The Best Laid PlansThe Scottish poet, Robert Burns, wrote his poem “To a Mouse” in 1875. He had no idea that his sad lyric about...reactions2comments
It's Your Health - It's Your ResponsibilityI've always been someone who trusts medical professionals when it comes to treating serious diseases like my prostate cancer. And when it...reactions1comment
Supporting Men and Their FamiliesI remember well the utter devastation of being told firstly that I had cancer and then the indescribable feeling of being told...reactions3comments
Why I FightIn 2015, the New Horizons space probe flew past Pluto. This was the result of much money, much planning, and a group...reactions2comments
Good GriefLucy is crouched down on one knee. Her index finger supports a football standing on end. Charlie Brown approaches the football and...reactions1comment
The New Normal?Lao Tzu wrote that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step - but what if we don’t want...reactions1comment
A Good News Cancer Diagnosis?As many of you know I have been a prostate cancer survivor for almost eight years. And in many ways, I've learned...reactions5comments
When Life Gives You Lemons...Make LemonadeI was talking to one of my friends who have psoriatic arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that I have had for...reactions2comments
The Final CountdownIt’s close on three years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and in a month my treatment for the ejection of...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
The Downside of IsolationI have been reading Together -- The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek Murthy and it...reactionscomments
"C-Day:" The Day I Learned I Had Prostate CancerPrior to a routine physical in December of 2016, I had blood drawn for a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. It had...reactions9comments
Wait And See Or Treat Now?I am often asked by newly diagnosed men and their partners if there is a difference between active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting...reactionscomments
Caregiver Spotlight: KatieKatie's husband, Ed, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. After standing by her husband through surgery and treatment, Katie talks...reactionscomments
Patti’s Caregiving Story: Lessons from Depression and Self-CareIn Part II of Patti's caregiving story, Patti goes into more detail about her experiences as Len's caregiver as he battled prostate...reactions4comments
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's CaregiverFor awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a...reactionscomments
Us TOO's New Forum for Gay Men and Their PartnersFor Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, ProstateCancer.net sat down with Us TOO to talk about the organization’s support groups designed for caregivers and...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActLiving with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many...reactions1comment
SSDI’s Extended Period of EligibilityFollowing fully completing my first Trial Work Period (TWP) service month, I had to call and report my income for the month...reactionscomments
With Prostate Cancer, You Need To Think Like A ReporterBeing in and around the news business for most of my career it comes naturally for me to think like a reporter...reactions1comment
