What Should I Eat? Should I Go Low Carb? But I Like My Bread!...As a physical therapist, I often counsel my patients on many aspects of healthy living. I strongly believe that the food you...reactions2comments
Running Man, a Gift...I was diagnosed stage 4 in May 2017, aged 60, when a runners “groin strain” turned out to be far worse than...reactions5comments
Zero Libido...As a person goes through a cancer journey, any long-term relationship can experience fluctuations in intimacy and desire. Causes of decreased desire...reactions13comments
Friendships During Cancer...As we drive to Chicago to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, we remember our lives together during the past 50 years. After...reactions2comments
Are Weakness or Numbness a Sign of Prostate Cancer?...Feeling weakness or numbness in your lower extremities (or your upper extremities) is not a symptom to ignore. While there are many...
Prostate Neoplasia...Although PSA (prostate-specific antigen) tests, digital rectal exams (DRE’s), and core needle biopsies are tools used to obtain a prostate cancer diagnosis...
Types of Prostate Cancer...Although prostate cancer affects millions of men in the United States alone, one type of prostate cancer is the most common. Nearly...
Join the Conversation: How Long It Takes to Get a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...Prostate cancer can be difficult to diagnose. It often shows no symptoms in the early stages. And even when potential symptoms appear...reactions7comments
Managing Side Effects Of Prostate Cancer...I am my father's caregiver, so I would like to share some more of his journey. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer...reactions4comments
Prostate Cancer Bowel Symptoms...People with prostate cancer may have problems with bladder and bowel function. Healthcare professionals may call these symptoms urinary or bowel incontinence...
The Darkest Point...I wrote this four weeks ago while I was feeling it. It's pretty dark. You have been warned. How do I find...reactions1comment
Deciding on a Treatment, Without All the Answers...When you face a fork in the road you suddenly face options. You can stop and remain frozen in place. That is okay...reactions3comments
The 2024 Social Health Awards Program...Editorial Note: Nominations for 2024 are now closed. We are very excited to announce the launch of the 2024 Social Health Awards...reactions4comments
The Stories We Don’t Share...I talk about my father’s prostate cancer journey a lot, but what I haven’t shared is how many times we almost failed...reactions6comments
ProstateCancer.net Giveaway Terms and Conditions...These Official Rules apply to any giveaway (or "Promotion") published on PROSTATECANCER.NET, a Health Union ("Health Union" or "We") owned and operated...reactionscomments
Unusual Cancer Treatment Issue...In early 2018 a biopsy indicated I had prostate cancer. Following my doctor’s advice, I had my prostate removed. I don’t know...reactionscomments
RARP Part 1: Unexpected Consequences...Before beginning this, I want to say that I am an outlier and mine is not a common outcome. In January of...reactions6comments
What Happened? Peyronie's Disease and Prostate Cancer...About a year to 18 months following my prostate surgery, I began to develop some painful erections. Apparently, surgery combined with some...reactions3comments
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...reactions3comments
When Will The Side Effects Go Away?...Three years ago I had my first hormone jab. Now I’m going cold turkey. My last shot was three months ago, and...reactions52comments
