Are There Any "Perks" of a Cancer Diagnosis?I saw this question posed by one of the cancer communities on Twitter, and it sparked my brain into giving it some...reactions3comments
Wake Up CallThis relates to my recent diagnosis of pancreatic cancer after successfully defeating prostate cancer for the past eight years. I felt compelled...reactions3comments
There Is Always Hope - A Survivor's StoryDiane speaks with a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at a young age: 40. He shares how he fought severe...reactions10comments
Facing Chemo? I have been battling prostate cancer since 2013. My initial run in with “Mr. Prostate” started out with a routine physical and...reactionscomments
Interview With a TumorSince starting my journey with prostate cancer, I have listened to a lot of advice from a lot of people. To better...reactions9comments
Talk HelpsOver the years, I have met with therapists for a wide variety of reasons: to unlock childhood issues; to help strengthen my...reactions11comments
Reflections on 2020At the start of the year I was still in the worst-case prognosis period of 2-3 years and knew that I faced...reactions2comments
Trying To Access the COVID-19 Vaccine With Prostate CancerCOVID-19 has clearly changed our perspective on the true dangers of having a compromised immune system, and this fear drives an understandable...reactions4comments
Toxic Relationships - Cause & EffectAs a prostate cancer patient or survivor, it is not hard to find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster. Prostate cancer impacts men...reactionscomments
Challenges and ContentmentAfter I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer in May 2017 and told I may only have 2 years to live...reactions3comments
World Cancer Day 2021: What We Wish Others KnewOver the years, we have had countless conversations in our community about what we wish people knew about life with cancer. We...reactions1comment
How Technology Brings Both Convenience and Confusion: Results of the Connected Health SurveySometimes, it feels like we are surrounded by technology. Apps, devices, trackers, and gadgets are everywhere! In this digital age, though, everyone...reactionscomments
Are You In Control Of Your Destiny?I met Mr. Albert, a 74-year old industrialist, at a prostate cancer support group. I asked him if he was willing to...reactions7comments
Caregivers Should Be Allowed To GrieveThe all-important person in the life of someone with advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage four is normally a caregiver...reactions5comments
A Prostate Cancer Case Study: Part 4Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your...reactions1comment
Prostate Cancer Screening At A SupermarketIt sounds like science fiction, but according to Mark Emberton, Professor of Interventional Oncology at University College London, prostate cancer screening could...reactions3comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Financial StressIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like prostate cancer and its side effects. Phrases in...reactions5comments
Gearing Up for the Trial Work PeriodTime passed quickly once I finished my Taxotere chemo infusions. I began to recover from the side effects of having poison in...reactionscomments
Feeling SAD About Prostate Cancer?Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression most often linked to changes in the seasons. While the condition can present...reactionscomments
Radical Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: What I Didn’t Know About Early RecoveryA friend of mine recently had a radical robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy as his treatment choice for prostate cancer. He researched surgeons throughout...reactions2comments