Cancer at ChristmasThe expectations are high on the part of everyone to have a good time. Friends are gathered, food is shared, and presents unwrapped. Then of course there are the songs:... By Jim Preen3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 2In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support... By Bob Tierno3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Food is MedicineAlthough we may consider the phrase "food is medicine" to be part of our society’s more recent trend towards healthy eating, this phrase is actually attributed to Hippocrates, the Greek... By Erin Glace2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How Important is a Good Bedside Manner?We talk about bedside manner because it’s important to us as patients and to those around us. We want a pretty special combination of empathy, knowledge, experience, practical skills and... By Simon Lord3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Living With a Chronic Condition and WorkingWhen you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With podcast episode, hear from six Health Union contributors... By Emily Downward1 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Incontinence and the High Altitude Challenge: ClimbingWill's continues the story from Incontinence and High Altitude Challenge: Backpacking where he shares his experience managing incontinence on a rock climb trip. Three days after returning home after backpacking... By Will Jones2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 1In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support... By Bob Tierno4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Prostate Cancer and Narrative TherapyIn this article, I want to discuss Narrative Therapy (NT) and prostate cancer. I was given an article by a colleague who knows I write for ProstateCancer.net. The article is... By Nick Myers3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Not in a VacuumEditor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, BladderCancer.net, and was written by Mac Howard. Cancer has been an incredible teacher, a constant companion, and a challenge... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In America: What’s That?The In America survey is now closed To learn more about the challenges of living with prostate cancer, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you... By Editorial Team 2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
My MovemberAs many of you probably already know, November is “Movember” month: an annual movement to spread awareness and raise funds for men’s health, especially focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer... By Angela Lundberg3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I’ve Hit Rock Bottom (And Everyone’s Cheering)I’ve just had some pretty good news and that’s what all the cheering is about, but it needs a little context, so bear with me. I celebrated my 65th birthday... By Jim Preen2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Why the Holidays Can Be HardEvery year around this time, I find myself confused about my emotions. Sometimes I feel happiness and excitement about the holiday season; other times I feel lingering sadness or even... By Alison Petok2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Ten Movembers: What Have I Learned?I’m writing this in Australia appropriately enough as it’s the home country of Movember, an organization now so well-known that it’s easy to forget that it only dates back 15... By Simon Lord2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments1 comments
A Momentary Liberation: Part 3Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK... By Dan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments2 comments
A Momentary Liberation: Part 2Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK... By Dan Cole3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
A Momentary LiberationEditor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text or call National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK... By Dan Cole2 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Two LettersTodd shares two letters -- one to his past self and another to himself in the future. Dear Former Me, You don’t realize it yet but one day you will... By Todd Seals3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stay the Course: Movember’s True NorthProstateCancer.net sat down with Movember to talk about the Movember movement, bring awareness to men’s health, and introduce Movember’s new True North online platform, a set of resources and tools... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Us Too and A Forum For Her: Supporting Caregivers and PartnersProstateCancer.net sat down with Us TOO to talk about the organization’s support groups designed for caregivers and partners. Kathie and Polly are volunteers who assist in running “A Forum for... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions0reactionsComments3 comments