My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and His Near-Fatal FallOne day, in the middle of the night, my dad woke up with an urgent need to use the washroom. The only...reactions20comments
Beyond Prostate CancerOver the past few months, folks unexpectedly have been offering many unsolicited comments all indicating that I now appear more relaxed, happy, and...reactions8comments
Bone HealthThere are so many side effects that you are blissfully unaware of when you are diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. When...reactions8comments
AnniversariesAnniversaries may record and celebrate happy occasions: wedding anniversaries, celebrations for tenure at a job, milestone birthdays. There are also milestones, or...reactions3comments
Join the Conversation: How to Deal With "Scanxiety" and Waiting for Test Results With Prostate CancerHaving to undergo tests or screenings for prostate cancer can be nerve-wracking. You may be nervous about an upcoming prostate-specific antigen (PSA)...reactions3comments
Control, Alt, Delete the Dynamics of the FamilyAs for my writing this article, I’m sitting on the balcony overlooking the beach on spring break. The laughter of my seven-month-old...reactions5comments
From Acceptance to ActionI have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for several years, and I feel like each meeting brings me closer to...reactions4comments
Suggestions for Resuming Sex After Prostate CancerI have always adored the answer to the question, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" And the answer is PRACTICE.Not only...reactions32comments
Friendships During CancerAs we drive to Chicago to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we remember our lives together during the past 50 years. After...reactions2comments
Mental and Emotional WellnessThere is a need to understand mental and emotional wellness in the course of prostate cancer therapy and treatment. Societal and pandemic-related...reactions3comments
Join the Conversation: How Long It Takes to Get a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisProstate cancer can be difficult to diagnose. It often shows no symptoms in the early stages. And even when potential symptoms appear...reactions7comments
Managing Side Effects Of Prostate CancerI am my father's caregiver, so I would like to share some more of his journey. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer...reactions4comments
My Prostate Biopsy StoryA biopsy is a check to test whether you have prostate cancer or not. Perhaps you’ve been told you may need this...reactions20comments
Deciding on a Treatment, Without All the AnswersWhen you face a fork in the road you suddenly face options. You can stop and remain frozen in place. That is okay...reactions3comments
HopeIt’s early in the year as I sit and write this, and I’ve already been approached for help and advice from the...reactions5comments
Recovering From Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)The medical oncologist used the word “cured” in notes from an appointment I had with her. “Cured” in terms of prostate cancer...reactions7comments
The Stories We Don’t ShareI talk about my father’s prostate cancer journey a lot, but what I haven’t shared is how many times we almost failed...reactions6comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical...reactions4comments
Join the Conversation: 3 Forums on PSA TestingThe prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of prostate antigen in a person's blood. When a man's PSA level is higher...reactions12comments
Hailing Mental Health WarriorsEducating people about prostate cancer and supporting those affected can help us cope. People who have lived with the disease at any...reactionscomments
