The Important Role of our GenesI recently read several articles that discussed what percent of all cancers are inherited, passed down from members within the family structure. One article estimated that up to 10 percent... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Yes, Active Surveillance Is a TreatmentOver the past several years (10 to be exact) I have coached countless men who are either concerned about a recent prostate cancer diagnosis or who are experiencing the impact of... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book GiveawayThe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with the theme of "Health Leaders and Their... By ProstateCancer.net Team3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Addressing the Anger Behind a DiagnosisIn July 2023, time will amount to 11 years since my dad has transitioned to heaven after losing his battle to prostate cancer. Might I add that I am only... By Beverly Baldwin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
5 Things I Have Learned About People with Prostate CancerI am a pelvic health physical therapist, and I’ve worked with multitudes of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I consider this an honor, because I am given... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
All That is Visible is Not All That is ThereIf you look at me, you may not always know what's going on within me. However, I can feel my bones creaking in silent pain as tiredness sets in. Now... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Being a Caregiver for Someone with Prostate Cancer While Managing My Own Chronic IllnessCaring for a loved one with prostate cancer can be a challenging experience. It becomes even more complicated when you are also managing your own chronic illness. I have psoriasis... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Challenges of a Caregiver: Taking Care of Loved Ones' Mental Health and NutritionMany articles have been written about being a caregiver. I’ll limit this article to addressing mental health and nutrition. My experiences are not all related to caregiving for a prostate... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Is There Sex After Prostate Cancer?The two questions I can always count on in a support group with newly diagnosed men are: Let us presume for the next few minutes that most men and their... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Faith and Prostate CancerIt’s still so vivid in my memory: 9:45 a.m. on Friday, May 5th, 2017. I was driving to a dental appointment and my mobile phone rang (hands free!). When I... By Tony Collier2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
Men Tend to Avoid the Doctor – and Why it Can be DeadlyGrowing up, I learned that to stay safe on the playground at school, you needed to be tough. Or at least pretend to be tough. I was reminded of this... By Gogs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
In the Eye of the Storm: After Round One of ADT, and Before the Next Round StartsLast December I updated my story. I was three months into my ADT (androgen deprivation therapy) and having the anticipated side effects of hot flashes and loss of libido. My... By Jim Early3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Activities to Avert Thoughts of PainThroughout my treatment for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage IV, I have had to deal with a substantial pain. The prostate cancer has migrated outside the prostate... By Duane Estep2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Caregiver Versus PatientIn May 2008, my life changed permanently. I was told that I had cancer, prostate cancer to be exact, stage T3c. The only option for me was radical prostatectomy. I... By Dan Franke4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Journaling With Prostate CancerJournaling helped me understand my thoughts and feelings. It made me feel confident in caring for my mind, body, and soul. I was always far more comfortable with words than... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
The Risks of Prostate CancerI was always very cautious about my father’s health and well-being. He had a family member that suffered from cancer. We both knew that he was at high risk of... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Unexpected EmotionsWhen I sat down to think about this article, my first thought was that I had absolutely no idea what the expected emotions of a cancer diagnosis would be when... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Picking the Right TreatmentProstate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the United States. As a result, there has been a lot of research into prostate cancer treatments. When... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
A Plant-Based Diet and Prostate CancerFor the past 10 years I have been a member of a patient support group at an area hospital. Our purpose is to offer individual or group support to men... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
The Benefits of MeditationLately, as of my writing this, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with everything associated with cancer and cancer care. Being a caregiver for my husband due to prostate and bladder cancer... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments