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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...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members across various conditions on what it’s...

I have read so many stories about people with diseases just giving up; especially when they hear the word cancer, terminal illness, or it’s a stage IV diagnosis. You feel...

It's in our wounds where you find our greatest healing. Let’s start healing from prostate cancer. I am not only referring to physical healing but more of a spiritual healing...

My name is Bob, and I’m a cancer survivor. Last year, I looked at many treatment options and guided by my surgeon, the da Vinci robot has made my prostate...

There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be a positive force for friends and loved ones...