20 years and counting...I first developed prostate trouble in Sept. 1997. I didn't know a thing about it at the time but found out fast...reactions1comment
My Observation as a Bystander...I am a woman who belongs to a couple of men’s prostate cancer support groups. Most of the time I just sit...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...Living with a chronic health condition may make working impossible at some point. The symptoms of prostate cancer can affect your ability...
Big Mouth...I need to learn to keep my mouth shut! In December 2021 I was asked to do an interview for regional TV...reactions6comments
Life after treatment - Going it alone...The radiation oncology office seemed to be a very busy place this morning. As always, I showed up unaccompanied, arriving about ten...reactions2comments
Details about Seven weeks of radiation!...My PSA was 13.5, Gleason Scale 9, Dr. said we need to get it out, dictating Robotic-assisted prostate removal. Surgery is successful!...reactionscomments
Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy...I had surgery for prostate cancer on Nov. 21, 2022, and stayed two days in the hospital after surgery. I am currently...reactions10comments
Routine exam = PC...PSA spoke to 4 Dr and said let’s do it again. Went down to 2. Was suspicious so did the MRI. On...reactions1comment
An Unplanned Journey: Part 2...In this 2nd part of his Unplanned Journey video series, Dennis addresses his concerns and fears prior to first undergoing surgery. He also...reactionscomments
The Changing Faces of a Caregiver...Everyone’s life is made of a multitude of emotions, reactions, feelings, and circumstances, but confronting a cancer battle as a caregiver brings...reactions3comments
With Love to Brett, My Unfortunate Son...Creedence Clearwater Revival recorded the hit “Fortunate Son” in the late 1960s. It is a Vietnam protest song, lamenting how some “fortunate” men...reactions6comments
Short Cuts...A Health Hazard...A lot of men struggle when it comes to issues below the beltline, and the main struggle often centers on what choices...reactions2comments
Wellbeing With Prostate Cancer, and Seeing a Counselor...Being diagnosed with any cancer is really a tough pill to swallow. If it's your loved one, seeing them suffer makes it...reactions9comments
Relief (I hope)...After undergoing hormone therapy (ADT) and external beam radiation back in September, I had a PSA test this morning and received my...reactions3comments
The journey continues... A Ray of Hope?...When I last posted, I had been on ADT treatments for over 5 years after surgery and radiation were unsuccessful. Having been...reactionscomments
New To it all...Hi All. Just got fused trans perennial biopsy results back, and 5 of 12 cores are positive. Found on both sides. The...reactions2comments
The Hand of the Carpenter...The “C” word is a mystery, Revealing the Great Unknowns. “What? Where?, How long?”, I ask, And will I fight alone? Chemo?...reactionscomments
Boring PSA's are a good thing...A little over 4 1/2 years ago I had my prostate removed via RALP. I didn't keep a log of the number...reactions1comment
My prostrate journey...I started my journey by having concerns about a week stream. PSA was not alarming (below 4) Finger test was no concern...reactions1comment
Could I have caught my Prostate Cancer 10 years earlier at the age of 41?...In 2012 I saw my family doctor about the symptoms - I now know - that could've been related to my prostate...reactions4comments
