Proton Therapy: What’s the Catch? – Part 3Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment...reactions8comments
Proton Beam Therapy: A Survivor’s StoryProton beam therapy is a hot discussion topic in this community and when I received an interesting note from Vickie about her partner’s...reactions7comments
Prostate Cancer is Not Just an Older Man’s DiseaseI always thought prostate cancer was an “old man’s” disease. After all, I didn’t know anyone who had it. And I understood...reactions20comments
Prostate Cancer Quiz: Myths vs. FactsThere are a lot of misconceptions about prostate cancer. Trying to sort through them and find the facts can be difficult. For...reactions8comments
From Diagnosis to Now: What A Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan Looks LikeFor some, receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis may come as a shock. Others might feel overwhelmed or scared. No matter whether the...reactions2comments
Blood in Urine and Other Issues After Prostate SurgeryI remember having to contact my father’s urologist to confirm his appointment for the next day's check-up. It had been 7 weeks...reactions7comments
Dealing With Prostate Cancer: Some Keys To A Positive Outlook"There is a malignancy." My urologist delivered those words virtually, thanks to Covid, with the professional empathy and courtesy all patients deserve...reactions22comments
Why Me? A Positive Self-ExaminationSometimes we ask that age old question, “why me?” But not always. Do we ever ask “why me” when we win the...reactionscomments
Men’s Health: Talking About Sex and IntimacySexual health is a topic that can sometimes be overlooked or hard to talk about. For Men’s Health Month, we dedicated time...reactions6comments
Thinking “Cancer Free” Might Come Back to Bite You!I have commented to numerous guys here at ProstateCancer.net who’ve had prostate cancer (PCa) and a prostatectomy and later in their PCa...reactions33comments
My Radiotherapy StoryRadiotherapy is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It uses high doses of radiation to target and kill cancer cells. Perhaps you...reactions59comments
Sharing My Prostate Cancer History With a New PartnerStepping back into the dating pool after 50 years of marriage while being a post-op prostate cancer survivor was, to say the...reactions6comments
Ahead of the Curve of Erectile FunctionI am a pelvic floor physical therapist and have treated many people for sexual dysfunction. That includes men and women of all...reactions22comments
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...reactions16comments
Keeping the Brain SharpChemotherapy, turned out, was extremely tough on my mental skills and my memory. My oncologist provided a list of activities I could...reactions4comments
More Than Sex: Intimacy After Prostate Cancer TreatmentSex is only one way to express intimacy. Whether holding hands or cooking together, different forms of intimacy can be great for...reactions24comments
The High Cost of Staying AliveFor one who is normally overly concerned about maintaining a budget and living within their means, a cancer diagnosis can seem to...reactionscomments
Why It Can be Good to Have a Positive MindsetSo, what happens next after being diagnosed with prostate cancer? Furthermore, what if the doctor tells you that they don’t know what...reactions1comment
Making Doctor Terminology RelatableAs a true and divine daddy’s girl, I felt the need to accompany my mom and dad to as many doctor’s appointments...reactions1comment
My Neighbor's Experience With Proton TherapyI was walking in my neighborhood the other day and just stop to talk to my neighbor. He shared with me that he...reactions4comments
