Loss of Penis Length After Prostate Cancer Treatment...Loss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention...reactions20comments
Making Peace with Rising PSA After Prostatectomy...The prostate produces PSA. And since both healthy and cancerous prostate cells manufacture PSA, a prostatectomy aims to remove the entire prostate...reactions63comments
Community Views: How We Deal with Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment...When you learn you have prostate cancer, you face some big decisions. Making decisions about the various treatments is complicated. Every type...reactions17comments
What are the Risks of Infection After a Prostate Biopsy?...A prostate biopsy is used to confirm or diagnose prostate cancer. During this procedure, doctors collect tissue samples to look at for...reactions5comments
Finding the Best Prostate Cancer Doctor and Treatment...Being diagnosed with prostate cancer was devastating. It caught me entirely off guard. It hit me so hard that I thought my...reactions17comments
Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful?...One procedure that helps diagnose prostate cancer is a biopsy. In this, a doctor takes tissue from the prostate gland to study...reactions24comments
Is Dark Chocolate Good for Prostate Health?...We had a Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) speak at one of our monthly prostate cancer education and support group meetings. Chances are...reactions1comment
Dealing With Hot Flashes...Hot flashes are sudden feelings of warmth, sweating, and redness. They are common for women undergoing menopause. Men with prostate cancer undergoing...reactions55comments
How to Stay Centered When Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer...So often, after learning of a prostate cancer diagnosis, the focus is only on doctors. Yes, doctors play a crucial role in...reactions14comments
After ADT: Healing and Growth...It seems amazing to be able to say that something as dark as dealing with prostate cancer can have its positives, but...reactions13comments
Rick Redner...Rick Redner is a fourteen-year prostate cancer survivor and a dedicated advocate for early detection and informed treatment. His journey began at...
The Critical Role of the PSA Test...There are a variety of opinions on the usefulness of the prostate specific antigen test (PSA) for helping diagnose prostate cancer. The prostate...reactions44comments
Now I Get It: The Anxiety of Awaiting Test Results...I’ve always anxiously waited with my husband as we watched for the latest blood test results to be posted showing whether his...reactions11comments
Top 10 Mistakes After My Cancer Diagnosis...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57 and had no symptoms, health issues, or family history. All my blood work...reactions28comments
What to Consider When Making Treatment Decisions and Sharing With Your Doctor...After hearing the initial diagnosis of cancer and talking with your family, one of the most difficult parts of figuring out your...reactions7comments
The Real Cost of Prostate Cancer...Prostate cancer has far-reaching effects on those living with the condition, as well as their families. Beyond the physical, mental, and emotional...reactions6comments
Community Views: PSA Testing After Treatment...After you are treated for prostate cancer, your doctor may recommend more frequent prostate-specific antigen (PSA) tests. Regularly measuring PSA levels can...reactions7comments
Ask An Expert: How Can I Maintain Penile Health Prior to Prostate Cancer Treatment?...Welcome to our Ask an Expert video series, where we ask a healthcare professional to answer a community member's question about prostate...reactions7comments
