Hormone Therapy...Has anyone had the ability to stop their hormone therapy? I was diagnosed with stage IV about 2 years ago at the age of 41. I went through 6 rounds...reactions21repliesTreatmentIntimacy & Relationships
But You Look So Good...I bet a great many of us suffering from prostate cancer have heard, “But you look so good!” I know many people only have the utmost positive thoughts and concerns...reactions2comments
COVID-19 and Me...This article was written on March 24, 2020. Further developments in what we know about the coronavirus are continuously emerging. You know if you're a prostate cancer patient like me...reactionscomments
(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with you soon.Exhaustion, tiredness, weariness... fatigue. We know chronic...reactionscomments
A Metastatic Prostate Cancer Story: Stage 4, Part 1...After writing for this site for over a year, I realized that I’ve never completely shared my experience with stage IV metastatic prostate cancer. I hope more than anything that...reactions2comments
What to Expect at Your Physical Therapy Visit: Part 1...My last article was about finding a pelvic floor physical therapist (PT), so now let’s move on to what will happen at that first visit. Many of my patients arrive...reactionscomments
It’s Not About the Climb...Over the years I have met a few folks who like to climb things. We are not talking ladders or trees here. No, we are taking this up a few notches...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Place, Time, and Behavior...While having cancer can make it difficult to sleep, practicing sleep hygiene can give you some control over your nighttime ZZZ. Last time, we talked about daily habits and their...reactionscomments
Stage IV, Multifocal and Intraductal...I have the prostate cancer stage 4, multi focal high grade Intraductal carcinoma. If someone has experience or any advice with this particular cancer please let me know. I would...reactions6comments
Heart Issues and Prostate Cancer...I am reading the paper one morning when suddenly I am looking through what appears to be a small piece of orange glass in the corner of my eye. Blinking the...reactionscomments
How do I talk about intimacy with my partner or spouse?...While some couples already openly discuss sex & intimacy, others may be starting the conversation for the first time. How do you bring up intimacy issues after prostate cancer? What...reactions15repliesIntimacy & Relationships
FDA Makes Way for Experimental Drugs to Fight COVID-19...On March 19, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the testing of two drugs, chloroquine (hydroxychloroquine) and remdesivir, to treat people with COVID-19. The drugs have been given...reactions1comment
Prostate Cancer Can Affect The Entire Family...Since my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, it has been a challenging time for the entire family. I felt the need to talk about how the entire family can...reactions2comments
Cry, Cry and Cry a Little More...During my 30-plus year career as a head coach in many sports, I had to be the tough guy all the time. I could never display weakness and definitely could...reactions4comments
ADT treatment...Any experiences having hormone treatment for recurrent / metastasized prostate cancer? How long was it before the cancer became resistant to the treatment? Then, what treatment was prescribed? Eighteen years...reactions4repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerTreatment
What are your go-to hobbies or distractions?...From biopsies to PSA checks to other stressors outside of a prostate cancer diagnosis, things can get overwhelming. Do you have any hobbies or distractions you use when you're stressed?...reactionsrepliesCoping
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their blood vessels have plaque built up inside them...reactionscomments
Getting The Most Out Of Your Urologist Visits: 5 Things Men Should Know...Whether you’re visiting your urologist for the first time, or for subsequent visits during and following treatment, here are five important tips for getting the most out of your appointments...reactions10comments
Three's a Charm...By CF, 2012 They say, good things come in threes. Something like that - Three’s a lucky number! The first time it came to call. I thought Well, at least...reactions1comment
Chemotherapy and Sex...Going through chemotherapy (chemo) is exhausting, emotionally and physically - there’s no way around it. When you get started, you’ll likely have many questions surrounding your chemo, like: One question...reactions2comments
