Axumin for Early Detection of Recurrent Prostate Cancer...It has been possible for years to use the PSA test and its findings as a potential warning sign of prostate cancer recurrence, but harder to detect specifically where the...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Has anyone had their prostatectomy cancelled after disease spread was found?...Hi all. I was scheduled for robotic prostatectomy on Friday, Dec 13. When the surgeon found cancer in the lymph nodes, and the location of the disease increased the likelihood...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
Further Exploring African American Men, Prostate Cancer, and Doctor Trust...When attending the Prostate Cancer Today conference, I sat in on an insightful session focusing on African-American men and prostate cancer. This session was not driven by academics, researchers, or...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Cancer at Christmas...The expectations are high on the part of everyone to have a good time. Friends are gathered, food is shared, and presents unwrapped. Then of course there are the songs:...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 2...In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Food is Medicine...Although we may consider the phrase "food is medicine" to be part of our society’s more recent trend towards healthy eating, this phrase is actually attributed to Hippocrates, the Greek...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
How can my risk be 50/50 but have high PSA & a high risk lesion?...Hello, I’m 64, been followed faithfully every 6 months. 3 previous negative biopsies, PSA range of 3.2 up to 7.9. Most recent 6.8 triggered a MRI. They only found one...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
How Important is a Good Bedside Manner?...We talk about bedside manner because it’s important to us as patients and to those around us. We want a pretty special combination of empathy, knowledge, experience, practical skills and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Anyone have thoughts on role of exercise following prostate surgery or radiation?...I hear a lot about diet suggestions when you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer such as avoid red meat and watch sugar intake. Have not see a lot on...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Living With a Chronic Condition and Working...When you live with a chronic condition, it can affect every area of your life, including your work. In this Living With podcast episode, hear from six Health Union contributors...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Has anyone used Jevtana (Cabazitaxel) chemo with the Neulasta injection?...A community question from our Facebook page. Has anyone used Jevtana aka Cabazitaxel with a Neulasta (Pegfilgrastim) injection?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Incontinence and the High Altitude Challenge: Climbing...Will's continues the story from Incontinence and High Altitude Challenge: Backpacking where he shares his experience managing incontinence on a rock climb trip. Three days after returning home after backpacking...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Support and Friendship through Hard Times: Part 1...In an interview with my co-author Ron Sorter about our new book, Letters In A Helmet, A Story of Fraternity and Brotherhood, Ron and I discuss the importance of support...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Stage 4 Prostate Cancer at 55 Years Old...Feeling down! A year ago had robotic surgery for stage 4 prostate cancer and after 1 year my PSA is at .02. Original PSA was .7 (4+3 I believe) and...Reactions0reactionsComments16 comments
Prostate Cancer and Narrative Therapy...In this article, I want to discuss Narrative Therapy (NT) and prostate cancer. I was given an article by a colleague who knows I write for ProstateCancer.net. The article is...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Not in a Vacuum...Editor’s Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, BladderCancer.net, and was written by Mac Howard. Cancer has been an incredible teacher, a constant companion, and a challenge...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
In America: What’s That?...The In America survey is now closed To learn more about the challenges of living with prostate cancer, we are conducting our In America survey. By taking our survey, you...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Dennis Golden...Life Changing Event Aggressive prostate cancer opened my eyes and left me wanting to know more about this disease. Almost immediately I learned that over 60% of men routinely avoid...
My Movember...As many of you probably already know, November is “Movember” month: an annual movement to spread awareness and raise funds for men’s health, especially focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
I’ve Hit Rock Bottom (And Everyone’s Cheering)...I’ve just had some pretty good news and that’s what all the cheering is about, but it needs a little context, so bear with me. I celebrated my 65th birthday...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
