Four Rules For a Happy LifeA few years back, long before I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, I wrote a jokey post on social media titled: Four rules for a happy life, and here they...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
My Sex Desire Is GoneWe live in a world where sex seems to be everywhere. I’m a baby boomer and in the last 20 or so years, I have seen more sex on TV...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Mental Health Among Prostate Cancer SurvivorsProstate cancer survivorship requires ongoing monitoring for cancer recurrence, the development of new cancers, and chronic health conditions. Much of the research on the quality of life of cancer survivors...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Regaining Your LibidoErectile dysfunction, along with incontinence, are two of the most common side effects of a prostatectomy. It is also the problem most feared by men as they contemplate life following...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Cancer at ChristmasThe expectations are high on the part of everyone to have a good time. Friends are gathered, food is shared, and presents unwrapped. Then of course there are the songs:...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 2In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Food is MedicineAlthough we may consider the phrase "food is medicine" to be part of our society’s more recent trend towards healthy eating, this phrase is actually attributed to Hippocrates, the Greek...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Important is a Good Bedside Manner?We talk about bedside manner because it’s important to us as patients and to those around us. We want a pretty special combination of empathy, knowledge, experience, practical skills and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Incontinence and the High Altitude Challenge: ClimbingWill's continues the story from Incontinence and High Altitude Challenge: Backpacking where he shares his experience managing incontinence on a rock climb trip. Three days after returning home after backpacking...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 1In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer and Narrative TherapyIn this article, I want to discuss Narrative Therapy (NT) and prostate cancer. I was given an article by a colleague who knows I write for ProstateCancer.net. The article is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Not in a VacuumEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, BladderCancer.net, and was written by Mac Howard. Cancer has been an incredible teacher, a constant companion, and a challenge...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed To learn more about the challenges of living with prostate cancer, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My MovemberAs many of you probably already know, November is “Movember” month: an annual movement to spread awareness and raise funds for men’s health, especially focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I’ve Hit Rock Bottom (And Everyone’s Cheering)I’ve just had some pretty good news and that’s what all the cheering is about, but it needs a little context, so bear with me. I celebrated my 65th birthday...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why the Holidays Can Be HardEvery year around this time, I find myself confused about my emotions. Sometimes I feel happiness and excitement about the holiday season; other times I feel lingering sadness or even...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ten Movembers: What Have I Learned?I’m writing this in Australia appropriately enough as it’s the home country of Movember, an organization now so well-known that it’s easy to forget that it only dates back 15...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Momentary Liberation: Part 3Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Momentary Liberation: Part 2Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Momentary LiberationEditor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments