Painting My Town BlueI live in a southern suburb of Manchester, UK, called Altrincham. In fact, I’m the current Provost (think Mayor) of Altrincham and...reactions7comments
Talking About It: to Share or Not Share My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?When I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017, my treatment pathway was going to be hormone therapy and Docetaxel...reactions3comments
Overcoming Medical SalesmanshipI love my doctor. It’s not because of his bedside manner. He was often in a hurry and abrupt. It’s not because...reactions2comments
5 Things I Have Learned About People with Prostate CancerI am a pelvic health physical therapist, and I’ve worked with multitudes of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I...reactions6comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & MedicationsIt is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions2comments
No Financial Toxicity of SocietyThe term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This...reactions3comments
Music Can Save Our Mortal SoulsMy wife and I have always loved music, and we have an incredibly eclectic music collection ranging from Abba to Opera. In...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Dating After Prostate SurgeryThe early morning hours before my scheduled prostatectomy were filled with a range of mixed feelings from abject fear to wondering if...reactions3comments
Recognizing Caregiver BurnoutThere are a lot of tips on how to avoid or manage caregiver burnout, but I think recognizing caregiver burnout is another...reactions4comments
My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and His Near-Fatal FallOne day, in the middle of the night, my dad woke up with an urgent need to use the washroom. The only...reactions20comments
Can't Make a Treatment Decision? How to Overcome "Decision Paralysis"I believe the hardest decision a man makes is when he faces a prostate cancer diagnosis and is asked, "How do you...reactions6comments
PSA Testing – Saving Me Again and Again It is important to understand that there are men diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer readings (like mine at a Gleason 9) who can...reactions18comments
When Panic Sets in After a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisHave you ever been on a fast moving roller coaster going 70 plus miles per hour, twirling, turning, and going upside down?...reactions9comments
HopeIt’s early in the year as I sit and write this, and I’ve already been approached for help and advice from the...reactions5comments
Mourning and Remembering Life Before CancerA cancer diagnosis is life-changing. It’s bad enough when it’s a curable cancer, but so much worse when it’s incurable and the...reactions2comments
Beyond Prostate CancerOver the past few months, folks unexpectedly have been offering many unsolicited comments all indicating that I now appear more relaxed, happy, and...reactions8comments
Bone HealthThere are so many side effects that you are blissfully unaware of when you are diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. When...reactions8comments
AnniversariesAnniversaries may record and celebrate happy occasions: wedding anniversaries, celebrations for tenure at a job, milestone birthdays. There are also milestones, or...reactions3comments
Join the Conversation: How to Deal With "Scanxiety" and Waiting for Test Results With Prostate CancerHaving to undergo tests or screenings for prostate cancer can be nerve-wracking. You may be nervous about an upcoming prostate-specific antigen (PSA)...reactions3comments
