Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due...reactionscomments
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer -- Part IIThis is Part II of From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer. Finally, finally Dad made up his mind: surgery! Relief washed...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer, Hormone Therapy and ExerciseHormone therapy or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It works by preventing the body from producing...reactions2comments
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate CancerFive years ago this August I was an anxious nervous wreck. I'm a bit of a wreck anyway, but what was going...reactionscomments
Sexual Side Effects – ChemotherapyIn this article, I would like to talk about one of the more common treatments for cancers, generally known as chemotherapy, and...reactionscomments
Positive Transitions To Healing With Prostate CancerI was talking to my father the other day. He is now 84 years old. I asked him what his ultimate goal...reactions2comments
Agent Orange: Our Second Vietnam Battle for Life -- Part 2This is Part II of Agent Orange: Our Second Vietnam Battle for Life. What can we as Vietnam vets do to increase...reactions2comments
Agent Orange: Our Second Vietnam Battle for LifeIf you are a Vietnam vet or know one, my hope is to get the message across that our battle with Agent...reactions6comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace RightsWhen you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
Selfless Sex – Using ToysIf you remember from my introduction to Selfless Sex article, I mentioned that you may have to change things up in the...reactionscomments
Dealing with DysfunctionIn a previous article, “My Treatment Choice”, I explained why the possible side effects of surgery, incontinence and erectile dysfunction, led me...reactions9comments
Sexual Side Effects - CryosurgeryIn the comment section of ProstateCancer.net, I have seen cryosurgery mentioned only a few times. The side effects are fewer when compared...reactions4comments
To The Woman I LoveTo the woman I love, I’m sorry I got sick. I’m sorry that so much has changed from the way it use...reactions11comments
Prostate Cancer's Effect on Partner's SexualityAfter spending a few weeks writing about Selfless Sex and focusing in on the sexual health of your partner, I still wanted...reactions4comments
Simply ShockingI started my cancer journey on Easter 2011. I was in Vail, Colorado visiting relatives when I had an altitude related heart...reactions3comments
Risk Factors For Infection Following Prostate BiopsyA prostate biopsy is used to confirm or diagnose prostate cancer. During this procedure, doctors collect tissue samples to look at for...reactions5comments
Identifying Emotional RoadblocksAs I have looked deeply into the emotional strains of having a father with living with prostate cancer, I look at how...reactions10comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactionscomments
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...reactions7comments