about C2H5OH … commonly known as grain alcohol. Considering over 50% of men consume alcohol...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
ADT Side Effects I Have Experienced: Part 2In Part One of this series, I covered my attempts to deal with the hot flashes and cardiac AFib that developed since being treated by androgen deprivation therapy (ADT). Here in...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Wheels On The BusHaving battled prostate cancer several times plus a dose of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma combined with the needed treatments (surgery, androgen deprivation therapy, 40 radiation treatments and four months of chemo), you might...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments