What is Breakthrough Pain and How Do I Manage It?Breakthrough pain (BTP) is just that, a sudden onset level of pain that is separate from the ongoing pain generally well managed...reactionscomments
The Other Bone HealthOsteoporosis, it doesn’t just affect women. Men with prostate cancer may need to be on the lookout for this as well. More...reactionscomments
Higher Suicide Rates Among People with Urologic CancersPeople with urologic cancers – prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers – are five times more likely to commit suicide, according to recent...reactionscomments
The All New Full MontyMy prostate cancer journey has just past the 4 years in remission after non-nerve sparing radical prostatectomy. Since that time a lot...reactionscomments
Wanted...A Crystal BallI was recently reading an article on the internet that was written by a physician who's specialty was palliative care. The main...reactions14comments
Peace, Love, Music…and Prostate CancerMy college girlfriend and I were married on July 7, 1969, in a small backyard ceremony in a rural Pennsylvania town. She...reactions4comments
Resources for Cancer CaregiversWhen your loved one has cancer, you, the caregiver, may need help too. The type and frequency of help that's needed can...reactions2comments
Workplace Discrimination – Know Your Workplace RightsWhen you live with a chronic illness or disability, it can sometimes be difficult to function in the workplace. However, many workers...reactionscomments
Tips for Minimizing Your Fall RiskFall risks are all around, but when your mobility is impaired, fall risks are amplified. As such, so should be your awareness...reactionscomments
Living With podcast: Men's Health MonthScott Matheny, an advocate on SkinCancer.net, is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical TrialsEach year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions2comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & ResponsibilitiesInformed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical TrialsWhen many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
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...reactions1comment
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...reactions1comment
Cancer and Circadian Rhythms: The BasicsMuch has been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to three different scientists...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & FamilyIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
