The Power Of Hope...In the 50’s John Hopkins scientists did a study on the power of hope. Using wild and tame rats, they proved that hope can be the deciding factor between life...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway Terms and Conditions...Official Rules, Terms and Conditions for the Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Giveaway. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Leave Your Cares Behind...What do you do when you leave the hospital? You are done with your treatment and have left the hospital to face many things. It is time to heal. We...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Fit For A Fight With Cancer...Men's health and prostate cancer: I believe the more healthy you keep yourself, the better your chances are to battle prostate cancer, if diagnosed. I believe staying in shape may...Reactions0reactionsComments7 comments
Getting A Second Opinion...Receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis can be an overwhelming and anxiety-ridden event. You may have all sorts of questions and wonder whether your doctor has made the correct diagnosis. Your...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Should We Exercise With A Cancer Diagnosis?...“It's tiring being sick. You need all the rest you can get just to get through the day.” Is this good advice? Almost certainly not, unless you have other significant...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
The Link Between African-American Men & Prostate Cancer...One risk factor associated with prostate cancer is race and ethnicity. Compared to other racial and ethnic groups, African-American men are reported to have the highest incidence rates of prostate...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Big Help From My Little Girl...I fell in love with my daughter Jessica on 6-2-89, the day she was born. Her mother and I went through Lamaze and planned a natural childbirth in a local...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Recovery Road...On May 30th, six weeks and two days after my prostatectomy, I had my first PSA check-up with my doctor. Prior to surgerymy PSA was 8.3. On the 30th it...Reactions0reactionsComments21 comments
Uncle with Unknown Test Results...My favorite uncle has been fortunate to have pretty good health into his late 60s. At his most recent annual exam, his PSA score was a 5.7. He was told...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Did anyone go through a lot of tests before getting a clear diagnosis?...My uncle had an MRI on his prostate that showed two areas his doctor was slightly concerned about. On a scale of 1-5 (1 low probability of cancer and 5...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
What questions do you wish you'd asked your healthcare provider about your prostate cancer?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 replies
Tips for Managing Cancer Fatigue...Fatigue is a common symptom affecting people with prostate cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as both a symptom of prostate cancer and also...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Being Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer At A Younger Age...You sit in the waiting area and the men around you are as old as your dad, or older. Their wives are looking worried, one or both members of the...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
Goals...We've been hearing a lot about goal setting in our community. A lot of guys use goals to stay motivated and positive. This forum is for sharing goals and checking...Reactions0reactionsComments0 replies
Further Exploring The Psycho-Sexual (Side) Effect...Many men are well aware of the physical side effects of prostate cancer, which can include issues like urinary incontinence, erectile dysfunction (ED), and bowel problems. But what about the...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Greg Reynolds...Greg was previously an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. Hi I’m Greg Reynolds. Retired electrician of 40 years. I now teach electronics at our local junior college, and do volunteer work for...
Brachytherapy side effects and experiences?...I plan on brachytherapy in January 2019, just you like to hear from other who have had seeds and their experiences with them. How are the side effects such as...Reactions0reactionsComments5 replies
When can patients expect introduction of Prostvac as a treatment option for localized Adenocarcinoma?...P Ca patients with localised lesions with low to intermediate risk are faced with the side effects of radical therapies. There is news of an ongoing trial of Prostvac as...Reactions0reactionsComments6 replies
How to Talk to Children or Grandchildren About Your Cancer...Discussing cancer with children or grandchildren can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield them from the overwhelming, even scary, situation so they do not...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
