Kegeling: First Line of DefenseIn an effort to heal and strengthen my pelvic floor, and eliminate the incontinence that followed my radical laparoscopic prostatectomy in April...reactions9comments
Holidays, Grandparents and GratitudeI still remember when the only thing I really wanted for Christmas was a new set of green army men, when TV...reactionscomments
African Americans, Prostate Cancer & Doctor TrustIn October 2018, I attended the Prostate Cancer Today conference in Virginia, sponsored by Prostate Cancer International. While it was the only...reactions1comment
What is a Caregiver?First off I just want to say that getting a diagnosis that you have prostate cancer can be a very scary time...reactions2comments
Erectile Dysfunction – So Now What?In this article, I will begin to discuss some ways to proactively recover erections after you have had surgery to remove your...reactions10comments
What is a Living Will?The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
ADT and Metabolic Syndrome Risk FactorsProstate cancer can be treated in a variety of ways, including watchful waiting, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Treatment can vary...reactions2comments
Selfless Sex – (Re)Building IntimacyIn this final installment of Selfless Sex, it’s important to discuss building intimacy, and for some couples we can say rebuilding intimacy...reactions6comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Loss & ProgressionIn this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactionscomments
Recognizing Depression and Getting TreatmentDepression is a common condition in people with prostate cancer. Even those who have been successfully treated for their cancer can develop depression...reactions1comment
Mental Challenges Of Dealing With ComorbidityComorbidity. I only became aware of this unpleasant word a couple of years ago. It is defined as “the simultaneous presence of...reactions6comments
Movember Community Spotlight: RayFor Movember, ProstateCancer.net is highlighting community perspectives on men's health awareness. In our second interview, we talked with community member Ray about...reactionscomments
Mo Invisible BattlesEarlier this month, ProstateCancer.net sat down with the Movember Foundation and two Mo Bros, Doug Prusoff and Matt Gutt, to talk about...reactions1comment
TeamworkMy wife, Melinda, and I met in late 1979 while working at the same restaurant in San Luis Obispo, California. She was...reactions7comments
Participating in a Clinical Trial - Part 1This week I started my first clinical trial that’s a treatment-based study. I only say “treatment based” as there are multiple types...reactionscomments
Movember On My MindModern life can be all about failure, or the avoidance of it. From an early age we are urged to work hard...reactions2comments
No Shave NovemberNo Shave November or Movember as many call it is rapidly approaching. Will this be the year that you participate? Before setting...reactionscomments
What is Breakthrough Pain and How Do I Manage It?Breakthrough pain (BTP) is just that, a sudden onset level of pain that is separate from the ongoing pain generally well managed...reactionscomments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability DenialThough the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
Will My Prostate Cancer Age Me?Did you know that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime?My father is 84 years old...reactions2comments
