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I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57 and had no symptoms, health issues, or family history. All my blood work, including blood pressure, was optimal. I wasn’t taking...

I try to always select a word of the year and focus on that word throughout the year. And like a resolution, you can really decide to make changes, big...

A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test to identify changes in the prostate. It is an exam that can help with early detection of prostate cancer. A doctor can...

Someone once remarked that nothing happens for decades, but decades happen in weeks. You'd have to search back a long time to find more weeks that contained decades than we...

You’ve just learned you have prostate cancer, and now your doctor is discussing the different treatment options. You’re hearing about prostatectomy, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and your head is starting...

When I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017, the first question I asked my oncologist wasn’t, “How long have I got to live?” It was, “Will I...

For several years, the forums section of ProstateCancer.net has been a place to read conversations, start discussions, and connect with others about prostate cancer. These forums also have been a...

When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 72, we didn’t care about statistics. We were just thinking about getting him well. At the moment, I...

Radiotherapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It uses high doses of radiation to target and kill cancer cells. Perhaps you are about to undertake radiation therapy and would...

For most of my life I lived in states that offered residents a fair share of challenging winter events. Those experiences ranged from New York City slush, snow, and ice to...

As a person goes through a cancer journey, any long-term relationship can experience fluctuations in intimacy and desire. Causes of decreased desire can vary from emotional issues to hormonal shifts...

When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, it can be a big shock to both of you. Yes, that’s quite an understatement. As a caregiver for my husband with...

Did you hear that? OK, let’s try it again. Take a deep breath, stay quiet for a minute, and really listen. In the silence you may hear a small voice...

Prostate cancer often becomes a major partner in men's lives. What once was a death sentence, prostate cancer now often takes on the role of a chronic illness for those...

I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and have treated many people for sexual dysfunction. That includes men and women of all ages, with all manner of concerns regarding their...

I remember as if it was yesterday. Fear was the first thing that jumped into my mind when I heard the words for my father: "you have prostate cancer." We...

Getting a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. I know it was for me when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It hit me completely out in left field, like a...

No one knows the pain, distress, or whatever you want to name it that a cancer survivor goes through. I am just opening up about my vulnerable state in a...

I’m heartily sick of arguing for PSA testing/screening with healthcare professionals who are rabid anti-PSA testers. They constantly quote guidance made in 2012 from the United States Preventive Services Task...

People with prostate cancer often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be side effects, too. That is why medical experts often...