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
Is My Sex Life Dead?Things are likely to be different following any type of prostate cancer treatment. The skill of the surgeon and the extent of...reactions3comments
Three Questions For A Big ImpactWhen dealing with the daily reality of living with prostate cancer, I occasionally can find myself becoming a bit overwhelmed thinking about...reactions3comments
People with Cancer Face Increased Risk of Death from Heart DiseaseAccording to a 2019 study from the Penn State Cancer Institute, cancer patients are at a higher risk of dying from heart...reactions1comment
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to RadiationAs I wrote in my last article, a switch flipped in my mind when my PSA jumped two points to an 8.3...reactions9comments
Dependent on Depends!I’m in the early stages of recovery from a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. My surgery was on April 16th, 2018. As I continue...reactions21comments
Pre-Surgery ThoughtsI now know I have a rather severe prostate cancer (PC), and in both my mind and my urologist’s mind, a robotic...reactionscomments
Dealing with DysfunctionIn a previous article, “My Treatment Choice”, I explained why the possible side effects of surgery, incontinence and erectile dysfunction, led me...reactions9comments
Staying Active During RecoveryIn May 2018, I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and opted for da Vinci...reactions7comments
Riding the Roller Coaster“By the time I write my next article, I am confident that cancer will be gone from my body.” That was the...reactions7comments
Treatment Regrets?Hindsight is twenty-twenty, and sometimes it can be hell. I’m almost always upbeat in my articles, but if I’m not totally truthful...reactions26comments
(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home DevicesAt-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going VirtualTelehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & HealingProfessor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactions2comments
