What Are Rectal Spacers?Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men and the second leading cause of cancer deaths in men. In the United States, between 9 and 10 percent...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Preventing Prostate CancerUsually after a presentation, a few men will come up and ask if there is a way to prevent prostate cancer. My answer is always, “YES and NO.” I then continue...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Community Views: The Worst Side Effects of Prostate CancerLiving with prostate cancer is never easy. Even when the cancer is in remission, every day can bring new challenges thanks to the side effects of fighting this disease. To...Reactions0reactionsComments64 comments
The Power Of SportI was recently watching a TV program about the 2012 London Olympics that was reflecting on the targets of developing athletes specifically for 2012. It was highlighting the achievements of...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My Father's Journey – Surgery To Remove ProstateI wanted to know more about my father's journey with this disease. I’m 63 and he’s 88, but there are still things he just doesn’t want to share with his...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pelvic Floor Exercises and Prostate CancerBecca, a pelvic floor physical therapist, talks about the importance of the pelvic floor muscles – including their role in urinary control – and what people with prostate cancer can...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Spotlight: BobBob shares the challenges he has faced going through prostate cancer after losing his wife and son. He talks about how their losses influenced his emotional health and decision-making, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2021For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are giving away items for you to "Keep Moving!" We are offering a chance for you to win 2 items: We want to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keep Moving for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2021Exercise and movement are critical factors for prostate health, both in the recovery of prostate cancer treatment and to prevent a recurrence. For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we want to...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Questions and More QuestionsQuestions often come up in our prostate cancer (PCa) support groups, and I thought it might be helpful to review some of the ways we answer a few of these...Reactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Steven Whisler: Celebrating a Life Well LivedIn our journey with prostate cancer, each of us must decide how we will deal with the emotional aspect of this disease and how we plan to face the inevitable. I...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Some Myths And Myth Busters About Prostate CancerI have spoken to many people and done plenty of research on prostate cancer. My father was diagnosed over a decade ago with this disease, and this is when my journey...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Dealing With the Emotions of a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisBill West talks about the emotional toll of his prostate cancer diagnosis, including the isolation he felt, the ways he learned to process it, and how he navigated the diagnosis...Reactions0reactionsComments29 comments
Lucky ManYes, it seems counterintuitive to think of yourself, a man with incurable advanced stage prostate cancer, as being lucky. But I can’t help but think that I’m luckier than lots...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
The Mysterious Mr. ProstateI find it strange and a bit troubling that so many men choose to be blissfully unaware when it involves any discussion about their prostate. And what about the many...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
National Volunteer Week 2021June 1st to 7th was National Volunteer Week here in the UK, and I thought it'd a good moment to talk about the vital role that volunteers have, particularly in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Is it Covid or The Man Thing?What is holding so many men back: fear of getting COVID, or is it just another man excuse for avoiding a check-up with your general practitioner? If and when you...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer: A Love Story (Part 2)In Part 1, Guy recalled getting diagnosed with prostate cancer and the process of making treatment decisions. Read Part 2 below. With ADT as part of my treatment, I planned...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Sharing Your Knowledge – You Never Know Who You Can HelpI was talking to my coworker one day about being part of ProstateCancer.net. She shared with me that her husband, whom she had been married to for over a decade...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
On the HorizonFor the past several years, I've had the privilege of being part of an amazing program that funds research into new ways to treat advanced metastatic prostate cancer. In February of...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments