Different ToolsIf you have been diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, chances are good that you may be able to take advantage of something called active surveillance. A low-risk cancer is one... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Proton Therapy: What's the Catch? – Part 1Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment. Read Part 2. As the saying goes, when... By Bobby Bofinger3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
How’s the Water?In 2005, David Foster Wallace, an award-winning novelist and then professor at Pomona University, presented a commencement address to the graduating class at Kenyon College. During the presentation, he told... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Irony of Drug Treatments, My Rhythm of LifeI say irony because when I was 45 years old, my employer at the time sent me for a medical. The outcome was that I was borderline clinically obese, and... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Dinna FashAn old Scots-Gaelic phrase “dinna fash” has become a war cry for this old battle hardened cancer warrior. “Dinna fash” translates into English as “do not worry” or “do not... By Duane Estep2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
A Prostate Cancer Personal StoryI joined a prostate support group a few months ago. I wanted to learn more about this disease since my father was diagnosed at the age of 72. I've met some... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
What Are Digital Therapeutics?Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
"A Man and His Prostate:" The PlayThis may be one of the first theater reviews for ProstateCancer.net, so here’s the news: Ed Asner stars in a one-man show called "A Man and His Prostate," and you... By Jim-Bob Williams2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Personal ObservationsNot long ago I met a woman whose husband had passed from un-diagnosed prostate cancer. By the time he gave in (due to significant pain), he discovered both the cause... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Vaccine, Vaccine, VaccineThe world is obsessed with vaccines. Well, in truth, it’s those vaccines that will hopefully set us free from COVID and allow us to return to something close to call... By Jim Preen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments6 comments
About EDI am not talking about my friend and fishing partner, Edward (Ed). Nope… I am talking about the big question that comes up most often in our prostate cancer education... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
Contacting Mortgage Company and Other LendersOne of the most overwhelming challenges that accompanies a cancer diagnosis is that of finding funds to cover all the normal day-to-day bills and still be able to pay for... By Duane Estep3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Not Getting Trapped by Our WoundsWhen we meet someone new, be it socially or for business, we often try to gain a better understanding about that person by trying to discover things we might have... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prostate Cancer and Radiation EnteritisTreatment for prostate cancer usually includes radiation therapy. This can be either external beam radiation therapy or internal (brachytherapy). Radiation therapy has many potential side effects. These side effects include... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
Milestones and Targets2020 saw many of us reach milestones that we were not able to celebrate thanks to being in various states of lockdown during the Covid pandemic. In Greater Manchester UK... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
My Advice for Anyone with Cancer: Get a Therapist!Editor's Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, BladderCancer.net, and was written by Mac Howard. If you do not have a therapist, my advice is to get... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Remain Relevant to Remain HealthyA monumental struggle that many prostate cancer patients suffer from is a nagging feeling that they do not matter in the overall scheme of things. These feelings can be fed... By Duane Estep3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
An Interview With My Wife: Part 2In May 2017 I had my runner's “groin strain” investigated by a sports injury doctor, as it was hampering my training for an ultra-marathon. This is my interview with my... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer SurgeryBefore my prostate cancer diagnosis, I took my erections for granted. That is, I never gave them a second thought. They were always reliable, required no foreplay, and were ready... By Gogs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments
Proton Therapy: What’s the Catch? – Part 3Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment. Read Part 1 and Part 2. And now... By Bobby Bofinger2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments8 comments