Emotional ConfettiAfter your life is thrown up in the air, be it from a prostate cancer diagnosis or some other unexpected earth-shattering life crisis, the emotional confetti of the many puzzle...reactions4comments
The Many Faces of a Partial PollyannaAm I a Pollyanna? According to Wikipedia, the Pollyanna principle is the tendency for people to remember pleasant things more accurately than unpleasant ones. A Pollyanna is illogically optimistic. It’s being...reactionscomments
Community Views: Making a Treatment DecisionChoosing a treatment for prostate cancer (PC) is a personal decision. There are several options to choose from, and each person must weigh unique factors when making this choice. To...reactions16comments
Exercise: A Source of Relief Throughout the Prostate Cancer JourneyMy father will be 90 in March. On his last doctor's visit, the one thing he said was that whatever you are doing, keep doing it. The one thing that...reactions1comment
What I Learned After Getting Prostate Cancer a Third TimeThis story begins in 2013 with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and a PSA reading of just 2.1. You read the numbers correctly. My...reactions75comments
Taking an Active Role in Your HealthFor some people, becoming an active member of your healthcare team can be challenging. Some may feel overwhelmed by all the information, test results, and treatment options, while others might...reactions1comment
When Panic Sets in After a Prostate Cancer DiagnosisHave you ever been on a fast moving roller coaster going 70 plus miles per hour, twirling, turning, and going upside down? You can’t predict each twist or turn. Or...reactions9comments
Community Views: Proudest Achievements Post Prostate Cancer DiagnosisFor many people, learning they have prostate cancer is one of the hardest experiences of their life. Then, at some point, they face the question of what comes next. The...reactionscomments
How To Care for a Loved One After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis"Your father has prostate cancer." My life was immediately altered by those words. You might be finding it difficult to know how to assist and soothe your loved one if...reactions2comments
Building Sexual ConnectionsIn a previous article I touched on the effect of prostate cancer and the multiple impacts it can have on a man’s sex life. After re-reading what I covered, it...reactions4comments
Emotions of the Daughter: Then Versus NowJust a few days before writing this article, I’m reminded that it was the anniversary of 11 years since my dad transitioned to his eternal resting place. His death still...reactions4comments
Climbing the Cancer MountainWe'll get to the cancer mountain in a moment but first let's examine ignorance. Ignorance among men about prostate cancer is widespread. A UK cancer charity, Prostate Cancer UK, recently...reactions3comments
Mental Resilience and Prostate CancerI was recently asked if I’d do an interview for regional television covering the North West of England. They were doing a series of interviews about mental health with a...reactions3comments
From Doctor to Patient: A Lifelong JourneyMy journey started as a child with my grandfather's death from prostate cancer. He was at the VA hospital and for some reason they wouldn't let me see him at...reactions3comments
Clinical Trials, Tomorrow's Medication: My Journey from Diagnosis to AdvocateClinical trials offer an opportunity to obtain tomorrow's medication today. Trials are research studies that test medical, surgical, or behavioral interventions in humans. Researchers conduct trials to determine whether a...reactions7comments
The Important Role of our GenesI recently read several articles that discussed what percent of all cancers are inherited, passed down from members within the family structure. One article estimated that up to 10 percent...reactions3comments
Yes, Active Surveillance Is a TreatmentOver the past several years (10 to be exact) I have coached countless men who are either concerned about a recent prostate cancer diagnosis or who are experiencing the impact of...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book GiveawayThe Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Book Giveaway is now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are celebrating Prostate Cancer Awareness Month with the theme of "Health Leaders and Their...reactions6comments
Addressing the Anger Behind a DiagnosisIn July 2023, time will amount to 11 years since my dad has transitioned to heaven after losing his battle to prostate cancer. Might I add that I am only...reactions8comments
Fertility After Prostate Cancer TreatmentAll prostate cancer treatment options affect your ability to release viable sperm. In this way, prostate cancer treatments often cause infertility. This means it is difficult or impossible to get...reactions2comments