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
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
