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
People with Cancer Face Increased Risk of Death from Heart DiseaseAccording to a 2019 study from the Penn State Cancer Institute, cancer patients are at a higher risk of dying from heart...reactions1comment
Gearing Up for the Trial Work PeriodTime passed quickly once I finished my Taxotere chemo infusions. I began to recover from the side effects of having poison in...reactionscomments
What You Wish Medical Professionals Knew About Prostate CancerThe fight against cancer is never easy, but it can be all the more problematic when you are facing a cancer that...reactions11comments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactions2comments
How Does Your Partner Understand Your Prostate Cancer?If you’re a writer on this website, you occasionally get helpful article ideas from our Editors. I think of them as friendly...reactionscomments
You and Mr. ProstateI ran across the findings of a 2019 survey of some 3,000 men, age 50+ who were asked about prostate issues. Sponsored by...reactionscomments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of LifeIn September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of prostatecancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
The (Virtual) Doctor Is In! Sharing Telehealth ExperiencesAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues, telehealth is being used by more and more people. Telehealth is also sometimes called telemedicine or virtual...reactions1comment
