PARP Inhibitors: The Move Towards Genetic Targeted Treatment for Prostate CancerDr. Daniel P. Petrylak, MD spoke of poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) inhibitors having the potential to change the standard of care for prostate...reactionscomments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActLiving with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many...reactions1comment
What Your Partner UnderstandsHearing you have prostate cancer for the first time always comes as a shock on many levels. If you have a partner...reactions1comment
June is Men's Health Awareness MonthWhat advice will men follow when it comes to June and men's health awareness? Perhaps...focusing on one issue may offer a possible...reactions2comments
What About Prostate Cancer and Stress? (Part 3)In part 3 of this series on stress and prostate cancer, we will look at how I am managing prostate cancer stress...reactions1comment
SSDI’s Extended Period of EligibilityFollowing fully completing my first Trial Work Period (TWP) service month, I had to call and report my income for the month...reactionscomments
The Wake Up CallMen are often taken back when I casually mention that prostate cancer is as great a threat to a man’s life as...reactionscomments
With Prostate Cancer, You Need To Think Like A ReporterBeing in and around the news business for most of my career it comes naturally for me to think like a reporter...reactions1comment
Research Supporting Kegel ExercisesHow many Kegels should I do? How long should I be practicing my pelvic floor exercises? There are a lot of questions...reactions7comments
Understanding Social Security Disability BenefitsLiving with a chronic health condition such as prostate cancer can have a huge impact on your life. Unfortunately, despite advanced treatments...reactionscomments
The Myths and Misconceptions of Prostate CancerProstate cancer is not something that people talk about often. As a result, the misconceptions are rampant. To highlight the many misunderstandings...reactions12comments
So Many Drugs...So Many Side EffectsWith any illness, we take over the counter and prescription drugs. They both have possible side effects that are not always welcomed...reactionscomments
SSDI’s Trial Work PeriodOne day, I received a letter from Social Security Disability and tucked away deep inside the envelope was a brochure concerning what...reactionscomments
Losing A Friend To A DiseaseWhen I lost my friend to prostate cancer, I didn’t know how to feel. The pain was so much for me to...reactions1comment
What About Prostate Cancer and Stress? (Part 2)Stress and anxiety are never a good combination. Apparently being on edge 24/7 generates a never-ending dump of cortisol, a powerful hormone...reactions2comments
Honoring All Who Have Been Touched by CancerOn National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate anyone whose life has...reactionscomments
Is My Sex Life Dead?Things are likely to be different following any type of prostate cancer treatment. The skill of the surgeon and the extent of...reactions3comments
Be Prepared for Medical Emergencies!If we are old enough to have prostate cancer, we usually also have other underlying health conditions. And on Friday, 4/17/20, I...reactions1comment
A Dose of LaughterLiving with a chronic health condition can take a toll on your mental health. Life often seems full of the things you...reactions2comments
Three Questions For A Big ImpactWhen dealing with the daily reality of living with prostate cancer, I occasionally can find myself becoming a bit overwhelmed thinking about...reactions3comments
