PSMA Scans and My Next Chapter With Prostate CancerIn a way, the discovery of a boney metastasis 25 years after my original prostate cancer surgery both was a disappointment and...reactions17comments
Reasons to be CheerfulA heartfelt plea was posted on our Facebook page: Are there any cancer success stories or is it all doom and gloom?...reactions10comments
What It’s Like To Be Part of a Prostate Cancer Support GroupMy father was diagnosed with prostate cancer 15 years ago at the age of seventy-two. Today he is eighty-eight. I was lost...reactions4comments
A Personal Battle Plan For StressCoping with prostate cancer at any stage is not easy. Some men may experience a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as...reactions3comments
No Regrets After TreatmentBecause of my involvement in support groups, I am often speaking with men who have gone through some form of prostate cancer...reactions19comments
Pausing or Quitting Prostate Cancer TreatmentHow do you know when it might be right to pause your cancer treatment? And an even bigger question to follow: How...reactions17comments
Keeping Cancer in Its PlaceIt was several years ago now, but I remember an older work colleague telling me he had just been to a close...reactions4comments
Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer SurgeryBefore my prostate cancer diagnosis, I took my erections for granted. That is, I never gave them a second thought. They were...reactions22comments
Fear of Cancer Recurrence and My New LumpsEver since my prostate cancer diagnosis, I no longer take my health for granted. I never used to think about my health...reactions7comments
Watching for Prostate Cancer Recurrence After SurgerySome of you know about my father’s prostate cancer journey and how we have dealt with it for 18 years now. To...reactions4comments
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...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...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...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...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...reactions3comments
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...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...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...reactionscomments
Exercise: A Source of Relief Throughout the Prostate Cancer JourneyMy father will be 90 in March. On his last doctor's visit, the one thing he said was that whatever you are...reactions1comment
Taking an Active Role in Your HealthFor some people, becoming an active member of your healthcare team can be challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information...reactions1comment
