Everything Kegel: Downloadable GuideDuring a previous Men's Health Month, we gave away a booklet version of our Everything Kegel Guide. Written by our pelvic floor expert Erin Glace, the quick guide shows how...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Xtandi and Sexual HealthGood day. As I continue to read the comments about prostate cancer (PC), especially on Facebook, I noticed a treatment called Xtandi appear in the conversation from time to time...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Peace, Love, Music…and Prostate CancerMy college girlfriend and I were married on July 7, 1969, in a small backyard ceremony in a rural Pennsylvania town. She was 23 and I was 20, and we...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Who's Making Love To Your Old Lady?I hope the answer is you are. I have read so many stories where men feel they are less than a man after a prostate cancer diagnosis or having surgery because...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Stats Angst: Waiting on Your Test ResultsUnsurprisingly, given that I have prostate cancer and write about it, I get emails offering medical products and advice. One popped into my inbox and is from a doctor who...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Participating in a Clinical Trial – Part 3Unlike parts 1 and 2 of this series, I’ll be writing part 3 in the past tense as it was really difficult for me to concentrate enough while going through...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
MRI Prostate Cancer Screening: A Replacement for the PSA?According to a recent article in the Science section of the British newspaper, “The Telegraph,” British scientists are developing an MRI test that “detects dangerous cancers years before they cause...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Dating After Prostate CancerIn this article, I want to discuss dating and prostate cancer. There are many men who are not in long-term relationships who want to be with someone. They have made...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Unwelcome Guest: The Donut of DoomNew medical treatment always makes me ask two questions: With that in mind, I want to share my radiotherapy experiences and introduce you to the donut of doom, a device...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Is This the Right Treatment Center for Me?When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the first thing that entered my mind was, "Where will he go for treatment?" He is elderly and lives in a small...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Can You Tell The Truth?This question was asked to me and I really couldn’t come up with a right or wrong answer. I recently met a lady who found out her husband had prostate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Catching ShadeFour and a half years ago, a creature was introduced to me that changed my life for the better. At the time, she was a little puppy, cuddling and squirming...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Does Ejaculation Lower the Risk of Prostate Cancer?I came across more information about masturbation and prostate cancer (PC). The information said men who masturbated more had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. At first read, I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments24 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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments6 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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments