The Value of FriendsHearing about Chadwick Boseman’s very sad cancer death and hearing that he kept his diagnosis very private got me thinking about the pros and cons of being open about your...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Squeaky Bum Time: Monitoring My PSA LevelsHere in the UK a famous soccer manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, labeled the end of the soccer season “squeaky bum time:” that point in the season where everything was very...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Caregiver Spotlight: BeverlyBeverly Baldwin's father passed away from prostate cancer in 2012. She is the author of the book, "Memories of a Daughter’s Last Cry," which recounts her emotions during her father's...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
More Than Physical: The Emotional Toll Of Prostate CancerA prostate cancer diagnosis is life-changing. The diagnosis has a physical, emotional, and financial impact on those living with it. We conducted our Prostate Cancer In America survey to gain...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I Have Learned Since My Prostate Cancer DiagnosisWe Brits are very fond of talking about the weather. It changes frequently and our summers are as likely to be cold and wet as they are to be warm...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From Diagnosis to Now: What A Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan Looks LikeFor some, receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis may come as a shock. Others might feel overwhelmed or scared. No matter whether the diagnosis is a surprise or expected, there is...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The PSA Blood Test ControversyIn my early 50s, my doctor recommended including the PSA blood test as part of my annual checkup. At the time, I wasn’t familiar with the term PSA. However, I...Reactions0reactionsComments41 comments
A Man and His MasculinityI have been around men my whole life. Of course, I have a father, husband, two grown sons and 10 uncles. I have kept my ears to the ground on...Reactions0reactionsComments45 comments
The Love of AnotherOn 30th August 1980 I married my first and only love, my amazing wife Tracey. Our Ruby wedding anniversary will be a very strange and muted affair as we live...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
The Best Laid Plans: Plan BIn a previous article, I wrote about the need to have a Plan B if Plan A doesn’t work out. Since I wrote that article, two Plan A’s were scrubbed...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Spotlight: JimAfter a shocking diagnosis at the young age of 52, Jim Rathburn has spent the years post-treatment networking with cancer centers, talking to others, and finding creative ways to get...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Painting My Town BlueI live in a southern suburb of Manchester, UK, called Altrincham. In fact, I’m the current Provost (think Mayor) of Altrincham and I’ve been involved in the Altrincham Business community...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Views: How Does Being a Caregiver Impact Your Life?Most of us know what a caregiver does, but not everyone fully understands what it is like to be a caregiver until they are in that role. To start a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Radiation Or Surgery As First Treatment?Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be life-changing, and needing to immediately pivot to making treatment decisions can be overwhelming. Like all medical therapies, different treatment options carry different risks...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Zoom Call with the Grim ReaperWell of course it wasn’t with the grim reaper, death is always reluctant to take calls, but it was with a friend who before too long is booked in for...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Real Cost of Prostate CancerProstate cancer has far-reaching effects on those living with the condition, as well as their families. Beyond the physical, mental, and emotional effects of the diagnosis, cancer-related expenses may take...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Power Of ExerciseAt the start of May 2017, I was a sub-elite athlete training to take on one of the world’s toughest ultra-marathons and qualified with a Good for Age Time for...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
My Neighbor's Experience With Proton TherapyI was walking in my neighborhood the other day and just stop to talk to my neighbor. He shared with me that he had prostate cancer. This was the perfect time...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Testosterone Is Vastly Underrated!Everyone needs testosterone to drive performance whether that be athletic or sexual. Caster Semenya the South African athlete was told that she needed to take medication to reduce her testosterone...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
From Caregiver to Caregiver: How To Support A Loved One With Prostate CancerSometimes we do not know how to help someone who is facing prostate cancer. It can be hard to know what support looks like during this tough time. To learn...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments