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
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part I“Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself” -James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Once you survive prostate cancer, you’re ready to take on most anything, especially... By Bob Tierno2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers and family, particularly when they are... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Honest TrustThe life of a caregiver is not an easy one. We must endure and get accustomed to many different things each and every day. Trust me, it’s not always pretty... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or is terminal can be terrifying for a patient... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Role of ExerciseHas my exercise program slowed the progression of cancer? Has it helped with the side effects of treatment? I can’t say my exercise program has slowed cancer. What I can... By tom.sheppard2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
First Time in the ChairThis article is dedicated to Kimberly Morgan Bossley, her bravery inspired me to write this. I remember 3 1/2 years ago when the doctor gave me the horrible news that... By chuckcole4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Three Legal Documents Caregivers NeedAs caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with prostate cancer. Although every patient’s cancer experience and diagnosis is different, it’s important... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Bob and Karen, Weathering It TogetherProstateCancer.net advocate, Bob Tierno and his wife, Karen sat down to have an honest conversation about how prostate cancer changed their life together. My first thought after Bob told me... By Bob Tierno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the person’s... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Talk HelpsOver the years, I have met with therapists for a wide variety of reasons: to unlock childhood issues; to help strengthen my marriage; to find direction as a parent; to... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer and Alcohol?Good day everyone, Dr. Nick here again with another article. This article is about alcohol consumption and prostate cancer. While I’m not the biggest drinker of alcohol, I do enjoy... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Yes, I Do Take GiftsChances are you know someone living with cancer. There’s an even greater chance you know someone suffering from prostate cancer. From what I understand there are over two hundred types... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments