How Not To Die - A Book Review for a Short RunwayMy urologist got right to the point in May, 2018: “You have cancer”. Diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer, I did the dance with the Da Vinci Robot and had my...Reactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Disturbed Sleep Research OpportunityArizona State University is seeking sleep-disturbed cancer patients to participate in a research study. The purpose of the research is to determine the effects of an 8-week smartphone-based health intervention...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Proton Beam Therapy: A Survivor’s StoryProton beam therapy is a hot discussion topic in this community and when I received an interesting note from Vickie about her partner’s proton experience, I knew I wanted to dig...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Prostate Cancer Symptoms...Or Lack ThereofThe American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society estimate at least 293,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer (as of 2022). Of which roughly 39,000 men (34,500 American...Reactions0reactionsComments23 comments
A Superhuman Dad: Reflections Of A Son Left Behind"The strength of a warrior is not defined by the wars he wins, but the times he seeks for peace." -- Aniket S. Sharma My co-worker was still early in...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Reflections on Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis, Treatment, and SurvivorshipProstate cancer can have devastating effects on the psyche of men, regardless of ethnic origin, socioeconomic status, or political affiliation. It is something that unites all men in a common...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Story: Prostate Cancer Is Not The EndSeptember is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month and we could not think of a better way to celebrate it than having someone tell their story on their experience with this disease...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Power of ConnectionWhen dealing with a cancer diagnosis or in my case and possibly yours -- prostate cancer -- chances are that the last thing on your mind is the power of...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Parkrun and 5K Your WayReaders in the UK will be very familiar with parkrun but US readers maybe less so. It is now a worldwide phenomenon with parkrun in over 20 countries around the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Where Are The Prostate Cancer Success Stories? Or Is It All Doom And Gloom?Prostate cancer is an extremely common form of cancer that occurs in men. Some cancer patients receive inappropriately pessimistic estimates of their life expectancy following diagnosis. This disease affects the...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Take The Connected Health Survey!The Connected Health Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! In the digital age, there are so many devices, websites, and technologies related to health. From fitness trackers...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer: It’s A Walk In The ParkIn some circles, there’s a sense that prostate cancer is easily treatable and frankly a bit of a walk in the park. Carl told me: The worst thing I hear...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Community Spotlight: HenryAs a licensed counselor and retired school administrator, Mr. Henry McKee has spent his life supporting others. After losing several men in his professional circle to prostate cancer, Henry received...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Best Laid PlansThe Scottish poet, Robert Burns, wrote his poem “To a Mouse” in 1875. He had no idea that his sad lyric about a mouse whose home is upturned by a...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
It's Your Health - It's Your ResponsibilityI've always been someone who trusts medical professionals when it comes to treating serious diseases like my prostate cancer. And when it comes to broken bones, removing ticks and splinters...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments