Tackling the Never-Ending Mountain of BillsWe all know someone who has had cancer or even a friend with this horrible disease and what it can do to you. I have known people who take chemotherapy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Reflections: One Year After SurgeryJournal entry, May 1, 2019: Saw my urologist for quarterly PSA check. Good news: less than 0.04. Incontinence closer to being a non-issue. Gave me a sample of Stendra for...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Men of African AncestryBiological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry seem to persist despite endless pursuits from the medical research community. The defining factors, such as...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Participating in a Clinical Trial - Part 2Read Part I of Participating in a Clinical Trial. As I mentioned in Part 1, I had a PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scan a little over a week ago. This...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed. Yet fatigue can also drastically affect the day-to-day...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we share 10 strategies for coping when you’re feeling...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part IIIt’s on the Pickleball court that I have met fellow prostate cancer survivors. Some are reticent about discussing their diagnosis. I respect that. Others react as if I’m their long...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
The Journey Continues: Life After Prostate CancerPeople rarely realize the long-term impact of prostate cancer until it happens to them. Results from our 2019 In America survey revealed how prostate cancer and its side effects can...Reactions0reactionsComments17 comments
The Soundtrack of My JourneyI was diagnosed with stage IV in early June of 2006. It was a very trying time for me as you might guess. Nobody wants to hear they are dying...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part I“Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself” -James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Once you survive prostate cancer, you’re ready to take on most anything, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll on caregivers and family, particularly when they are...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Honest TrustThe life of a caregiver is not an easy one. We must endure and get accustomed to many different things each and every day. Trust me, it’s not always pretty...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very fast in a disorganized way. When this happens...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United States and around the world. CAD develops when...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or is terminal can be terrifying for a patient...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Is AFib Genetic?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...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and symptoms are important parts of a treatment plan...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Treated?Deep Vein Thrombosis treatment is designed to be preventive, a way to manage serious or life-threatening risks. It is intended to prevent pulmonary embolism, reduce the chance of death, and...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
How to Improve Heart HealthAbout 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of most racial and ethnic groups in the U.S...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of death in the United States and around the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments