Fighting Prostate Cancer...I had a check up in May 2023 and my Dr. tole me my PSA went from 4 to 12 in one...reactions1comment
Anyone else taking Casodex (Biticalymide)?...10 years after recurrence. Originally had a radical with clear margins. 2 years later my psa was 1.0 and had radiation of...reactions1comment
Insurance differences...I would like to know why men are not covered (at least I am not) for the after effects of prostate removal...reactions1comment
Waverly Willis Raises Prostate Cancer Awareness in Barbershops...Waverly Willis is a cancer survivor and part of a project in Ohio to raise prostate cancer awareness in his and other...reactions1comment
Why a Support Group?...I have been facilitating a prostate cancer support group for over five years. It isn't always fun. There are times when I...reactions4comments
Painting My Town Blue...I live in a southern suburb of Manchester, UK, called Altrincham. In fact, I’m the current Provost (think Mayor) of Altrincham and...reactions7comments
Talking About It: to Share or Not Share My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis?...When I was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer in May 2017, my treatment pathway was going to be hormone therapy and Docetaxel...reactions3comments
Overcoming Medical Salesmanship...I love my doctor. It’s not because of his bedside manner. He was often in a hurry and abrupt. It’s not because...reactions2comments
Is Pain a Sign of Prostate Cancer?...Pain can be a sign of advanced prostate cancer. This pain may occur when prostate cancer has spread to the bones or...
5 Things I Have Learned About People with Prostate Cancer...I am a pelvic health physical therapist, and I’ve worked with multitudes of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. I...reactions6comments
COVID-19 Updates, April 7: Face Coverings, Testing, & Medications...It is common to feel overwhelmed about COVID-19: so much information changing day-to-day. Here are some of the important COVID-19 stories that...reactionscomments
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...
The Emotional and Mental Impact of COVID-19...The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone’s lives in 2020. However, recent evidence shows it may have effects beyond the inconveniences and interruptions...reactions2comments
No Financial Toxicity of Society...The term financial toxicity emerged in 2013. I had never heard of it until now. This is such a strong term. This...reactions3comments
Music Can Save Our Mortal Souls...My wife and I have always loved music, and we have an incredibly eclectic music collection ranging from Abba to Opera. In...reactions1comment
Intimacy and Dating After Prostate Surgery...The early morning hours before my scheduled prostatectomy were filled with a range of mixed feelings from abject fear to wondering if...reactions3comments
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout...There are a lot of tips on how to avoid or manage caregiver burnout, but I think recognizing caregiver burnout is another...reactions4comments
How Are Veterans Affected by Prostate Cancer?...Prostate cancer can affect men of any age or background. But certain factors increase the risk of developing prostate cancer. Risk factors...
My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and His Near-Fatal Fall...One day, in the middle of the night, my dad woke up with an urgent need to use the washroom. The only...reactions20comments
Can't Make a Treatment Decision? How to Overcome "Decision Paralysis"...I believe the hardest decision a man makes is when he faces a prostate cancer diagnosis and is asked, "How do you...reactions6comments
