Exercise while on Lupron and Radiation Therapy...I am 77 years old, first told I had prostate cancer in April of 2021, PSA 8.2, it was a Gleason 7...reactions1comment
The Benefits of Meditation...Lately, as of my writing this, I’ve been feeling overwhelmed with everything associated with cancer and cancer care. Being a caregiver for...reactions4comments
A New Threat: a Second Cancer?...Sometimes life throws curveballs, such as when a second cancer strikes after undergoing treatment for the first cancer. I was not expecting...reactions4comments
The Shock Stage of Grief...My brother died months ago. It was a stunning blow to the way I used to view the world; I used to...reactions3comments
How to Ask Your Doctor About Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy...Many pelvic floor physical therapists are women, and our initial basic training is almost exclusively geared toward women’s bodies. Some female physical therapists...reactions11comments
ADT Side Effects I Have Experienced: Part 3...In Part One and Part Two of this series, I covered my attempts to deal with the hot flashes, cardiac AFib, and...reactions2comments
How are African American Men Affected by Prostate Cancer?...There is a well-documented disparity between the development of prostate cancer, as well as the risk of dying as a result of...
How Does Your Prostate Cancer Experience Compare to Others?...We recently conducted our Prostate Cancer In America Survey, where people shared their experiences with prostate cancer. Explore the survey results below...reactions3comments
What Are Prostate Cancer Risk Groups?...Once your prostate cancer has been diagnosed, or as it continues to progress, you may be categorized into a risk group. Risk...
How Is Prostate Cancer Biopsied?...A biopsy is a sample of tissue taken from the body that is analyzed further to detect certain conditions, including cancer. These...
What is Advanced Prostate Cancer?...Prostate cancer is often diagnosed at an early stage and can take years to travel beyond the prostate gland. However, some men...
How Is Prostate Cancer Diagnosed?...Screening involves checking for a condition when the individual screened may not currently have symptoms for the condition. Screening, in many instances...
Racial Differences in Prostate Cancer...Cancer development, treatment, and outcomes are tricky topics to understand. The underlying reasons why a person gets cancer or how they might...reactionscomments
PSMA: A Gold Standard in Detecting Recurrent Prostate Cancer?...Not long ago I wrote an article on Axumin, a radioactive injection used in conjunction with a PET scan, and its potential...reactions4comments
Prostate Cancer and Black Men: A Genetic Breakthrough?...While it is well-understood that prostate cancer rates vary among people of different races and ethnicities, it is not clear why. In...reactionscomments
Axumin for Early Detection of Recurrent Prostate Cancer...It has been possible for years to use the PSA test and its findings as a potential warning sign of prostate cancer...reactions6comments
How Does Prostate Cancer Develop?...Prostate cancer can develop in a number of ways. When talking about developing a condition, it is important to distinguish between a...
Glossary of Prostate Cancer Terms...Prostate cancer and its care can be very overwhelming at times. Understanding medical terminology can assist you in your prostate cancer journey...
A Momentary Liberation: Part 3...Editor’s Note: This article discusses severe depression and suicidal thoughts. If you or a loved one are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please text...reactions2comments
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
