Proton Therapy: What's the Catch? – Part 1Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment...reactions8comments
Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce the Risk of Deadly Prostate CancerProstate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in...reactions2comments
How’s the Water?In 2005, David Foster Wallace, an award-winning novelist and then professor at Pomona University, presented a commencement address to the graduating class...reactionscomments
Irony of Drug Treatments, My Rhythm of LifeI say irony because when I was 45 years old, my employer at the time sent me for a medical. The outcome...reactionscomments
"A Man and His Prostate:" The PlayThis may be one of the first theater reviews for ProstateCancer.net, so here’s the news: Ed Asner stars in a one-man show...reactions5comments
Vaccine, Vaccine, VaccineThe world is obsessed with vaccines. Well, in truth, it’s those vaccines that will hopefully set us free from COVID and allow...reactions6comments
Contacting Mortgage Company and Other LendersOne of the most overwhelming challenges that accompanies a cancer diagnosis is that of finding funds to cover all the normal day-to-day...reactions2comments
Facing A Biochemical RecurrenceFollowing the removal of my prostate in April of 2013 for cancer it appeared that everything was under control. Unfortunately, 2 years...reactions6comments
Milestones and Targets2020 saw many of us reach milestones that we were not able to celebrate thanks to being in various states of lockdown...reactions4comments
An Interview With My Wife: Part 2In May 2017 I had my runner's “groin strain” investigated by a sports injury doctor, as it was hampering my training for...reactionscomments
Finding Solace With Reel RecoveryFrederick Thurber shares how he found comfort amid his prostate cancer battle through Reel Recovery, a fly fishing retreat for men living...reactions7comments
It’s Getting Hot In HereFirst off, what do hot flashes mean to you? Hot flashes are described as intense warmth on the skin to a patient...reactionscomments
Who Will Provide?Recently I and another post prostatectomy volunteer met (virtually of course) with about a dozen men who were about to undergo surgery...reactionscomments
Fat and Prostate CancerFat is not a topic we talk about, especially when it comes to prostate cancer. In fact, fat is one of the...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Paid StudiesMany research firms offer paid research studies concerning different types of prostate cancer, and it does not hurt sharing information about your...reactions2comments
Let's Talk About Cancer: Part 2Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares...reactions9comments
Resilience TrainingThe reality of prostate cancer in your life is – it will put a lot of stress and distress on you, your...reactionscomments
Changing Eating Habits After A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – A Patient's StoryDiane interviews a man who changed his eating habits after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's what he said about his journey...reactionscomments
Catching ShadeFour and a half years ago, a creature was introduced to me that changed my life for the better. At the time...reactions2comments
Five Helpful Tips for CaregiversReceiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse...reactions1comment
