Further Exploring the Sexual Side Effects of Cryosurgery...In this video, I discuss the sexual side effect of cryosurgery. Initially, there were many sexual side effects with this type of procedure, including erectile dysfunction. Today, the surgeons have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Holidays, Grandparents and Gratitude...I still remember when the only thing I really wanted for Christmas was a new set of green army men, when TV sets had vertical and horizontal controls, when the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
African Americans, Prostate Cancer & Doctor Trust...In October 2018, I attended the Prostate Cancer Today conference in Virginia, sponsored by Prostate Cancer International. While it was the only the 2nd annual conference, it had well over...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
What is a Caregiver?...First off I just want to say that getting a diagnosis that you have prostate cancer can be a very scary time. I know that when my father got the...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Erectile Dysfunction – So Now What?...In this article, I will begin to discuss some ways to proactively recover erections after you have had surgery to remove your prostate due to prostate cancer. I have to...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart Disease...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease as the number one killer in 2020, especially...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary for the average person to think about. However...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My husband just diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer...Aggressive prostate cancer? #9 on the Gleason score. What? Where do we go from here? Yes we need a CT scan and a bone scan. I have to say this...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesCaregiving
ADT and Metabolic Syndrome Risk Factors...Prostate cancer can be treated in a variety of ways, including watchful waiting, surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Treatment can vary from person-to-person, and can include one or more...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
What is biochemical recurrence?...Does anyone have biochemical recurrence? What types of treatments have you been taking?...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies
Selfless Sex – (Re)Building Intimacy...In this final installment of Selfless Sex, it’s important to discuss building intimacy, and for some couples we can say rebuilding intimacy. If you think of all the things you...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Floyd Elvis Estep Sept. 22, 1939 to Jan. 25, 2018 Ranger, West Virginia...My father, Floyd Elvis Estep suffered from the same cancer that I have, Advanced Prostate Cancer with Extensive Bone Metastasis Stage 4, Dia. 2...he battled it bravely for 11 1/2...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesMemory Wall
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the words of our community members across various...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Certainly Not Under the Bell Curve...While chasing some mild anemia, my primary decided we needed to run a PSA. Quite a shock when it came back at 16. I had zero symptoms, even of BPH...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
Recognizing Depression and Getting Treatment...Depression is a common condition in people with prostate cancer. Even those who have been successfully treated for their cancer can develop depression and anxiety. Since depression is a serious condition...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Humor...Does humor help you cope with your diagnosis? What are your favorite quips and one-liners? Did anything funny happy in the course of your diagnosis or treatment? Share it here!...Reactions0reactionsComments9 replies
Mental Challenges Of Dealing With Comorbidity...Comorbidity. I only became aware of this unpleasant word a couple of years ago. It is defined as “the simultaneous presence of two chronic diseases or conditions in a patient.”...Reactions0reactionsComments6 comments
What’s Going On, Doctor?...I am currently 66 years old. Approximately 10 years ago I went for my yearly physical with my primary doctor. He has his patients go for blood tests after he...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Has anyone experienced pain when getting an erection after radical prostatectomy?...I had my prostate removed in May 2018. about 2 months later I noticed that when I started to get a partial erection, I am experiencing pain at the base...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Metastatic Prostate Cancer...I went to the ER with a self diagnosed Deep Vein Thrombosis to find out that I also had Pulmonary Embolism. After being admitted, testing began and revealed a PSA...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
