My Cancer Journey...June 2015: Went in for my annual physical exam, every thing looked good, routine blood work was drawn, then I went fishing...reactions9comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
I Am Free...I have read so many stories about people with diseases just giving up; especially when they hear the word cancer, terminal illness...reactions3comments
What resources have helped you as a gay man with prostate cancer?...A Q&A for gay men with prostate cancer. Share support groups, information, organizations, blogs or personal experiences that have helped you. Partner...reactions2replies
Gay Men & Prostate Cancer...A place to discuss challenges around prostate cancer from a gay/bisexual perspective. For both partners and patients. Share your thoughts here!...reactions8replies
Our Greatest Healing...It's in our wounds where you find our greatest healing. Let’s start healing from prostate cancer. I am not only referring to...reactionscomments
Integrating Naturopathic Medicine with Traditional Medicine...My name is Bob, and I’m a cancer survivor. Last year, I looked at many treatment options and guided by my surgeon...reactions1comment
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be Supportive...There’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactions2comments
How do you find a good support group?...Help other community members find a good support group. Post which ones you like and tips for finding them....reactions14replies
Prostate Cancer and Surviving Afterwards...On December 18, 2018, I was diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer with the Gleason at 6. At first, when I heard the...reactions2comments
Tackling the Never-Ending Mountain of Bills...We all know someone who has had cancer or even a friend with this horrible disease and what it can do to...reactions2comments
Reflections: One Year After Surgery...Journal entry, May 1, 2019: Saw my urologist for quarterly PSA check. Good news: less than 0.04. Incontinence closer to being a...reactions5comments
Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Men of African Ancestry...Biological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry seem to persist despite endless pursuits from the...reactionscomments
Have you ever experienced discrimination because of your diagnosis?...We've heard some folks in the community mention being treated poorly by their boss or even being fired following diagnosis. Do you...reactions6replies
Participating in a Clinical Trial - Part 2...Read Part I of Participating in a Clinical Trial. As I mentioned in Part 1, I had a PET (Positron Emission Tomography)...reactionscomments
Distant...Biopsy in 2010 showed nothing even if my PSA was 6.7. Jump to January 2015 biopsy showed PSA 10.4 Gleason 3+4. Surgery...reactions2comments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and Burnout...When we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions3comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
Is surgical castration an alternative to XTANDI?...Just found out Xtandi will cost $19,000 per month. Even with my Blue Cross Blue Shield primary and Medicare my out of...reactions2replies
