Community Views: How Life Has Changed Since DiagnosisCancer changes your life. Before a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is hard to imagine the impact it will have. Changes can be...reactions2comments
Surgical Side Effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis Pulmonary EmbolismIn two recent articles I’ve written about some of the unexpected side effects that can accompany prostate cancer surgery. They were based...reactions2comments
Is it Okay to be Angry?I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the emotions and ups and downs that come along with the diagnosis of cancer, feelings...reactions5comments
Acclimation and Acceptance After My Dad's PassingNormal to me was just a basic and usual standard. It was very typical. I learned that my normal was going to...reactions9comments
Prostate Cancer and Sexual HealthcareIn this article, I want to talk to you about what type of sexual healthcare doctors may prescribe for men with prostate...reactions5comments
Survivor's GuiltMost of us have experienced guilt at one time or another. Sometimes guilt is justified: when we do something wrong, when we...reactions3comments
My Experience With Over-the-Counter SupplementsWhile I have touched on this before, the topic of male avoidance of doctors deserves a second look. I am talking about the...reactionscomments
Talking to Doctors About Different Treatment OptionsMy father got treated for prostate cancer years ago. I always keep a check on what’s the newest update in the treatment world...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Most Frustrating Thing About Prostate CancerAdjusting to life with prostate cancer certainly takes some time. The consequences of this diagnosis and its treatments can be physically and...reactions1comment
Stereotypes and How We Talk About CancerA friend of mine, also sadly a member of the stage 4 prostate cancer club and only at the age of 49...reactions2comments
Chemotherapy. The Ultimate Steel DonutMy wife Holly and I have a little tradition that we do when things in our lives get a little crazy or...reactions2comments
He Says, She SaysThey say there are two sides to every story. As a caregiver for my husband, a prostate cancer survivor for 14 years...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Impacts Spouses As WellAn often overlooked topic is the impact a prostate cancer diagnosis has not only on the patient but also the impact it...reactions8comments
The Other Caregiver HeroesI’ve shared my thoughts on several occasions about being a caregiver. My husband still battles prostate and bladder cancer, and my oldest...reactions3comments
Bargaining as a CaregiverA caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of...reactions2comments
Finding Solace in New ZealandCancer does not respect international borders, so it was gratifying to discover that the Reel Recovery fly fishing retreats for men with...reactions1comment
Be Positive at All TimesI must admit, I was a little more optimistic than I should have been when I was first diagnosed with advanced prostate...reactions9comments
Decision Time!The “bomb” had been dropped, and if you’re like I was then, you are in disbelief. Cancer wasn’t going to strike me...reactions1comment
Another Year in the Life of a Patient with a VoiceI'd like to look back and reflect on another year of living with stage 4 prostate cancer. It would be fair to...reactions7comments
What Are Genetic Mutations, and What Do They Mean for Prostate Cancer?When prostate cancer occurs, cells in the prostate begin to abnormally divide and form a tumor. The outlook for prostate cancer varies...reactions5comments