Morning Erections and Mental HealthRemember waking up with an erection? Perhaps some of you still do. As a pelvic floor physical therapist, I am intrigued by the workings of the human penis. Why do...reactions4comments
It's Easy to Overreact When Newly DiagnosedIf you have recently been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is very easy to overreact. In this video, Dennis, who has faced this disease several times, offers a few personal thoughts...reactions4comments
A Letter to CancerDear Cancer, You entered my family’s life many years ago, and you were a very unwelcome visitor. You wreaked havoc but you didn’t bend or break us. We stared you...reactions2comments
They Said to Go HomeAt one point during a lengthy virtual chat with our daughter, I casually mentioned that 2022 would mark 10 years since I was first treated for an aggressive but contained...reactions6comments
Prostate Cancer Community Spotlight: Matthew CurtinMatthew shares his experience trying to find support as a gay prostate cancer survivor, the frustrations he faced – including that many prostate cancer resources focused only on straight men...reactions2comments
Looking At Side EffectsI am often asked, "What are the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatments, and do the treatments affect men in the same way?" A quick answer is NO. We...reactions1comment
My Wife Saved My LifeDiane interviews a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the young age of 51. It was my wife who suspected something was not right. She told me I...reactionscomments
Boys From The HoodThere was a group of us, about ten guys that were tight growing into manhood in Chicago’s inner city; really the northwest side is more accurate. The city is divided...reactions7comments
Fluctuating WeightNear the very beginning of my diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage IV, I constantly weighed around 214 pounds. Once learning of my cancer diagnosis, I...reactions2comments
Ask An Expert: Are Kegels Only Helpful for Surgery, or Also for Radiation?Becca, a pelvic floor physical therapist, answers a community member's question as part of our Ask an Expert video series. The question this week focuses on Kegel exercises. A community...reactionscomments
Take the Health and Media Habits Survey!The Media Habits Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! Managing a chronic condition is not easy and can be physically and mentally exhausting. What types of media...reactionscomments
Whose Loin is it Anyway? Improv and Prostate CancerWhen I first took an improv class, I realized I had been practicing improv rules all my life. The class gave me a new vocabulary to describe what I did...reactionscomments
RARP - Life Changes and Understanding MyselfIn 2018, a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy forced me to endure something I could not live with. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would journey some of...reactionscomments
I've Got This Under Control – or Do I?We plan our days one day at a time, make agendas, look forward to vacations, and get up in the morning with expectations of what we’ll do and what will...reactions2comments
Ask An Expert: My Penis is Swollen But Not as Erect as it Used to BeBecca, a pelvic floor physical therapist, answers a community member's question as part of our Ask an Expert video series. The question this week focuses on erections. "I had nerve-sparing...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Community Spotlight: Jim EarlyJim Early is a prostate cancer survivor and runs a support group for gay and bisexual prostate cancer patients through the California-based LGBTQ Community Center of The Desert. He talks...reactions3comments
Peeing More and MoreI received the first subtle hint on the morning of 12/6/2021. For some reason I could not throw the dog’s Frisbee quite as far as usual. The dog loved it;...reactions8comments
Prostate Cancer Community Spotlight: Dr. Channa AmarasekeraDr. Channa Amarasekera is director of the Gay and Bisexual Men’s Urology Program at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago. It has been described as the first of its kind in the...reactions2comments
Confidence and Body ImageThere’s no doubt that a cancer diagnosis has a detrimental impact on every aspect of life, but in this article I wanted to focus on the impact on our confidence...reactions4comments
TV Awareness InterviewIn this video, Dennis talks about a TV interview where he and Dr. Jared Bieniek of the Tallwood Men’s Health Center in Farmington, Connecticut, speak with Dennis House, a reporter...reactions2comments