Prostate Cancer Impacts Spouses As WellAn often overlooked topic is the impact a prostate cancer diagnosis has not only on the patient but also the impact it has on your spouse. And while it is...reactions8comments
The Other Caregiver HeroesI’ve shared my thoughts on several occasions about being a caregiver. My husband still battles prostate and bladder cancer, and my oldest daughter is still fighting breast cancer. Being a...reactions3comments
Community Views: PSA Testing Before DiagnosisBefore a prostate cancer diagnosis, most men undergo prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing. PSA is a measure of the amount of prostate antigen in a person's blood. It can potentially be...reactions13comments
Bargaining as a CaregiverA caregiver can be defined as a paid or unpaid member of a personal social network who helps people with activities of daily living. Caregiving is not a job for...reactions2comments
Finding Solace in New ZealandCancer does not respect international borders, so it was gratifying to discover that the Reel Recovery fly fishing retreats for men with cancer are not restricted to America; retreats are...reactions1comment
Putting the Freeze on Cancer With CryotherapyDuring the summer of 2022 I learned my friend Les had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Eagle-eyed readers of this website may remember I wrote an article titled "A Friend...reactions8comments
Another Year in the Life of a Patient with a VoiceI'd like to look back and reflect on another year of living with stage 4 prostate cancer. It would be fair to say that it’s been lived to the full...reactions7comments
What Are Genetic Mutations, and What Do They Mean for Prostate Cancer?When prostate cancer occurs, cells in the prostate begin to abnormally divide and form a tumor. The outlook for prostate cancer varies depending on how early it is diagnosed and...reactions5comments
Unusual Cancer Treatment IssueIn early 2018 a biopsy indicated I had prostate cancer. Following my doctor’s advice, I had my prostate removed. I don’t know if it was due to surgical error or...reactionscomments
What’s Going to Happen?It's not easy to talk about the uncomfortable things that make you feel very vulnerable, but I offer that it is both necessary and wise to do. Fear can be and...reactions5comments
Opening Up and Talking to Others About Prostate CancerMen go through so much with this disease. I know that my father didn't want to trouble people with his thoughts and fears or know about his treatment. He didn't want...reactions11comments
How to Outsmart Urinary Leakage When You Are Out and AboutIn working with men after their treatment for prostate cancer, I have had the good fortune to witness male vulnerability. It is something that I long for other people to...reactions4comments
Community Views: The Most Surprising Side Effects of Prostate CancerFrom the moment someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is common to have little to no idea what comes next. Some men have an understanding of what to expect...reactions29comments
What My Cancer is Taking Away and What it May be Giving BackI want to share what my prostate cancer is taking away, and what it may be giving back. The first negative that comes to mind is time. If I were...reactions16comments
Words are PowerfulIt’s hard to know what to say to someone who has recently been diagnosed with cancer. I’ve heard so many comments that seem to be made without thought given to...reactions4comments
No Regrets After TreatmentBecause of my involvement in support groups, I am often speaking with men who have gone through some form of prostate cancer treatment. It's not unusual to find men some...reactions19comments
Acclimation and Acceptance After My Dad's PassingNormal to me was just a basic and usual standard. It was very typical. I learned that my normal was going to look different after my dad passed away. My...reactions9comments
Community Views: How Life Has Changed Since DiagnosisCancer changes your life. Before a prostate cancer diagnosis, it is hard to imagine the impact it will have. Changes can be both big and small, temporary and long-lasting. We...reactions2comments
My Observation as a BystanderI am a woman who belongs to a couple of men’s prostate cancer support groups. Most of the time I just sit and listen to their journey in awe. My...reactionscomments
Big MouthI need to learn to keep my mouth shut! In December 2021 I was asked to do an interview for regional TV here in the UK to talk about the...reactions6comments