Living

The hardest part of my terminal diagnosis in May 2017 has, to date, been coping with the side effects of my treatment, which has been hormone therapy coupled with Abiraterone...

I came across an article on a newer type of molecular test that can evaluate the likelihood of a patient having clinically significant prostate cancer – in advance of a...

Back in 2013 when first diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, I panicked and immediately looked at what options were “out there” that would cure any possible cancer. In the...

When I was diagnosed with incurable advanced stage prostate cancer in May 2017 and given a worst-case prognosis of two years, life went on hold. Our families’ senses and emotions...

Prior to my current diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis, Stage IV, I was a completely different person emotionally. Very rarely did anything bring me down emotionally...

On the days I’m not working at my job, I’ve been volunteering at various vaccination stations close to where I live. I generally opt for being front-of-house, welcoming people in...

The term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This is a story of a prostate cancer patient...

Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they learned from their diagnoses and how they've supported...

Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they learned from their diagnoses and how they've supported...

Frederick talks about dealing with the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy in Part 3 of his series. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Last week I was in for...

First there was surgery for the aggressive prostate cancer. Then came the recurrence. Then came hormone therapy plus 8 weeks of external beam radiation treatment (EBRT). Two years later, a diagnosis...

After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things that come to mind is how you can get the best treatment possible. People may look to choose an oncologist and the...

Prostate cancer recurrence is a topic that many people in the community talk about. Whether it is dealing with fear, detecting recurrence, or what to do when prostate cancer comes...

While prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, it also happens to be one of the more survivable cancers when caught...

In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the diagnosis of an elusive form of prostate cancer that nearly cost me my life. Here in Part 2, I will discuss...

Why on earth would you want to run that far when you’ve got a car? You wouldn’t believe how many times people have said that to me over the years!...

An old friend of mine, who I met many years ago when we both worked at ABC News, is now a senior spokesperson at the United Nations in New York...

Sexual health is a topic that can sometimes be overlooked or hard to talk about. For Men’s Health Month, we are dedicating time to highlight the changes that may result...

An elusive form of prostate cancer nearly cost me my life. Here is the first part of my story, covering the diagnosis. You can also read Part 2. The first...

As men, we often play many roles in our lifetime: father, son, provider, protector, warrior, husband, and the list go on and on. Ask any man what his most important...