The Roller Coaster Ride of Prostate Cancer...September 2018..Update...The most recent occurrence in this journey is the appearance of one of the damaging side effects of hormone therapy which...reactions2comments
Anyone had chemo with Cabazitaxel (Jevtana)?...It appears that Lupron may be losing its effectiveness so if we determine if that’s the case, then I may start a...reactions3replies
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactionscomments
Hygiene and possible problems during bladder training?...While I have a very good doctor and surgeon, nowhere in his literature or followup explanations following prostate surgery could I find...reactions3replies
Doug Sparling...We are extremely saddened to say that on September 19, 2021, Doug Sparling passed away. Doug was a valued member of the...
Erin Glace...Erin was previoulsy an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. Erin Glace, MSPT, PRPC, BCB-PMD, is the clinical director of the Physical Therapy and Urodynamics...
Dr. Christina Hegarty, PT, DPT...Christina is a doctor of physical therapy currently licensed and practicing in Mississippi. Christina is a native of the Mississippi Gulf Coast...
Serendipity: Finding Other Resources...I’m happy to report that my second post-surgery PSA, four months after my procedure, showed no indication of cancer. As I have...reactionscomments
Was I diagnosed in time?...Now I wonder if my urologist should have acted more quickly. My PSA had always been very low, then started rising fairly...reactions2replies
Brain Fog as a Treatment Side Effect...Any treatment or extreme medicine can bring side effects. Unfortunately, the side effects of treating prostate cancer can be overwhelming and sometimes...reactions7comments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...The Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due...reactionscomments
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer -- Part II...This is Part II of From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer. Finally, finally Dad made up his mind: surgery! Relief washed...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer, Hormone Therapy and Exercise...Hormone therapy or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It works by preventing the body from producing...reactions2comments
HIFU Prostate Procedure Helps NASA Safety Engineer Protect His Health...The commitment to protect the health of other people has guided my career for decades, whether training Air Force pilots to avoid...reactions8comments
Caregiver to Prostate Cancer Patient...My long time partner had Prostate Cancer in 2005 and had Radical Surgery. In February of 2015 he was diagnosed with Cancer...reactions8comments
Can the prostate be too big to remove?...Community Question: Has anyone heard of the prostate being so big that it can't safely be removed surgically?...reactions3replies
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer...Five years ago this August I was an anxious nervous wreck. I'm a bit of a wreck anyway, but what was going...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer at 53...I was diagnosed in June with Gleason score intermediate borderline high. I am having robotic surgery today to remove prostate. Dr is...reactions8comments
Sexual Side Effects – Chemotherapy...In this article, I would like to talk about one of the more common treatments for cancers, generally known as chemotherapy, and...reactionscomments
My cancer story...I was diagnosed with early stage (Gleason 3 + 3) prostate cancer in July of 2017. I went to work reading all...reactions3comments
