Identifying Emotional RoadblocksAs I have looked deeply into the emotional strains of having a father with living with prostate cancer, I look at how a chronic illness can take an emotional toll... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
The Power Of HopeIn the 50’s John Hopkins scientists did a study on the power of hope. Using wild and tame rats, they proved that hope can be the deciding factor between life... By Todd Seals3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Leave Your Cares BehindWhat do you do when you leave the hospital? You are done with your treatment and have left the hospital to face many things. It is time to heal. We... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Fit For A Fight With CancerMen's health and prostate cancer: I believe the more healthy you keep yourself, the better your chances are to battle prostate cancer, if diagnosed. I believe staying in shape may... By Greg Reynolds3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Getting A Second OpinionReceiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. You may have all sorts of questions and wonder whether your doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Should We Exercise With A Cancer Diagnosis?“It's tiring being sick. You need all the rest you can get just to get through the day.” Is this good advice? Almost certainly not, unless you have other significant... By Simon Lord2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Big Help From My Little GirlI fell in love with my daughter Jessica on 6-2-89, the day she was born. Her mother and I went through Lamaze and planned a natural childbirth in a local... By Greg Reynolds3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovery RoadOn May 30th, six weeks and two days after my prostatectomy, I had my first PSA check-up with my doctor. Prior to surgerymy PSA was 8.3. On the 30th it... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Tips for Managing Cancer FatigueFatigue is a common symptom affecting people with prostate cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as both a symptom of prostate cancer and also... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments11 comments
Being Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer At A Younger AgeYou sit in the waiting area and the men around you are as old as your dad, or older. Their wives are looking worried, one or both members of the... By Simon Lord3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
How to Talk to Children or Grandchildren About Your CancerDiscussing cancer with children or grandchildren can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield them from the overwhelming, even scary, situation so they do not... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Why I Use A Healthcare SpecialistThe idea for this article has been in my mind for a while, but two things spurred me to finally write it. First was a post recently by a Prostate... By Len Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Selfless Sex – Your Partner's PleasureSo far, we’ve scratched the surface on Selfless Sex by discussing how much pleasure the body can actually achieve. Just remember, Selfless Sex is about focusing on your partner. So... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
I’m Not Losing My Hair, I’m BaldWe all realize the seriousness of any type of cancer. When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he had to go to his first consultation. One doctor suggested he looked... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Dependent on Depends!I’m in the early stages of recovery from a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. My surgery was on April 16th, 2018. As I continue to have less discomfort, sleep better and get... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments21 comments
Gleason Surprise After Prostatectomy?My big question about active surveillance is: “Could your Gleason score be higher than what is found after your biopsy?” My history is I was diagnosed with a Gleason 8... By Len Smith2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments27 comments
Lupron & Sexual Side EffectsFor a few months now, I’ve been reading your comments on the ProstateCancer.net Facebook page. There has been considerable interest in the sexual side effects of medications and treatments and... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Newlywed and Prostate CancerWhat do you do when you are a newlywed and find out that you have prostate cancer? This is my father's story that I would like to share. He got... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Riding the Roller Coaster“By the time I write my next article, I am confident that cancer will be gone from my body.” That was the final sentence of my last article, “A Funny... By Will Jones4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Dealing With Hot FlashesHot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, sweating, and redness. They are common for women undergoing menopause. Men with prostate cancer undergoing hormone therapy also experience hot flashes. Hot flashes... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments45 comments