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
Selfless Sex – the Full BodyWhile prostate cancer may have affected your ability to perform sexually like you were able to in the past, your sex life doesn't have to end. It just has to... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What is Biopsy Really Like?Being screened for prostate cancer can be an overwhelming and confusing process, and not knowing what to expect from your upcoming biopsy can add to those feelings of uncertainty. Upon... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Making Medical Decisions Work for YouShared decision-making is a collaborative process that allows patients and their healthcare teams to make decisions together. This process takes into consideration the most up-to-date clinical information and research in... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What It’s Like to Be a Caregiver?Being a caregiver takes over your life in some ways. It has a way of impacting your money, your family, your job, your marriage, your health, your day, your home... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Selfless Sex – An IntroductionIn another article, I mentioned how sex and your sexual health may change after cancer. There can be issues including erectile dysfunction (ED), problems with libido, and other psychological problems... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Pee-lief: Help for Overactive BladderI’ve had overactive bladder (OAB) for years, and I know the mileage markers for all the rest stops on our New Jersey Expressways as well as where all the good... By Len Smith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to RadiationAs I wrote in my last article, a switch flipped in my mind when my PSA jumped two points to an 8.3. I reached the decision that I would end... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments9 comments
Retrograde Ejaculation and Prostate CancerI received a question from a community member about male orgasm after prostate cancer (PC) surgery and treatments. The question was different because it was related to painful orgasms and... By Nick Myers2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments