My Prostate Cancer Recurrence Story: What I Learned From Getting It 3 Times...This story begins in 2013 with an unexpected diagnosis of prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9 and a PSA reading...reactions114comments
Prostate Cancer: How I Found Freedom Despite the Enemy Within...Being diagnosed with prostate cancer can be devastating. It’s crucial to find ways to cope and live with the diagnosis, especially knowing...reactions8comments
My Prostate Biopsy: A Step-by-Step Guide to What the Procedure is Really Like...A biopsy is a check to test whether you have prostate cancer or not. Perhaps you’ve been told you may need this...reactions38comments
Dealing With the Emotions of a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...Bill West talks about the emotional toll of his prostate cancer diagnosis, including the isolation he felt, the ways he learned to...reactions31comments
Impact of Longterm Hormone Therapy - Emasculation...When I was diagnosed, aged 60, it became clear fairly early on that our sex life was going to be adversely impacted...reactions26comments
Suggestions for Resuming Sex After Prostate Cancer...I have always adored the answer to the question, "How do you get to Carnegie Hall?" And the answer is PRACTICE.Not only...reactions40comments
Hot Flashes and Other Surprising Prostate Cancer Side Effects...From the moment someone is diagnosed with prostate cancer, it is common to have little to no idea what comes next. Some...reactions51comments
Prostate Cancer and How Not to Make a Decision...When the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy results were positive, my mind completely shut down. I could no longer comprehend anything the...reactions57comments
My Story of Surviving Advanced Prostate Cancer for More Than 11 Years...It is my privilege to share my story as a survivor of advanced prostate cancer. I am Alfred Samuels, a 65-year-old British-born...reactions19comments
How Is Cryotherapy Used for Prostate Cancer?...Cryotherapy, also called cryosurgery or cryoablation, is a non-surgical treatment option that uses freezing cold temperatures to kill cancer cells. Cryotherapy is...
What Are Surgical Options for Prostate Cancer?...Undergoing surgery to treat prostate cancer or prostate cancer symptoms is a big decision. Surgical treatment options are usually invasive and can...
What Is Radiopharmaceutical Therapy?...Radiopharmaceuticals belong to a class of medications that are considered systemic radiation therapies. These medications contain radioactive substances that help alleviate bone...
Coping with Side Effects of Prostate Cancer Treatment...Prostate cancer is a common health condition in men. Many cases of prostate cancer can be successfully managed. However, the potential long-term...
Medications for Erectile Dysfunction...Erectile dysfunction (ED) is when you are not able to get or keep an erection. Prostate cancer typically does not directly cause...
PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging...Doctors use imaging tests to monitor prostate cancer and see if it has spread to other parts of the body. Magnetic resonance...
Complementary and Alternative Therapies...When treating a condition, there are often medications or procedures that are considered standard medical care. This can also be called mainstream...
What Is TURP?...A transurethral resection of the prostate, otherwise known as TURP, is a procedure used to treat symptoms of advanced prostate cancer as...
What Is Radical Prostatectomy?...A radical prostatectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove the prostate gland, typically in those healthy enough for surgery and whose...
Why Is Orchiectomy Used for Prostate Cancer?...An orchiectomy is a surgical procedure that may be performed on men with prostate cancer. However, instead of operating on prostate cancer...
Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer...Radiation therapy uses high-energy particles to kill cancer cells. This procedure may cure some people with early-stage prostate cancer. It may also...
