Late-Stage Prostate Cancer is on the Rise — What to Know...There’s never a good time to be diagnosed with cancer. Nobody wants to face a diagnosis. It’s devastating news and something not...reactions8comments
The Prostate and the Digital Rectal Exam...Before my cancer diagnosis, I understood that men had prostates, but that was about the extent of my knowledge. The subject never...reactions32comments
When Considering Treatment Options, It is OK to Change Your Mind...Following a potentially abnormal PSA result, my internist referred me to a urologist for a specialist opinion. After reviewing my PSA history, the...reactions30comments
What Would I Say to My Newly-Diagnosed Self?...In 2018 when I was diagnosed with stage IIIC prostate cancer, it was a shock to my system. My life trajectory and...reactions7comments
Prostate Cancer: My Salvage Radiation Experience...In 2018, I had a robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) to remove Gleason 9 prostate cancer. I was left with a very uncommon...reactions4comments
When It Comes to Prostate Cancer, Don't Rush, But Don't Stop!...Prostate cancer often becomes a major partner in men's lives. What once was a death sentence, prostate cancer now often takes on...reactions1comment
A Chat With ChatGPT About Prostate Cancer...Receiving a cancer diagnosis for the first time is much like having a clanging alarm clock suddenly go off by your head. “I...reactions3comments
Join the Conversation: 4 Forums on Sex and Emotional Support With Prostate Cancer...For several years, the forums section of ProstateCancer.net has been a place to vent, find support, and connect with others about prostate...reactionscomments
My Journey Through Side Effects...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Gleason 4 +3, in January 2020, age 64. I opted for robotic radical prostatectomy. I was...reactions6comments
Resolutions and Feeling Empowered...I try to always select a word of the year and focus on that word throughout the year. And like a resolution...reactionscomments
My journey, to date...Here is my story. At the end, I will have a specific question for the group from those who have chosen HDR...reactions8comments
chasme...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer last November I'm aged 66yrs. my PSA level was5.2, Gleason score 3+4 stage T2. My treatment...reactions2comments
Signs and Symptoms of Prostate Cancer...Early prostate cancer is often asymptomatic. This means it does not cause any symptoms. But certain symptoms can occur as prostate cancer...
What the Pandemic and Prostate Cancer Have Taught Me...Someone once remarked that nothing happens for decades, but decades happen in weeks. You'd have to search back a long time to...reactions1comment
What Should I Know About the Digital Rectal Exam?...A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test to identify changes in the prostate. It is an exam that can help with...reactions11comments
ADT, Libido, and Puberty...There is quite a lot in living with treatment for prostate cancer that I never heard about from my medical providers. I...reactions19comments
Squeaky Bum Time: Monitoring My PSA Levels...Here in the UK a famous soccer manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, labeled the end of the soccer season “squeaky bum time:” that...reactions3comments
More Harm Than Good...I’m heartily sick of arguing for PSA testing/screening with healthcare professionals who are rabid anti-PSA testers. They constantly quote guidance made in...reactions34comments
PSA Testing...I've just read Gogs Gagnon's article on this subject and thought I'd add to the conversation. This is such an important area...reactions19comments
Getting in the Right Mindset for Choosing Your Treatment Options...You’ve just learned you have prostate cancer, and now your doctor is discussing the different treatment options. You’re hearing about prostatectomy, hormone...reactions7comments
