Living

Music helps us deal with difficult times and process emotions we otherwise would not have words for. We asked you which songs best describe life with prostate cancer. From uplifting...

A friend of mine recently had a radical robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy as his treatment choice for prostate cancer. He researched surgeons throughout the United States and traveled quite a distance...

Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...

I have just celebrated a milestone in my battle versus advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage 4. November 22, 2020, marked 3 1/2 years since my May 22...

When the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy results were positive, my mind completely shut down. I could no longer comprehend anything the doctor said after hearing the word “cancer.” His...

“Why do I say have cancer or I that am a cancer survivor after being told I am cancer free”? I hear that question often from patients, family members and...

It really brought it home to me that there really is a significant monetary cost of being diagnosed with cancer - at a time when you can least afford it...

Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...

I have had prostate cancer not once but twice … that sucks. I have been practicing social distancing for months … that sucks. I can still remember the “old days”...

When in a relationship, a cancer diagnosis can shake the very pillars of what you thought was perfect. The main support for cancer patients comes from their spouses or partners...

Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...

We all know that cancer research is vital to the future of those to be diagnosed with cancer in the years ahead. At the same time, we hope that research...

Many a person in my shoes, suffering from advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage 4, are very concerned with the continuing status of their life insurance policies. Not...

For one who is normally overly concerned about maintaining a budget and living within their means, a cancer diagnosis can seem to blow their world apart. Any earthly concerns of...

Prostate cancer is generally not screened for in most parts of the world, or is being screened for less. This is leading to fewer cases being diagnosed but an increase...

I've just read Gogs Gagnon's article on this subject and thought I'd add to the conversation. This is such an important area. We don't screen for prostate cancer in the...

Three years ago I had my first hormone jab. Now I’m going cold turkey. My last shot was three months ago, and the course of treatment is complete. All good...

The first case of prostate cancer was discovered in 1853 by J. Adams, a surgeon in London. In his report, the surgeon noted that it was “a very rare disease.”...

Before my cancer diagnosis, I understood that men had prostates, but that was about the extent of my knowledge. The subject never came up in conversations, and I had no...

Okay, I admit it, I haven’t been a lover of the festive season for a long time. Yes, I know, absolute sacrilege. To my mind it had become too commercialized...