“The Big Three” for Diagnostic ErrorA 2019 study looking at harms related to misdiagnosis was published in the medical journal Diagnosis, the official journal of the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM). The study...reactions2comments
What Are You Smelling?Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Since my father got this disease, I learned that one out of every eight men will be diagnosed...reactions10comments
Chemotherapy. The Ultimate Steel DonutMy wife Holly and I have a little tradition that we do when things in our lives get a little crazy or out of control. She runs her own insurance...reactions2comments
Snake OilWhen I was first diagnosed with prostate cancer a doctor told me if he could prescribe exercise as a pill, he’d write the script for every one of his patients...reactions3comments
What Should I Eat? Should I Go Low Carb? But I Like My Bread!As a physical therapist, I often counsel my patients on many aspects of healthy living. I strongly believe that the food you eat can make a really significant impact on...reactions2comments
Double Winner: Coronary Artery Disease and Prostate CancerThe average age for prostate cancer diagnosis is seventy-three. That means that most men who have been diagnosed in the last few years were in their twenties in the late...reactions1comment
Can Your Diagnosis Make You Angry?We know mental health conditions and some diseases go hand and hand. What do you do when a loved one has just got a diagnosis of prostate cancer and the...reactionscomments
Steel DonutsBack in the Stone Age, when I was a boy still in pursuit of a future long term contact with the Detroit Tigers, I played Little League baseball. I only...reactions5comments
Us TOO's New Forum for Gay Men and Their PartnersFor Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, ProstateCancer.net sat down with Us TOO to talk about the organization’s support groups designed for caregivers and partners. Mike is a volunteer and leader of...reactionscomments
Survivors' Guide to RadiationNext to surgery, radiation is the most common treatment we hear about in the community, both in terms of success and side effects. Exchange experiences and get tips in the...reactionscomments
September, Say Do You Remember?September is tremendously important and not just because it’s the title of perhaps the best song ever recorded by the magisterial Earth Wind and Fire. Yes, I know others will...reactions6comments
Survivors' Guide to SurgeryDespite new treatment options, surgery remains a common option for prostate cancer treatment. We're digging into the experiences of folks who've had surgery. Keep reading to find out how to...reactionscomments
The All New Full MontyMy prostate cancer journey has just past the 4 years in remission after non-nerve sparing radical prostatectomy. Since that time a lot of things have happened and I have received...reactionscomments
Community Guide to Advanced Prostate CancerWhile there's a lot of things that bring cancer survivors of all stages together, there are some things that alter the experience for advanced stage folks. From fatigue to a...reactions3comments
Wanted...A Crystal BallI was recently reading an article on the internet that was written by a physician who's specialty was palliative care. The main thrust of his article was this: If you...reactions14comments
The Power in CommunityWe have a community of people living with prostate cancer and other folks dealing with it. Our communities are made up of doctors, lawyers, teachers, public service workers just to...reactions2comments
Advanced Cancer Spotlight: SamIn this Spotlight series, we talk with community members about their diagnosis and treatment journeys. We also discuss what awareness means and what other folks diagnosed should know. Sam is...reactions4comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and ConditionsOfficial Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway - CLOSEDThis year's giveaway is...homework? We're offering a chance to score some free required reading for prostate cancer advocates. We're also honored to include a canvas print donated by artist and...reactions4comments
Donut of Doom: First BlastRead the first part of Jim's Donut of Doom odyssey in The Unwelcome Guest: Donut of Doom. I remember feeling quite apprehensive the day before my radiotherapy treatment was due...reactions1comment