Trying to Dodge (But Also Deal With) Health Issues and AgingThirty years ago (can it really be that long?) I was working at ABC News and was a frequent visitor to Sarajevo during the Bosnian conflict. You may recall all...reactions10comments
Medical PTSD in People With CancerThe physical symptoms of cancer are not the only things that can take a toll on people living with the condition. Medical post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can also occur in...reactions6comments
My Experience With Chemotherapy and ADT for Prostate CancerIt has been 15 years since I was diagnosed with stage T3c prostate cancer. Gleason score of seven and PSA near 90 ng/ml. I had DiVinci robotic surgery completed by...reactions4comments
Your Best Days May be Yet to ComeIt’s been more than five years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. At the time I was living in the UK and wrote this: "I was diagnosed with prostate...reactions11comments
Troublesome Gland In MenIn this video Dennis reminds men that prostate issues are not confined to older men. In fact he recalls his own first issues beginning in his early 20s with a...reactions4comments
The Things I've LearnedReading an article written by a trainee cancer doctor from the U.S. about how important it is for healthcare professionals to learn from their patients inspired me to think about...reactions5comments
How Will You Spend Your Remaining Time?The mortality rate for humans is, alas, 100%, but it is nevertheless a shock when you personally come face to face with this reality. At least with prostate cancer, we usually...reactions5comments
Incorporating Greens Into My Father's DietWhen my father got prostate cancer at age 72, I was determined to help him in any way I could to make his journey not so hard. I thought that...reactions6comments
Community Views: Pain With Prostate CancerNo one expects prostate cancer to be easy. Nor does anyone truly know what to expect when starting their battle with prostate cancer. There can be pain during procedures and...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer and Sexual HealthcareIn this article, I want to talk to you about what type of sexual healthcare doctors may prescribe for men with prostate cancer. I think it's important for anyone to...reactions5comments
Survivor's GuiltMost of us have experienced guilt at one time or another. Sometimes guilt is justified: when we do something wrong, when we didn’t do something that we should have, when...reactions3comments
Remaining Positive in the Midst of Prostate CancerHaving a cancer diagnosis, not to mention the effects of some of the cancer treatments, can cause all kinds of emotions including disbelief, fear, and worry. My initial reaction was...reactions8comments
My Experience With Over-the-Counter SupplementsWhile I have touched on this before, the topic of male avoidance of doctors deserves a second look. I am talking about the tendency of men to ignore doctors at all...reactionscomments
Talking to Doctors About Different Treatment OptionsMy father got treated for prostate cancer years ago. I always keep a check on what’s the newest update in the treatment world. When we were working on his treatment plan...reactions5comments
Community Views: The Most Frustrating Thing About Prostate CancerAdjusting to life with prostate cancer certainly takes some time. The consequences of this diagnosis and its treatments can be physically and emotionally taxing. To learn more about the biggest...reactions1comment
The Power of CommunityNot long ago I flew to an island in the Caribbean. Like most people, I needed a getaway from the stressors of daily life. The vacation promptly began with chatter...reactions5comments
Stereotypes and How We Talk About CancerA friend of mine, also sadly a member of the stage 4 prostate cancer club and only at the age of 49, recently speculated in a conversation we had. It...reactions2comments
He Says, She SaysThey say there are two sides to every story. As a caregiver for my husband, a prostate cancer survivor for 14 years, I’ve witnessed our physical, mental and emotional challenges...reactionscomments
Should I Seek a Second Opinion On My Treatment?Trusting blindly on one thing is never a good choice. But taking too many suggestions may also not be a good idea. As the saying goes, too many cooks spoil...reactions39comments
ADT, Libido, and PubertyThere is quite a lot in living with treatment for prostate cancer that I never heard about from my medical providers. I had to sort it out for myself along...reactions19comments