Living

Many people out there wonder if animals truly help those with cancer. Many people feel that their pets are a part of their family, and I think one’s pets can...

As of this writing, it’s now thirty-eight months since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, twenty-eight months since I completed thirty-nine radiotherapy fractions, and six months since my three-year course...

Discovering someone you know has cancer can be shocking, emotional, and devastating. While you may feel bad for them, let me assure you as someone who has been diagnosed with cancer...

I saw this question posed by one of the cancer communities on Twitter, and it sparked my brain into giving it some serious thought. I think “perk” might be the...

This relates to my recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer after successfully defeating prostate cancer for the past eight years. I felt compelled to put this story in a different format...

In two recent articles I’ve written about some of the unexpected side effects that can accompany prostate cancer surgery. They were based on my own experience and the recent experience...

A prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Women may not have prostates nor able to have a...

One very unique skill that my advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage 4 has developed is that of being able to read the approaching changes in the weather...

A meta-analysis of studies looking at coffee consumption and prostate cancer risk has found higher consumption linked to lower overall risk and even greater reductions for advanced prostate cancer and...

A couple years ago, I was asked to be a keynote speaker at a national conference of oncology nurses. Prior to arrival I learned there were to be close to...

The greatest struggle of my various treatments for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastsis Stage 4 has been by far, taxotere (docetaxel). Taxotere is the chemo my primary oncologist...

Remember when you were in your 20s or 30s and did not think it was a problem to have your fair share of burgers and fries, versus choosing healthier alternatives?...

Nothing can tear apart or completely destroy the family unit like a cancer diagnosis. Many families are already struggling to make ends meet during these terrible times in our country...

Diane speaks with a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at a young age: 40. He shares how he fought severe depression, turned to loved ones for support, and...

I have been battling prostate cancer since 2013. My initial run in with “Mr. Prostate” started out with a routine physical and a rising PSA. It did not take long...

The PSA, prostate specific antigen, blood test is much maligned. But, as has become clear, if it isn’t used as a screening test, the incidence of men being diagnosed with...

I grew up in a time before the internet, cell phones, and personal computers. My friends and I would spend most of the day outdoors from early morning to late...

Since starting my journey with prostate cancer, I have listened to a lot of advice from a lot of people. To better understand what I am going through, though, I...

“Hey man! If you’ve had your prostate removed, how can it be still called prostate cancer?” This was an actual question I noted someone asking one of my cancer brothers...

If you are like most folks, you have never heard of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The good news is you are not alone. Whenever I ask...