FeaturedRectal Bleeding After Radiation?...I had my last external radiation treatment on March 3rd. 4 months later I had my annual fecal occult blood test, which was negative. 7 months after treatment ended I...Reactions0reactionsComments4 replies
My Salvation: How I Cope with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer...In general, I’ve had a good and happy life, worked hard, and been well-rewarded. It’s not always been a bed of roses though, and there have been times where life...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedNew to prostate cancer...Prostate cancer runs deep in my family, I found out at age 43 that I had a low grade prostate cancer found in 2 core at roughly 5% at a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesAwarenessNewly Diagnosed
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 prefer not to treat men. This isn’t because...Reactions0reactionsComments11 comments
Shocking Discovery of Prostate Cancer...As I’m sure you all know, prostate cancer is a type of cancer found in gland cells of the prostate. Due to a lack of symptoms, some men are not...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
A Long Road Finished...I was 64 years old and had been talked out of a PSA test for at least 3 years by my family doctor. I demanded a test in June 2020...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
FeaturedMRI vs PSMA PET scan...I'm newly diagnosed with prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 9. I had a MRI, followed by a biopsy and PSMA pet scan. I understand that PSMA petscan is...Reactions0reactionsComments8 replies
Cancer is settling In at My House...Dont like this disease. I am stage IV prostate, stage zero bladder, my daughter just now completing a year long double mastectomy and chemo, one breast yet to remove. My...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesAwarenessDiagnosisAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Warrior or Survivor? My Outlook on Living With Prostate Cancer...I've been called a cancer survivor and a cancer thriver. I have also been called a warrior and any number of macho names that describe my journey with prostate cancer...Reactions0reactionsComments10 comments
FeaturedPenile Pump...At my recent follow up visit (still<0.1), the Physicians Assistant recommended that I get a penis pump to help with ED. An internet search turned up all sorts of kinky...Reactions0reactionsComments10 replies
Grief, Anger, and Coping With Loss...It was my 6-month cancer call with the oncologist recently. Thankfully my bullet-dodging skills seem to be in good shape. Two years after completing 36 months of hormone therapy and...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
My Journey from Prostate Cancer...A few years ago I was checked for cancer, my prostate felt normal, and as I was told everything was good. Now a year later I'm told I already have...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
Plans?...Plans? What plans? I don't have near the level of energy and stamina I used to have before the advent of my stage IV prostate cancer. We live on a...Reactions0reactionsComments5 comments
Health First! Don’t Wait or Procrastinate!...On receiving extremely high PSA results, my doctor urged that I seek further evaluation. Now I must point out that there are no urologists and MRIs are not available in...Reactions0reactionsComments2 comments
Hiking and gardening on-hold...I live in an area where hiking trails are in abundance and love utilizing them. I have a fairly large property that I have enjoyed 40 years of gardening and...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
Latest visit to Oncologist...I have a fractured vertebra in my neck that is not healing so I went to my Oncologist to find out whether cancer in my bones was causing the fracture...Reactions0reactionsComments4 comments
FeaturedDr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation protocol ...Any feedback or experiences on using Dr Mulhall's penis rehabilitation regimen? ie. specific sequence of using a PDE5 inhibitor (Viagra, Cialis) and injections immediately following radical prostatectomy?...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsTips & Advice
My second visit...The doctor spoke to me on the second visit in a very forceful manner. He State unequivocally that I would be dead in three months if I did not do...Reactions0reactionsComments1 comments
The Shock & The New Lease On Life...Following two PSA”s to determine if the results were in fact correct given the sharp rise in the scores within 8 months from 3.59 (previously ranging an average of 2.4-2.8...Reactions0reactionsComments0 comments
My Journey Into Prostate Cancer...I don’t remember exactly when I had my first prostate screening, but I know I didn’t like the digital exams. My doctor started testing my PSA, but I didn’t think...Reactions0reactionsComments3 comments
