Identifying Toxic Relationships After A Cancer DiagnosisWhen in a relationship, a cancer diagnosis can shake the very pillars of what you thought was perfect. The main support for cancer patients comes from their spouses or partners... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments7 comments
A Prostate Cancer Case Study: Part 1Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being... By Editorial Team 5 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Impact Of COVID-19 On Cancer ResearchWe all know that cancer research is vital to the future of those to be diagnosed with cancer in the years ahead. At the same time, we hope that research... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Ways to Prevent Urinary LeakageBecca shares tips for preventing urinary leakage after prostate cancer treatment... By Rebecca Ironside, MSPT1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Life Insurance Say WhatMany a person in my shoes, suffering from advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage 4, are very concerned with the continuing status of their life insurance policies. Not... By Duane Estep2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
The High Cost of Staying AliveFor one who is normally overly concerned about maintaining a budget and living within their means, a cancer diagnosis can seem to blow their world apart. Any earthly concerns of... By Duane Estep2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Raising Awareness and Saving LivesProstate cancer is generally not screened for in most parts of the world, or is being screened for less. This is leading to fewer cases being diagnosed but an increase... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
PSA TestingI've just read Gogs Gagnon's article on this subject and thought I'd add to the conversation. This is such an important area. We don't screen for prostate cancer in the... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments19 comments
(VIDEO) Write It DownI spoke with someone who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and going in for treatment and found himself not knowing what was actually going on. It's always a good idea... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
FDA Approves First PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging Drug for Men With Prostate CancerA new type of drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in PET imaging of men with prostate cancer. The drug, Gallium 68... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
When Will The Side Effects Go Away?Three years ago I had my first hormone jab. Now I’m going cold turkey. My last shot was three months ago, and the course of treatment is complete. All good... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments42 comments
A Brief History of Prostate Cancer TreatmentThe first case of prostate cancer was discovered in 1853 by J. Adams, a surgeon in London. In his report, the surgeon noted that it was “a very rare disease.”... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Prostate and the Digital Rectal ExamBefore my cancer diagnosis, I understood that men had prostates, but that was about the extent of my knowledge. The subject never came up in conversations, and I had no... By Gogs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments32 comments
Bah Humbug, But Not ReallyOkay, I admit it, I haven’t been a lover of the festive season for a long time. Yes, I know, absolute sacrilege. To my mind it had become too commercialized... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Value of FriendsHearing about Chadwick Boseman’s very sad cancer death and hearing that he kept his diagnosis very private got me thinking about the pros and cons of being open about your... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments8 comments
Prostate Cancer and Black Men: A Genetic Breakthrough?While it is well-understood that prostate cancer rates vary among people of different races and ethnicities, it is not clear why. In the United States, Black men are more likely... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Squeaky Bum Time: Monitoring My PSA LevelsHere in the UK a famous soccer manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, labeled the end of the soccer season “squeaky bum time:” that point in the season where everything was very... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
More Than Physical: The Emotional Toll Of Prostate CancerA prostate cancer diagnosis is life-changing. The diagnosis has a physical, emotional, and financial impact on those living with it. We conducted our 2020 Prostate Cancer In America survey to... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
What I Have Learned Since My Prostate Cancer DiagnosisWe Brits are very fond of talking about the weather. It changes frequently and our summers are as likely to be cold and wet as they are to be warm... By Simon Lord3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
From Diagnosis to Now: What A Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan Looks LikeFor some, receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis may come as a shock. Others might feel overwhelmed or scared. No matter whether the diagnosis is a surprise or expected, there is... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments