Community Views: The Most Frustrating Thing About Prostate CancerAdjusting to life with prostate cancer certainly takes some time. The consequences of this diagnosis and its treatments can be physically and emotionally taxing. To learn more about the biggest... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Power of CommunityNot long ago I flew to an island in the Caribbean. Like most people, I needed a getaway from the stressors of daily life. The vacation promptly began with chatter... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Stereotypes and How We Talk About CancerA friend of mine, also sadly a member of the stage 4 prostate cancer club and only at the age of 49, recently speculated in a conversation we had. It... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Late-Stage Prostate Cancer is on the Rise — What to KnowThere’s never a good time to be diagnosed with cancer. Nobody wants to face a diagnosis. It’s devastating news and something not to be taken lightly. And there are no... By Gogs4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
He Says, She SaysThey say there are two sides to every story. As a caregiver for my husband, a prostate cancer survivor for 14 years, I’ve witnessed our physical, mental and emotional challenges... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should I Seek a Second Opinion On My Treatment?Trusting blindly on one thing is never a good choice. But taking too many suggestions may also not be a good idea. As the saying goes, too many cooks spoil... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments33 comments
ADT, Libido, and PubertyThere is quite a lot in living with treatment for prostate cancer that I never heard about from my medical providers. I had to sort it out for myself along... By Guy Meredith3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments14 comments
Prostate Cancer Impacts Spouses As WellAn often overlooked topic is the impact a prostate cancer diagnosis has not only on the patient but also the impact it has on your spouse. And while it is... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Other Caregiver HeroesI’ve shared my thoughts on several occasions about being a caregiver. My husband still battles prostate and bladder cancer, and my oldest daughter is still fighting breast cancer. Being a... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Community Views: PSA Testing Before DiagnosisBefore a prostate cancer diagnosis, most men undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. PSA is a measure of the amount of prostate antigen in a person's blood. It can potentially be... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments13 comments
Bargaining as a CaregiverA caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of daily living. Caregiving is not a job for... By Beverly Baldwin3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Finding Solace in New ZealandCancer does not respect international borders, so it was gratifying to discover that the Reel Recovery fly fishing retreats for men with cancer are not restricted to America; retreats are... By Frederick Thurber3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Putting the Freeze on Cancer With CryotherapyDuring the summer of 2022 I learned my friend Les had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Eagle-eyed readers of this website may remember I wrote an article titled "A Friend... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Another Year in the Life of a Patient with a VoiceI'd like to look back and reflect on another year of living with stage 4 prostate cancer. It would be fair to say that it’s been lived to the full... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Unusual Cancer Treatment IssueIn early 2018 a biopsy indicated I had prostate cancer. Following my doctor’s advice, I had my prostate removed. I don’t know if it was due to surgical error or... By Mike Wilson4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What’s Going to Happen?It's not easy to talk about the uncomfortable things that make you feel very vulnerable, but I offer that it is both necessary and wise to do. Fear can be and... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Opening Up and Talking to Others About Prostate CancerMen go through so much with this disease. I know that my father didn't want to trouble people with his thoughts and fears or know about his treatment. He didn't want... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments11 comments
How to Outsmart Urinary Leakage When You Are Out and AboutIn working with men after their treatment for prostate cancer, I have had the good fortune to witness male vulnerability. It is something that I long for other people to... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Community Views: The Most Surprising Side Effects of Prostate CancerFrom the moment someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is common to have little to no idea what comes next. Some men have an understanding of what to expect... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What My Cancer is Taking Away and What it May be Giving BackI want to share what my prostate cancer is taking away, and what it may be giving back. The first negative that comes to mind is time. If I were... By Jim Early4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
