The Best Laid PlansThe Scottish poet, Robert Burns, wrote his poem “To a Mouse” in 1875. He had no idea that his sad lyric about a mouse whose home is upturned by a...reactions2comments
Living In The MomentProstate cancer impacts you below the belt and also above the shoulders. With that in mind here are a few tricks I have learned to address the never-ending mind games this...reactionscomments
It's Your Health - It's Your ResponsibilityI've always been someone who trusts medical professionals when it comes to treating serious diseases like my prostate cancer. And when it comes to broken bones, removing ticks and splinters...reactions1comment
Why I FightIn 2015, the New Horizons space probe flew past Pluto. This was the result of much money, much planning, and a group of incredible scientists doing ridiculous things with mathematics...reactions2comments
Infographic: Pain Management Treatment and CareIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of ProstateCancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic Pain in America survey to ask members of...reactionscomments
Supporting Men and Their FamiliesI remember well the utter devastation of being told firstly that I had cancer and then the indescribable feeling of being told that there was no cure. You immediately go...reactions3comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway 2020: Make A Difference Package (CLOSED)This year for Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, we are doing things a little bit differently! We’re offering a chance to win our Make A Difference Package - make a difference...reactions3comments
All I Can SayWhat can you say to your partner after you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer so that they understand what you are facing? It may just be 3 words...reactions7comments
Good GriefLucy is crouched down on one knee. Her index finger supports a football standing on end. Charlie Brown approaches the football and just as he swings his leg to kick...reactions1comment
The New "Digital" ExamWhen the radiation oncologist’s office called to schedule my follow-up visit after external beam radiation, I was taken back when asked, “Can we do this remotely via mobile phone or...reactions2comments
Managing Stress (Part 2)This is the second video in the series on managing stress after you hear the 4 simple words...you have prostate cancer. There can be a large amount of stress that...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer is Top of the (Medical) ChartsJust this spring, we got the unwelcome news that prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer here among men in the UK. Men, we are top of the...reactions17comments
How to Stay Centered When Newly Diagnosed with Prostate CancerSo often, after learning of a prostate cancer diagnosis, the focus is only on doctors. Yes, doctors play a crucial role in surviving prostate cancer, but they are not the...reactions9comments
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 you not familiar with what a PNS designation...reactionscomments
50/50 GameProstate cancer is more than a physical battle. In the long run, the other half is mental and it brings many challenges along the way. While none of us can...reactionscomments
Reasons to be CheerfulA heartfelt plea was posted on our Facebook page: Are there any cancer success stories or is it all doom and gloom? It’s a tough question but I’m going to...reactions10comments
A Good News Cancer Diagnosis?As many of you know I have been a prostate cancer survivor for almost eight years. And in many ways, I've learned over that period to not panic and to...reactions5comments
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...reactions2comments
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...reactions3comments
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...reactions1comment