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I hope the answer is you are. I have read so many stories where men feel they are less than a man after a prostate cancer diagnosis or having surgery because...

Many men that are diagnosed with early-stage prostate cancer will achieve no evidence of disease (NED) after getting treatment. There is the possibility for prostate cancer to progress after getting...

Unsurprisingly, given that I have prostate cancer and write about it, I get emails offering medical products and advice. One popped into my inbox and is from a doctor who...

Unlike parts 1 and 2 of this series, I’ll be writing part 3 in the past tense as it was really difficult for me to concentrate enough while going through...

According to a recent article in the Science section of the British newspaper, “The Telegraph,” British scientists are developing an MRI test that “detects dangerous cancers years before they cause...

In this article, I want to discuss dating and prostate cancer. There are many men who are not in long-term relationships who want to be with someone. They have made...

New medical treatment always makes me ask two questions: With that in mind, I want to share my radiotherapy experiences and introduce you to the donut of doom, a device...

When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the first thing that entered my mind was, "Where will he go for treatment?" He is elderly and lives in a small...

This question was asked to me and I really couldn’t come up with a right or wrong answer. I recently met a lady who found out her husband had prostate...

Four and a half years ago, a creature was introduced to me that changed my life for the better. At the time, she was a little puppy, cuddling and squirming...

I came across more information about masturbation and prostate cancer (PC). The information said men who masturbated more had a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. At first read, I...

Music is powerful and can help transport us to a clear and positive space when times get tough. These are some of the songs that helped me through my prostate...

As a high school principal for nine years, I had the pleasure of handing diplomas to, and sharing handshakes and hugs with, around three thousand students, including two of my...

For the absence of doubt, the Unwelcome Guest is my prostate cancer; the kind of guest who leaves cigarette burns in the carpet and the shower running, which brings the...

Scott Matheny, an advocate on SkinCancer.net, is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to their own health and well-being. In this episode...

Read Part I of Prostate Cancer and Your Mental Health. One of the downsides of modern life is that fountain of all knowledge: the internet. Great in some ways, but...

The thing with men is that we are supposed to be tough and not show our emotions as that could show weakness. No, we’re told and molded early on to...

When your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, may need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can vary dramatically from person to person, but extra...

In May 2018, I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and opted for da Vinci robotic surgery to remove my prostate. To start...

There are many life events, including a cancer diagnosis, that can erode the quality of one’s mental health. I think of my own mental health as being comprised of three...