When Life Gives You Lemons...Make LemonadeI was talking to one of my friends who have psoriatic arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that I have had for over 30 years. Psoriatic arthritis is a type... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Personal Battle Plan For StressCoping with prostate cancer at any stage is not easy. Some men may experience a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of prostate cancer-related treatments and testing... By Dennis E. Golden2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Navigating Medical Decisions When Newly Diagnosed With Prostate CancerWith the initial shock that comes from learning you have prostate cancer, it can be hard to know what to do next. Starting this journey can seem overwhelming, but it... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
No WarningLots of guys ignore the subtle warning signs of prostate cancer like issues in the bedroom or getting up multiple times at night to pee. What they try to avoid is... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
You Have Been Diagnosed – Now What?As survivors, we often spend time talking about how we might deal with the reality of...or the potential for...developing advancing prostate cancer after initial treatment. That got me thinking that... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
What Not to Say to Someone With Prostate CancerUnless someone has experienced cancer themselves, they often do not know what to say. So often, friends and family, upon learning someone has cancer, say things that are unhelpful at... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments66 comments
The Final CountdownIt’s close on three years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and in a month my treatment for the ejection of my unwelcome guest should come to a close... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Sourcing The InternetFinding reliable information about prostate cancer on the Internet can be a challenge. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate fact from friction or truth from reality?... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
The Downside of IsolationI have been reading Together -- The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek Murthy and it got me thinking about the many men I... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Is Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia?Chemotherapy treatments aim to kill cancer cells in the body. These medications target fast-growing cells in the body and destroy them. While some of the fast-growing cells being killed by... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Poetry and Prostate CancerI first started writing poetry in a college creative writing class in 1968. I was nineteen, a sophomore and running the half mile and mile for the track team. I... By Will Jones3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
No Real AnswersWhat happens when there are no answers to the questions? How do I help others when no one can say for sure what will happen next? When it comes to prostate... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Wait And See Or Treat Now?I am often asked by newly diagnosed men and their partners if there is a difference between active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting (WW). The answer is YES there are real... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Explaining Prostate Cancer To Younger KidsLike any other chronic disease, a prostate cancer diagnosis will significantly affect your life. It will affect your friends, your colleagues, and most importantly your family. This will be a... By Diane Talbert3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
COVID-19 Updates, July 16: Updates on People at Risk, Testing, Reopening, and a VaccineEven after months of navigating life in the COVID-19 era, keeping up with new information and news can be overwhelming. Below are some of the latest developments surrounding COVID-19 for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Caregiver Spotlight: KatieKatie's husband, Ed, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. After standing by her husband through surgery and treatment, Katie talks about her experience supporting someone with cancer. As... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Keeping Your Life TogetherIn this video, I will talk about 3 ways to keep your life together following a prostate cancer diagnosis when everything in your world seems to be falling apart. I... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Ongoing PSA FearIt happens every time the nurse calls and says, "Dennis, it's time to schedule your next PSA test." With almost 8 years of PSA testing every 6 months, I look... By Dennis E. Golden1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments12 comments
Facing the Uncertainty of Prostate Cancer with My DoctorA prostate cancer diagnosis often comes with a mountain of new information to digest. Doctors are there with us through the entire process from screening through diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Prostate Cancer and PTSDI have prostate cancer and I’ve had PTSD, but in my case, the two aren’t linked, but they can be. Although my cancer diagnosis petrified me, and I get stats... By Jim Preen4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments