The Changing Role of MRI-Guided Biopsy...Men who are concerned about potential prostate cancer based upon repeated high PSA, but who have had a prior negative biopsy can...reactionscomments
What do I need to know with metastatic/advanced prostate cancer?...Share your advice and questions about advanced or metastatic prostate cancer from diagnosis to treatment to daily life....reactions5replies
Diagnosed at 46...I was diagnosed at 46 years old. Prior to diagnosis, I had blood in my urine periodically, urinary incontinence (mild), and some...reactions6comments
What It’s Like to Be a Caregiver?...Being a caregiver takes over your life in some ways. It has a way of impacting your money, your family, your job...reactionscomments
Selfless Sex – An Introduction...In another article, I mentioned how sex and your sexual health may change after cancer. There can be issues including erectile dysfunction...reactions1comment
Diane Talbert...Diane Talbert is a blogger, patient advocate, and speaker for psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis and a caregiver for her father who had prostate...
Pee-lief: Help for Overactive Bladder...I’ve had overactive bladder (OAB) for years, and I know the mileage markers for all the rest stops on our New Jersey...reactionscomments
The Journey...So, one year ago, Jan. 12, 2016, I had a visit with my personal physician (and dear friend) Dr. Don Sanders for...reactions8comments
Looking Back...Looking back now over two years since I was treated the one thing I wish I had were honest and competent Drs...reactions1comment
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Radiation...As I wrote in my last article, a switch flipped in my mind when my PSA jumped two points to an 8.3...reactions9comments
Retrograde Ejaculation and Prostate Cancer...I received a question from a community member about male orgasm after prostate cancer (PC) surgery and treatments. The question was different...reactions1comment
What Prostate Cancer Has To Do With Breast Cancer...A common cause of inherited breast cancer is a change (mutation) in the BRCA genes. Mutations in these genes increase the risk...reactions2comments
Reactions to Being Diagnosed...In our society, all types of cancer bear so much stigma. We are used to such a strong association of cancer with...reactions7comments
Continue AS or Treatment?...I was diagnosed 4 yrs ago with prostate cancer. Biopsy showed one core at 20% with a Gleason 6. PSA was 4.5...reactions2comments
Recurrent cancer?...Diagnosed PC January 2017. RARP performed 3/2017. Gleason 4+3=7. "Successful?". Follow up PSAs: .15; .19; 2.0; yesterday; 2.6. In September 2017 had...reactionscomments
I Never Expected It...I had an annual physical in March of 2017. After checking out fine, the doctor and I went over my blood work...reactions2comments
Tips for Urinary Control After Prostate Surgery...Urinary problems can happen after prostate surgery. Urinary incontinence is when you cannot control urinating. Most people regain urinary control within 2...reactions7comments
The Power of Positive Thinking...Someone once told me that it is vital to stay positive when fighting cancer, especially prostate cancer. If you are one of...reactions5comments
The DRE – Guys, Get Over It!...Lately, I’ve been reading a lot about the dreaded DRE – digital rectal exam. While I understand that guys feel uncomfortable with...reactions6comments
Fish Oil and Prostate Cancer...Fish oil from fatty fish contains omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 fatty acids are important for heart health. They reduce the risk of...reactionscomments
