Warrior or Survivor? My Outlook on Living With Prostate CancerI've been called a cancer survivor and a cancer thriver. I have also been called a warrior and any number of macho names that describe my journey with prostate cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Grief, Anger, and Coping With LossIt was my 6-month cancer call with the oncologist recently. Thankfully my bullet-dodging skills seem to be in good shape. Two years after completing 36 months of hormone therapy and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Journey Into Prostate CancerI don’t remember exactly when I had my first prostate screening, but I know I didn’t like the digital exams. My doctor started testing my PSA, but I didn’t think...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
An Attitude of GratitudeMy husband and I took a long bike ride around the neighborhood trail known as the Pennsy trail, named after the old Pennsylvania railroad that used to run through our...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
No Place To HideWhen it comes to prostate cancer, I find there is lot of misinformation. There's also a lack of knowledge when it comes to prostate issues, diseases of the prostate, prostate cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
The Best Laid Plans of Mice and MenThis is about life's ups and downs and changes in our well-laid plans. Cancer certainly hits the top of the list of life events that make us stop in the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The Biggest Misconceptions About Prostate CancerThere are a lot of myths surrounding prostate cancer. Until you have gone through it, it can be hard to fully understand the challenges of this diagnosis. To find out...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
The Hardest Part of Being DiagnosedAnyone who has ever been diagnosed with a chronic disease shares something in common. We all have to find methods of dealing with the mental aspect of our inner thoughts...Reactions0reactionsComments14 comments
GenealogyOne is always searching for an edge when it comes to battling cancer. I discovered early in my cancer treatment that hobbies can aid us in our daily combat. Idle...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Three Sisters: Family, Friends, and FaithWe’ve been gardening for a few years, and each year we learn more about gardening and some of the history behind it. One of our raised garden beds contains what’s...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Tips to Caregivers of Newly-Diagnosed Loved OnesWe insist that the men in our lives maintain and stay abreast of their health by visiting the doctor yearly for checkups. The next visit they go to, they could...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Prostate Cancer is Not Just an Older Man’s DiseaseI always thought prostate cancer was an “old man’s” disease. After all, I didn’t know anyone who had it. And I understood that prostate cancer could affect male erections and...Reactions0reactionsComments13 comments
The Box Breathing TechniqueLearning to control one’s breathing can be a critical step in a prostate cancer warrior’s war with pain. As I stated previously in articles, my cancer medical team equipped me...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What Would I Say to My Newly-Diagnosed Self?In 2018 when I was diagnosed with stage IIIC prostate cancer, it was a shock to my system. My life trajectory and plans were instantly derailed. After my urologist gave...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
The Critical Role of the PSA TestThere are a variety of opinions on the usefulness of the prostate specific antigen test (PSA) for helping diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate is always producing this protein, so why test...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Helping My Father Through Prostate Cancer (and Myths)We hear a lot of things around the world these days, especially on social media. Whatever we hear, it is not always necessary for it to be true all the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Broccoli and Prostate CancerI do all my father’s grocery shopping now, not because he’s sick, but because he’s almost 90. On one of my weekly shopping trips, I coincidently bumped into an old friend...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Views: What Would You Say To Your Cancer?At some point during the journey with prostate cancer, many people find themselves talking to their cancer or wishing they could give their disease a piece of their mind. In...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. FactsThere are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are highlighting myths...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2022 GiveawayThe 2022 Awareness Month Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Prostate cancer can change the lives of patients, families, and friends. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness month...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments