From Diagnosis to Now: What A Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan Looks Like...For 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 Surgery...I 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
Is Blood in the Urine or Semen a Sign of Prostate Cancer?...Blood in the urine or semen can be a sign of prostate cancer. It can also develop as a result of common...
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
My Biopsy Story, Plus Participating in a Study...Everything happened very fast for me. In Nov 2024 I found blood in my semen. I went to a urologist and he...reactions6comments
Why Me? A Positive Self-Examination...Sometimes we ask that age old question, “why me?” But not always. Do we ever ask “why me” when we win the...reactionscomments
54, Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer… Just Sharing My Story....I’m 54. Pretty average guy. Married, two kids, working hard, trying to enjoy life where I can. Then, about a year ago...reactions1comment
Men’s Health: Talking About Sex and Intimacy...Sexual 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 Story...Radiotherapy 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 Partner...Stepping 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 Function...I am a pelvic floor physical therapist and have treated many people for sexual dysfunction. That includes men and women of all...reactions22comments
What Do Prostate Cancer Test Results Mean?...A prostate biopsy is used to diagnose prostate cancer. In this procedure, a pathologist will study prostate tissue collected from different samples...
Community Views: Making a Treatment Decision...Choosing 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 Sharp...Chemotherapy, turned out, was extremely tough on my mental skills and my memory. My oncologist provided a list of activities I could...reactions4comments
Erectile Dysfunction and Other Sexual Issues...After prostate cancer treatment, many people experience sexual side effects. For example, a common side effect of prostate cancer treatment is erectile...
More Than Sex: Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment...Sex is only one way to express intimacy. Whether holding hands or cooking together, different forms of intimacy can be great for...reactions24comments
When You are the Spouse or Partner...Whether your partner or husband has previously been treated for prostate cancer or is currently battling the condition, there can be many...
Caregiver and Family Resources...Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis or undergoing treatment for prostate cancer can be overwhelming and life-changing. These changes affect not only the...
Being a Caregiver for the Newly Diagnosed...Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be scary and stressful. It’s not uncommon for a newly diagnosed man to need support. If...
