"C-Day:" The Day I Learned I Had Prostate CancerPrior to a routine physical in December of 2016, I had blood drawn for a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. It had...reactions9comments
Wait And See Or Treat Now?I am often asked by newly diagnosed men and their partners if there is a difference between active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
Caregiver Spotlight: KatieKatie's husband, Ed, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. After standing by her husband through surgery and treatment, Katie talks...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Life TogetherIn this video, I will talk about 3 ways to keep your life together following a prostate cancer diagnosis when everything in...reactionscomments
Choosing LifeThey say life is about choices. Well, I did not choose prostate cancer and I certainly did not choose to have an aggressive...reactionscomments
What is AFib?Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
Patti’s Caregiving Story: Lessons from Depression and Self-CareIn Part II of Patti's caregiving story, Patti goes into more detail about her experiences as Len's caregiver as he battled prostate...reactions4comments
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's CaregiverFor awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a...reactionscomments
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...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy HabitsAre you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer?...reactions4comments
Workplace Accommodations Under the Americans With Disabilities ActLiving with a chronic disease, like cancer, can sometimes make it difficult to function in the workplace. But despite struggling daily, many...reactions1comment
What Your Partner UnderstandsHearing you have prostate cancer for the first time always comes as a shock on many levels. If you have a partner...reactions1comment
June is Men's Health Awareness MonthWhat advice will men follow when it comes to June and men's health awareness? Perhaps...focusing on one issue may offer a possible...reactions2comments
What About Prostate Cancer and Stress? (Part 3)In part 3 of this series on stress and prostate cancer, we will look at how I am managing prostate cancer stress...reactions1comment
SSDI’s Extended Period of EligibilityFollowing fully completing my first Trial Work Period (TWP) service month, I had to call and report my income for the month...reactionscomments
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat...reactions1comment
With Prostate Cancer, You Need To Think Like A ReporterBeing in and around the news business for most of my career it comes naturally for me to think like a reporter...reactions1comment
Understanding Social Security Disability BenefitsLiving with a chronic health condition such as prostate cancer can have a huge impact on your life. Unfortunately, despite advanced treatments...reactionscomments
SSDI’s Trial Work PeriodOne day, I received a letter from Social Security Disability and tucked away deep inside the envelope was a brochure concerning what...reactionscomments
