Overcoming Anxiety and Stress During The First Year Of DiagnosisMy father was diagnosed with prostate cancer years ago. I had a lot of questions to ask the urologist. He was kind enough to tell me what my father could...reactions6comments
Sharing My Prostate Cancer History With a New PartnerStepping back into the dating pool after 50 years of marriage while being a post-op prostate cancer survivor was, to say the least, a bit overwhelming. Not only was I...reactions6comments
What to Consider When Making Treatment Decisions and Sharing With Your DoctorAfter hearing the initial diagnosis of cancer and talking with your family, one of the most difficult parts of figuring out your cancer journey can be decision-making. Cancer has been...reactions7comments
Join the Conversation: Treatment Options for Prostate CancerMaking a treatment choice after a prostate cancer diagnosis can be a big decision. Different treatment options exist, and each can have potential upsides and drawbacks. Many treatments can also...reactions7comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024 GiveawayWe are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month by asking how you raise awareness about prostate cancer. As part of that effort, we are giving away 1 lucky winner a large...reactions1comment
Why a Support Group?I have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for over five years. It isn't always fun. There are times when I simply don't want to show up, and pretend...reactions4comments
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 chemotherapy. It didn’t worry me at all, because...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 of his expertise, though he’s a recognized expert...reactions2comments
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 I would ever be able to rise to...reactions3comments
Join the Conversation: Exercise and Prostate CancerExercise can have benefits when it comes to dealing with prostate cancer. Some studies have suggested that exercise can reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer in the first place...reactions2comments
Recognizing Caregiver BurnoutThere are a lot of tips on how to avoid or manage caregiver burnout, but I think recognizing caregiver burnout is another equally important topic. Some of us are caregivers...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 problem was he was unable to pee, not...reactions20comments
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 in apparent good health. The many comments started...reactions8comments
Bone HealthThere are so many side effects that you are blissfully unaware of when you are diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. When you’ve just been told that you have incurable...reactions8comments
AnniversariesAnniversaries may record and celebrate happy occasions: wedding anniversaries, celebrations for tenure at a job, milestone birthdays. There are also milestones, or anniversaries, for cancer patients, too. We likely don’t...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) test to see if your levels have risen...reactions3comments
Control, Alt, Delete the Dynamics of the FamilyAs for my writing this article, I’m sitting on the balcony overlooking the beach on spring break. The laughter of my seven-month-old daughter reminds me that this is a spring...reactions5comments
From Acceptance to ActionI have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for several years, and I feel like each meeting brings me closer to owning and understanding my relationship with my cancer...reactions4comments
Suggestions for Resuming Sex After Prostate CancerI have always adored the answer to the question, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" And the answer is PRACTICE. Not only have I treated many men following a...reactions31comments
Friendships During CancerAs we drive to Chicago to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we remember our lives together during the past 50 years. After my husband Dan’s prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and...reactions2comments