Men Tend to Avoid the Doctor – and Why it Can be DeadlyGrowing up, I learned that to stay safe on the playground at school, you needed to be tough. Or at least pretend...reactions16comments
Activities to Avert Thoughts of PainThroughout my treatment for advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage IV, I have had to deal with a substantial pain...reactions3comments
Journaling With Prostate CancerJournaling helped me understand my thoughts and feelings. It made me feel confident in caring for my mind, body, and soul. I...reactions3comments
The Risks of Prostate CancerI was always very cautious about my father’s health and well-being. He had a family member that suffered from cancer. We both...reactions1comment
Xtandi and Sexual HealthGood day. As I continue to read the comments about prostate cancer (PC), especially on Facebook, I noticed a treatment called Xtandi...reactionscomments
A Plant-Based Diet and Prostate CancerFor the past 10 years I have been a member of a patient support group at an area hospital. Our purpose is...reactions2comments
The Benefits of MeditationLately, as of my writing this, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with everything associated with cancer and cancer care. Being a caregiver for...reactions4comments
A New Threat: a Second Cancer?Sometimes life throws curveballs, such as when a second cancer strikes after undergoing treatment for the first cancer. I was not expecting...reactions4comments
The Shock Stage of GriefMy brother died months ago. It was a stunning blow to the way I used to view the world; I used to...reactions3comments
How to Ask Your Doctor About Pelvic Floor Physical TherapyMany pelvic floor physical therapists are women, and our initial basic training is almost exclusively geared toward women’s bodies. Some female physical therapists...reactions11comments
ADT Side Effects I Have Experienced: Part 3In Part One and Part Two of this series, I covered my attempts to deal with the hot flashes, cardiac AFib, and...reactions2comments
How Does Your Prostate Cancer Experience Compare to Others?We recently conducted our Prostate Cancer In America Survey, where people shared their experiences with prostate cancer. Explore the survey results below...reactions3comments
Racial Differences in Prostate CancerCancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
PSMA: A Gold Standard in Detecting Recurrent Prostate Cancer?Not long ago I wrote an article on Axumin, a radioactive injection used in conjunction with a PET scan, and its potential...reactions4comments
Prostate Cancer and Black Men: A Genetic Breakthrough?While it is well-understood that prostate cancer rates vary among people of different races and ethnicities, it is not clear why. In...reactionscomments
Axumin for Early Detection of Recurrent Prostate CancerIt has been possible for years to use the PSA test and its findings as a potential warning sign of prostate cancer...reactions6comments
A Momentary Liberation: Part 3Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text...reactions2comments
This Year I Finally Got a White ChristmasIt wasn’t just Bing Crosby who dreamt of a White Christmas. To this day my daughter bemoans the fact that as we...reactions3comments
The New "Digital" ExamWhen the radiation oncologist’s office called to schedule my follow-up visit after external beam radiation, I was taken back when asked, “Can...reactions2comments
Navigating Medical Decisions When Newly Diagnosed With Prostate CancerWith the initial shock that comes from learning you have prostate cancer, it can be hard to know what to do next...reactions1comment
