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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments9 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
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...Reactions0reactionsComments2 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...Reactions0reactionsComments3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments1 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...Reactions0reactionsComments4 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...Reactions0reactionsComments84 comments