Good Advice or Quackery?When I was first diagnosed, I was bombarded with advice from friends and family to the extent that it was impossible to...reactions13comments
It's About E.D.Two concerns that typically come up when speaking with men about a prostate cancer (PCa) diagnosis and potential treatments options often center...reactions2comments
Digital Health vs. Digital TherapeuticsTechnology is now a common way to deliver healthcare. Digital health products help prevent, diagnose, or manage chronic conditions. Devices range from...reactionscomments
Grief, Gratitude, and GrandchildrenYou’re probably wondering, “How on earth is this writer going to connect these three topics?” That may be an easier question to...reactions2comments
My Father's Prostate Cancer ExperienceProstate cancer is cancer found in a man’s prostate gland. The gland size can be compared to that of a walnut. What...reactions6comments
Coping With Side Effects of Longterm Hormone TherapyThe hardest part of my terminal diagnosis in May 2017 has, to date, been coping with the side effects of my treatment...reactions16comments
Another Potential Test for Prostate CancerI came across an article a while ago on a newer type of molecular test that can evaluate the likelihood of a...reactions3comments
How the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Prostate Cancer Screening and Access to CareEarly on in the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, there was not much information available. Even experts were unsure of how...reactions1comment
Life In The KitchenBack in 2013 when first diagnosed with an aggressive prostate cancer, I panicked and immediately looked at what options were “out there”...reactions7comments
Living Life in LimboWhen I was diagnosed with incurable advanced stage prostate cancer in May 2017 and given a worst-case prognosis of two years, life...reactions16comments
Changes in Emotional Health After DiagnosisPrior to my current diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis, Stage IV, I was a completely different person emotionally...reactions2comments
Every Little Bit HelpsOn the days I’m not working at my job, I’ve been volunteering at various vaccination stations close to where I live. I...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer and COVID-19Since late 2019, COVID-19 has become a household name. It has changed many aspects of daily life. Especially for those living with...reactionscomments
Silence Is Not A CureIt is not enough to go in for a physical and be told, "You are ok, come back in a year." I...reactionscomments
No Financial Toxicity of SocietyThe term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This...reactions3comments
Finding the Best Prostate Cancer Doctor and TreatmentBeing diagnosed with prostate cancer was devastating. It caught me entirely off guard. It hit me so hard that I thought my...reactions17comments
Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill – Part 2Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they...reactions3comments
Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill - Part 1Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they...reactions3comments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 3: ADT Side EffectsFrederick talks about dealing with the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy in Part 3 of his series. Read Part 1 and...reactions7comments
Really - Who Am I? First there was surgery for the aggressive prostate cancer. Then came the recurrence. Then came hormone therapy plus 8 weeks of external beam...reactions3comments
