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Not 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...

The 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...

I 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...

One 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...

When 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...

Treatment 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...

2020 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...

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...

A 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...

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 with my...

Before 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...

Bobby 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...

After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013, I began to take a serious look at my diet and what I was consuming. As I honestly looked at my situation...

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...