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First off, what do hot flashes mean to you? Hot flashes are described as intense warmth on the skin to a patient. There is warmth that can be felt on...

In 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 of my...

The question was raised not long ago -- how did prostate cancer change your life? Where do I begin? First there was the initial shock of being told I had...

About 1 out of every 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. This disease affects many each year, but nobody is alone in this ongoing fight. To learn more...

Recently I and another post prostatectomy volunteer met (virtually of course) with about a dozen men who were about to undergo surgery. During our virtual chats we typically cover a...

I have written numerous articles on various topics regarding prostate cancer, many being amusing or slightly informative, but never have I touched upon the straight-forward subject matter of my treatment...

Fat is not a topic we talk about, especially when it comes to prostate cancer. In fact, fat is one of the last things we think about, especially as we...

My healthcare team never warned me about the emotional side effects of a prostate cancer diagnosis. I understood about the physical impacts but never considered emotional health. My healthcare team...

Many research firms offer paid research studies concerning different types of prostate cancer, and it does not hurt sharing information about your specific experience since your diagnosis. I made up...

Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...

When I was diagnosed, aged 60, it became clear fairly early on that our sex life was going to be adversely impacted. Being blunt, total emasculation in my 60th year...

The reality of prostate cancer in your life is – it will put a lot of stress and distress on you, your friends, and the members of your family. And...

Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...

Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide. However, without screening, many men do not know that they have prostate cancer because they do not have...

Diane interviews a man who changed his eating habits after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's what he said about his journey. I believe I can confidently say that I...

Earlier, I wrote about the perils of attempting to speak with an actual human on the telephone as I made every effort to check the status of my life insurance...

Frederick Thurber shares how he found comfort amid his prostate cancer battle through Reel Recovery, a fly fishing retreat for men living with or after cancer. After watching my father...

Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...

We talked about the costs of prostate cancer with ZERO360, a free program that helps people afford treatment. ZERO360 assigns you a case manager to help secure financial support, resolve...

Prostate cancer can be expensive. The average cost for treating it is about $2,800 a month. It helps to research expenses and financial assistance ahead of time. This will save...