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Has my exercise program slowed the progression of cancer? Has it helped with the side effects of treatment? I can’t say my exercise program has slowed cancer. What I can...

Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper chambers of the heart, beat very fast in...

This article is dedicated to Kimberly Morgan Bossley, her bravery inspired me to write this. I remember 3 1/2 years ago when the doctor gave me the horrible news that...

As caregivers, you may be in charge of a partner, parent, grandparent, or other loved one with prostate cancer. Although every patient’s cancer experience and diagnosis is different, it’s important...

ProstateCancer.net advocate, Bob Tierno and his wife, Karen sat down to have an honest conversation about how prostate cancer changed their life together. My first thought after Bob told me...

Receiving a diagnosis of prostate cancer can be a life-altering experience, not only for the person diagnosed but also for the spouse, child, parent or friend who becomes the person’s...

Over the years, I have met with therapists for a wide variety of reasons: to unlock childhood issues; to help strengthen my marriage; to find direction as a parent; to...

Good day everyone, Dr. Nick here again with another article. This article is about alcohol consumption and prostate cancer. While I’m not the biggest drinker of alcohol, I do enjoy...

Chances are you know someone living with cancer. There’s an even greater chance you know someone suffering from prostate cancer. From what I understand there are over two hundred types...

Kegels can be helpful in strengthing the pelvic floor muscles following surgery for prostate cancer. This video covers two common mistakes that men often make while doing pelvic floor exercises...

In part four of his story, community member Coachestep talks about deciding to go on disability after coping with the brutal side effects of treatment and facing depression. Near the...

New and more accurate tests are needed to screen for and diagnose prostate cancer (PCa); the PCA3 gene test may be a part of the answer. Prostate cancer is one...

In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness like prostate cancer and its side effects. Phrases in quotes are the words of our community members...

In part three of his story, community member Coachestep talks about reaching out for support and coping with the emotional and physical toll of treatment. My friend, a fellow cancer...

I have commented to numerous guys here at ProstateCancer.net who’ve had prostate cancer (PCa) and a prostatectomy and later in their PCa journey reported they are "cancer-free" or their PSA...

My goal after surgery in April 2018 was to get back to normal exercise and travel as soon as possible. That meant experimentation with what kind of incontinence protection I...

In part two of his story, community member Coachestep talks about the events following his initial prostate cancer diagnosis and his deciding on his treatment plan. Read part I here...

Title: Guide to Surviving Prostate Cancer Author: Patrick C. Walsh, MD and Janet Farrar Worthington Hachette Book Group Fourth Edition, Revised and Updated May 2018 “The ultimate book on the...

Much has been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to three different scientists in 2017 for their work in unraveling its...

Cancer patients after they get their chemotherapy infusion usually feels pretty good until a couple of hours go by. Then the weakness of your body starts to set in. My...