Why I FightIn 2015, the New Horizons space probe flew past Pluto. This was the result of much money, much planning, and a group...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
Good GriefLucy is crouched down on one knee. Her index finger supports a football standing on end. Charlie Brown approaches the football and...reactions1comment
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions17comments
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...reactions14comments
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...reactionscomments
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?...reactions10comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions5comments
Words That Hurt: 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...reactions102comments
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...reactions5comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
Caregiver Spotlight: KatieKatie's husband, Ed, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. After standing by her husband through surgery and treatment, Katie talks...reactionscomments
