Thinking Back, When I Was First DiagnosedPeople sometimes ask me what it was like when I first found out--when I first got diagnosed... Oh wow, that brings back...reactions2comments
Raising Awareness and Saving LivesProstate cancer is generally not screened for in most parts of the world, or is being screened for less. This is leading...reactions2comments
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
African Americans, Prostate Cancer & Doctor TrustIn October 2018, I attended the Prostate Cancer Today conference in Virginia, sponsored by Prostate Cancer International. While it was the only...reactions1comment
Man Up to Prostate CancerA couple years ago, I was asked to be a keynote speaker at a national conference of oncology nurses. Prior to arrival...reactions1comment
Sex, Sexuality, and MasculinityI was 60 years of age when I was diagnosed with stage 4 incurable prostate cancer. I started lifelong androgen deprivation therapy...reactions6comments
Diagnosed at 46: My Stage 4 Prostate Cancer StoryAnyone who has ever been diagnosed with a chronic disease shares something in common. We all have to find methods of dealing...reactions17comments
A Superhuman Dad: Reflections Of A Son Left Behind"The strength of a warrior is not defined by the wars he wins, but the times he seeks for peace." -- Aniket...reactions3comments
A Metastatic Prostate Cancer Story: Stage 4, Part 1After writing for this site for over a year, I realized that I’ve never completely shared my experience with stage IV metastatic...reactions2comments
Reactions to a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis, and the Heroes Who Helped Us Through itVery few pieces of news hit harder than finding out you have cancer. Fear and anxiety are quick to set in. But...reactionscomments
Reactions to Being DiagnosedIn our society, all types of cancer bear so much stigma. We are used to such a strong association of cancer with...reactions7comments
Take Our Poll and Share: What Is a Biopsy Like?A biopsy can help diagnose prostate cancer. But while some people experience mild pain and discomfort from the procedure, others find it...reactions15comments
Mental and Emotional WellnessThere is a need to understand mental and emotional wellness in the course of prostate cancer therapy and treatment. Societal and pandemic-related...reactions3comments
I Share This in the HopeNo one knows the pain, distress, or whatever you want to name it that a cancer survivor goes through. I am just...reactionscomments
Treatment AdvancesI vividly remember a conversation with an eminent professor, whose specialty is prostate cancer, at a research event. It was about two...reactions5comments
From 509 to <0.1: My Prostate Cancer Experience with the STAMPEDE TrialClinical trials offer an opportunity to obtain tomorrow's medication today. Trials are research studies that test medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions in...reactions7comments
Where Does the Time Go? 12+ Years After Losing My Dad to Prostate CancerIt has been 12 years since my dad lost his battle to prostate cancer. Time has continued to move forward; however, his...reactionscomments
My Journey to Becoming A Prostate Cancer Warrior After My Stage IV DiagnosisMy name is Todd Seals. I live in the rural town of Silverlake Wa. 20 miles due west of Mt. St. Helens...reactions20comments
Two LettersTodd shares two letters -- one to his past self and another to himself in the future. Dear Former Me, You don’t...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
