Why I FightIn 2015, the New Horizons space probe flew past Pluto. This was the result of much money, much planning, and a group of incredible scientists doing ridiculous things with mathematics... By Dan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Supporting Men and Their FamiliesI remember well the utter devastation of being told firstly that I had cancer and then the indescribable feeling of being told that there was no cure. You immediately go... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2020: Make A Difference Package (CLOSED)This year for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are doing things a little bit differently! We’re offering a chance to win our Make A Difference Package - make a difference... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Good GriefLucy is crouched down on one knee. Her index finger supports a football standing on end. Charlie Brown approaches the football and just as he swings his leg to kick... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The New "Digital" ExamWhen the radiation oncologist’s office called to schedule my follow-up visit after external beam radiation, I was taken back when asked, “Can we do this remotely via mobile phone or... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer is Top of the (Medical) ChartsJust this spring, we got the unwelcome news that prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer here among men in the UK. Men, we are top of the... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments17 comments
How to Stay Centered When Newly Diagnosed with Prostate CancerSo often, after learning of a prostate cancer diagnosis, the focus is only on doctors. Yes, doctors play a crucial role in surviving prostate cancer, but they are not the... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments9 comments
Is Dark Chocolate Good for Prostate Health?We had a Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) speak at one of our monthly prostate cancer education and support group meetings. Chances are you not familiar with what a PNS designation... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Reasons to be CheerfulA heartfelt plea was posted on our Facebook page: Are there any cancer success stories or is it all doom and gloom? It’s a tough question but I’m going to... By Jim Preen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
A Good News Cancer Diagnosis?As many of you know I have been a prostate cancer survivor for almost eight years. And in many ways, I've learned over that period to not panic and to... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
When Life Gives You Lemons...Make LemonadeI was talking to one of my friends who have psoriatic arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that I have had for over 30 years. Psoriatic arthritis is a type... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Personal Battle Plan For StressCoping with prostate cancer at any stage is not easy. Some men may experience a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of prostate cancer-related treatments and testing... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Navigating Medical Decisions When Newly Diagnosed With Prostate CancerWith the initial shock that comes from learning you have prostate cancer, it can be hard to know what to do next. Starting this journey can seem overwhelming, but it... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You Have Been Diagnosed – Now What?As survivors, we often spend time talking about how we might deal with the reality of...or the potential for...developing advancing prostate cancer after initial treatment. That got me thinking that... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Not to Say to Someone With Prostate CancerUnless someone has experienced cancer themselves, they often do not know what to say. So often, friends and family, upon learning someone has cancer, say things that are unhelpful at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments67 comments
The Final CountdownIt’s close on three years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and in a month my treatment for the ejection of my unwelcome guest should come to a close... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Downside of IsolationI have been reading Together -- The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek Murthy and it got me thinking about the many men I... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Poetry and Prostate CancerI first started writing poetry in a college creative writing class in 1968. I was nineteen, a sophomore and running the half mile and mile for the track team. I... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Wait And See Or Treat Now?I am often asked by newly diagnosed men and their partners if there is a difference between active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting (WW). The answer is YES there are real... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Explaining Prostate Cancer To Younger KidsLike any other chronic disease, a prostate cancer diagnosis will significantly affect your life. It will affect your friends, your colleagues, and most importantly your family. This will be a... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments