Songs for Hard TimesMusic is powerful and can help transport us to a clear and positive space when times get tough. These are some of the songs that helped me through my prostate... By Simon Lord2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
CelebrationsAs a high school principal for nine years, I had the pleasure of handing diplomas to, and sharing handshakes and hugs with, around three thousand students, including two of my... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Unwelcome Guest: Unexpected Side EffectFor the absence of doubt, the Unwelcome Guest is my prostate cancer; the kind of guest who leaves cigarette burns in the carpet and the shower running, which brings the... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments24 comments
Living With podcast: Men's Health MonthScott Matheny, an advocate on SkinCancer.net, is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and well-being. In this episode... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Prostate Cancer and Your Mental Health -- Part IIRead Part I of Prostate Cancer and Your Mental Health. One of the downsides of modern life is that fountain of all knowledge: the internet. Great in some ways, but... By Chris Pedlar3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prostate Cancer and Your Mental HealthThe thing with men is that we are supposed to be tough and not show our emotions as that could show weakness. No, we’re told and molded early on to... By Chris Pedlar2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, may need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Staying Active During RecoveryIn May 2018, I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and opted for da Vinci robotic surgery to remove my prostate. To start... By Bob Tierno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Mental Health: Mind, Body, SpiritThere are many life events, including a cancer diagnosis, that can erode the quality of one’s mental health. I think of my own mental health as being comprised of three... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
I Am FreeI have read so many stories about people with diseases just giving up; especially when they hear the word cancer, terminal illness, or it’s a stage IV diagnosis. You feel... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Our Greatest HealingIt's in our wounds where you find our greatest healing. Let’s start healing from prostate cancer. I am not only referring to physical healing but more of a spiritual healing... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Integrating Naturopathic Medicine with Traditional MedicineMy name is Bob, and I’m a cancer survivor. Last year, I looked at many treatment options and guided by my surgeon, the da Vinci robot has made my prostate... By Bob Tierno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Tackling the Never-Ending Mountain of BillsWe all know someone who has had cancer or even a friend with this horrible disease and what it can do to you. I have known people who take chemotherapy... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Reflections: One Year After SurgeryJournal entry, May 1, 2019: Saw my urologist for quarterly PSA check. Good news: less than 0.04. Incontinence closer to being a non-issue. Gave me a sample of Stendra for... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Men of African AncestryBiological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry seem to persist despite endless pursuits from the medical research community. The defining factors, such as... By Earl Bowen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Participating in a Clinical Trial - Part 2Read Part I of Participating in a Clinical Trial. As I mentioned in Part 1, I had a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan a little over a week ago. This... By Doug Sparling3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed. Yet fatigue can also drastically affect the day-to-day... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part IIIt’s on the Pickleball court that I have met fellow prostate cancer survivors. Some are reticent about discussing their diagnosis. I respect that. Others react as if I’m their long... By Bob Tierno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Soundtrack of My JourneyI was diagnosed with stage IV in early June of 2006. It was a very trying time for me as you might guess. Nobody wants to hear they are dying... By Todd Seals2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments