Tom Sheppard...Tom was previously an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. "The biopsy came back. You have prostate cancer." Tom Sheppard at age 76 considers himself...
John Teisberg...John was previously an advocate for ProstateCancer.net John Teisberg is a prostate cancer survivor of 10 years. He is an active moderator...
Sometimes Too Late Can Be Costly...Over and over again we are taught early prevention. Yet so many of us ignore this. Many people with prostate cancer do...reactionscomments
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?...Getting approved to receive disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) begins with a great deal of paperwork. A variety...reactions2comments
Same Cancer, Different Journey...Gay and bisexual men with prostate cancer may have unique needs that present challenges to doctors and health systems in the era...reactions2comments
What Do You Do? – Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist...We all know that when you meet someone new, maybe a parent on your kid's new soccer team, eventually you are going...reactions3comments
Telling Loved Ones about Your Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...Dealing with a diagnosis of prostate cancer on your own can be quite difficult. There are many important decisions to consider, and...reactions1comment
What gives you hope when you feel like giving up?...Share strategies that are useful when you feel hopeless about dealing with prostate cancer or its side effects....reactions3replies
Patti’s Caregiving Story: Lessons from Depression and Self-Care...In Part II of Patti's caregiving story, Patti goes into more detail about her experiences as Len's caregiver as he battled prostate...reactions4comments
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's Caregiver...For awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a...reactionscomments
FeaturedDo you get "scanxiety?"...Ever heard of scanxiety? It describes the fear and anxiety that can set in leading up to a scan or other test...reactions37replies
Has anyone experienced swelling from hormone therapy?...A community question about swelling from hormone therapy as a treatment side effect. Share your experience in the comments!...reactions1reply
Preparing For and Recovering From Surgery...Surgery is the chosen option for some men diagnosed with prostate cancer and is seen by many as preferable as “it gets...reactions3comments
Being an Advocate for Your Sexual Health...Treatment for prostate cancer can lead to a range of unwelcome side effects, one of which is changes in sexual health. Whether...reactionscomments
How has prostate cancer impacted your relationship?...Has having prostate cancer changed a relationship with loved ones, including family or partners/spouses? Feel free to share ideas for dealing with...reactions2replies
Prostate Cancer...I had surgery three weeks ago I had my prostate removed. The cancer was in many areas of prostate. Just had my...reactions2comments
Meet Doug and Cancer As Art...Recently, ProstateCancer.net sat down with Doug Sparling, community advocate and artist, to discuss his prostate cancer journey and how it inspired him...reactions5comments
The Importance of Prostate Cancer Screening...Saturday, September 1, begins National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of awareness month, I want to talk to you about the...reactions1comment
What side effects are the worst and how do you handle them?...Share experience with side effects and what you found helpful for dealing with them....reactions8replies
Active Surveillance But Rising PSA...I had my first biopsy 4 years ago due to a rising PSA ( 3.5 to 6). Pathology showed one core at...reactions18comments
