The Shock of Being Diagnosed at 45 With Prostate CancerIn 2017, on my 45th birthday, prostate cancer entered my life. Cancer wasn’t on my radar. It showed up quietly through numbers...reactions2comments
Join the Conversation: 3 Forums on PSA TestingThe prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of prostate antigen in a person's blood. When a man's PSA level is higher...reactions15comments
Songs for Hard TimesMusic is powerful and can help transport us to a clear and positive space when times get tough. These are some of...reactionscomments
My Insight Into My Father’s Prostate Cancer StorySeveral years ago, we received the devastating news that my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer. When it comes to men’s health;...reactions4comments
Living With a Chronic Condition and WorkingWhen you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With...reactionscomments
How I Chose a Treatment That Prioritized My Qualify of LifeAfter scheduling my first appointment with a urologist to begin the diagnostic process for prostate cancer, I started researching treatment options. I...reactions24comments
Can a Certain Smell be a Sign of Prostate Cancer?Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Since my father got this disease, I learned that one...reactions18comments
What My Cancer is Taking Away and What it May be Giving BackI want to share what my prostate cancer is taking away, and what it may be giving back. The first negative that...reactions22comments
Navigating Sex After Prostate Cancer: A Guide to Using Sex ToysIf you remember from my introduction to Selfless Sex article, I mentioned that you may have to change things up in the...reactionscomments
Stats Angst: Waiting on Your Test ResultsI’ve heard what the doctor's referring to as Stats Angst and for those with prostate cancer, the stat that we are generally...reactions21comments
How Pelvic Floor Therapy Helped My ED Recovery After Prostate CancerWhile recovering from radiation therapy and hormone therapy for prostate cancer, I had no clear memory of my health before treatment. I...reactions6comments
What About Prostate Cancer and Stress?The words "you have prostate cancer" are perhaps the most frightening words a man can hear. After you get over the initial shock...reactions2comments
Loss of Penis Length After Prostate Cancer TreatmentLoss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention...reactions22comments
Making Peace with Rising PSA After ProstatectomyThe prostate produces PSA. And since both healthy and cancerous prostate cells manufacture PSA, a prostatectomy aims to remove the entire prostate...reactions63comments
Community Views: How We Deal with Side Effects of Prostate Cancer TreatmentWhen you learn you have prostate cancer, you face some big decisions. Making decisions about the various treatments is complicated. Every type...reactions17comments
What are the Risks of Infection After a Prostate Biopsy?A prostate biopsy is used to confirm or diagnose prostate cancer. During this procedure, doctors collect tissue samples to look at for...reactions5comments
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...reactions19comments
Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful?One procedure that helps diagnose prostate cancer is a biopsy. In this, a doctor takes tissue from the prostate gland to study...reactions24comments
Is Dark Chocolate Good for Prostate Health?We had a Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) speak at one of our monthly prostate cancer education and support group meetings. Chances are...reactions1comment
Dealing With Hot FlashesHot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, sweating, and redness. They are common for women undergoing menopause. Men with prostate cancer undergoing...reactions55comments
