Ahead of the Curve of Erectile FunctionI am a pelvic floor physical therapist and have treated many people for sexual dysfunction. That includes men and women of all ages, with all manner of concerns regarding their...reactions17comments
My Father Learned He Had Prostate Cancer. What Would His Future be Like?I remember as if it was yesterday. Fear was the first thing that jumped into my mind when I heard the words for my father: "you have prostate cancer." We...reactions4comments
What You Need to Know After Getting a Cancer DiagnosisGetting a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. I know it was for me when I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. It hit me completely out in left field, like a...reactions11comments
I Share This in the HopeNo one knows the pain, distress, or whatever you want to name it that a cancer survivor goes through. I am just opening up about my vulnerable state in a...reactionscomments
More Harm Than GoodI’m heartily sick of arguing for PSA testing/screening with healthcare professionals who are rabid anti-PSA testers. They constantly quote guidance made in 2012 from the United States Preventive Services Task...reactions34comments
Finding a Support Person for Doctor AppointmentsPeople with prostate cancer often face complex treatment plans and multiple doctor visits. Brain fog, fatigue, and problems concentrating can be side effects, too. That is why medical experts often...reactions2comments
Coping with Prostate Cancer Over the HolidaysCoping with prostate cancer at any time is stressful, and over the holiday season it can be so much worse. The contrast between a festive atmosphere when you feel obliged...reactions8comments
Trying to Get Men to Take Responsibility for Their HealthAfter 11 years of working with men who are facing prostate cancer, I am amazed at the number guys who routinely refuse to engage in or delay discussions with their...reactionscomments
The Patient, the Caregiver, and Responsibilities During Big EventsThe holidays bring a level of joy and excitement that we don't often experience the rest of the year. There’s the hustle and bustle of shopping for gifts, invitations to...reactions3comments
A Fireside Chat Among MenI had a cookout at my home, and the conversation came up about prostate cancer. My father was there, who has dealt with prostate cancer. I learned so much just...reactions18comments
Can Do, Can't DoHas the perception of living with cancer treatments changed, and has it changed for the better? Historically both healthcare professionals and the families of people diagnosed with cancer may have...reactions1comment
Now I Get It: the Anxiety of Awaiting Test ResultsI’ve always anxiously waited with my husband as we watched for the latest blood test results to be posted showing whether his PSA was on the increase. We waited together...reactions12comments
What Is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?If you or someone you love is struggling with a mental health disorder, you are not alone. One of every 5 adults in the United States experience some sort of...reactions1comment
Re-evaluating How We Talk About the "War on Cancer"It seems odd to me that we use harsh, warlike words when cancer patients are most vulnerable. Although there are numerous ways to explain cancer, how we phrase it affects...reactions1comment
Prostate Cancer And Stress ManagementBeing under stress means you are dealing with a "special thing" in your life which is causing anxiety, fear, worry, or all 3. I break it down into mild stress...reactions5comments
Just Be KindWe’ve all spent time in doctors' waiting rooms, sometimes for only a few minutes and sometimes much longer. We may have been alone or we may have had the company...reactions3comments
Community Views: What to Say to Someone Diagnosed with Prostate CancerWhen friends, family members, and coworkers find out that you have prostate cancer, they most likely do not know what to say. Too often, people say nothing because they fear...reactions2comments
Psychosocial Impact of Getting A Prostate Cancer DiagnosisI remember years ago going through a whirlwind when my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. To me, the fact that he was discovering something like PC at a time...reactions5comments
Emotional ConfettiAfter your life is thrown up in the air, be it from a prostate cancer diagnosis or some other unexpected earth-shattering life crisis, the emotional confetti of the many puzzle...reactions4comments
The Many Faces of a Partial PollyannaAm I a Pollyanna? According to Wikipedia, the Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant ones. A Pollyanna is illogically optimistic. It’s being...reactionscomments
