Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing clinical trial eligibility, and those are “inclusion criteria”...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer and Parkinson’s?...The association between prostate cancer and Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a link that scientists have been researching for years. Neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s may share some disease-causing mechanisms with...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Todd Seals...Todd was previoulsy an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. I am an 12+ year, stage IV, prostate cancer warrior. Diagnosed June of 2006 stage IV with widespread metastasis and initial PSA of...
Welcome to ProstateCancer.net Stories...At ProstateCancer.net, we know that receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis is scary, and it can be difficult to find someone who can relate to your cancer journey. By submitting a...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Community Health Leaders...In order to stay up to date on the latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies, and how to cope with prostate cancer every day, ProstateCancer.net brings you frequent articles, blogs...
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What is Advanced Prostate Cancer?...Prostate cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage and can take years to travel beyond the prostate gland. However, some men may be initially diagnosed with a more advanced...
Medications to Treat Advanced Prostate Cancer...Advanced prostate cancer refers to cancer that has spread beyond the prostate to nearby areas or to other parts of the body. It is also called stage 4 prostate cancer...
Nick Myers, PhD...Nick was previously a health leader on ProstateCancer.net. Nick Myers, "Dr. Nick," is currently a Medical Care Coordinator (MCM). He received his B.A. in Psychology from Old Dominion University, his...
Freddie Muse Jr....Freddie was previoulsy an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. Freddie Muse Jr. is a prostate cancer survivor diagnosed January 2007, and founder of The Men’s Cancer Network, Inc. located in greater Los...
Al DiPierno...Al was previously and advocate for ProstateCancer.net. I was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 17th, 1952. I attended school in Brooklyn and upon graduation from high school, I wanted...
Len Smith...Len was previously a health leader on ProstateCancer.net. Hi. I’m Len Smith, a very “high grade” (Gleason 9) prostate cancer (PC) survivor diagnosed by biopsy on 5/3/2013, 5 weeks before...
Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH...Alison Petok is an oncology social worker; she received her Master in Social Work and Master in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania. She has worked in oncology research...
Finding an Advocate: Oncology Social Workers...Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some of which you never thought you would ask. You...
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 dysfunction (ED). Different treatments have different risks of...
Treatment Side Effects - Urinary Incontinence...Common urinary-related side-effects experienced by men with prostate cancer include the following: While none of these symptoms are directly life-threatening, they do have the potential to substantially affect a man’s...
Treatment Side Effects - Lymphedema...The body’s lymphatic system contains vessels, tissues, and organs that transport lymph fluid. The lymphatic system, including the lymph nodes, play a critical role in the body’s immune response, helping...
Treatment Side Effects - Bowel Problems...Common bowel problems experienced by men with prostate cancer include the following: While none of these symptoms are directly life-threatening, they do have the potential to substantially affect a man’s...
Treatment Side Effects - Hot Flashes...Hot flashes are a sensation generally associated with women who are undergoing menopause, however, men being treated for prostate cancer have the potential to develop hot flashes (also called hot...