Serious cardiovascular side effects of ADT...Without a doubt, the absolute worst part of my treatment for Stage IIC, Gleason 4+3=7 localized PCa has been ADT. The relatively...reactions7comments
Grief, Gratitude, and Grandchildren...You’re probably wondering, “How on earth is this writer going to connect these three topics?” That may be an easier question to...reactions2comments
Treatment Path...I have written numerous articles on various topics regarding prostate cancer, many being amusing or slightly informative, but never have I touched...reactions7comments
Take the Person Before Patient Survey...The Person Before Patient Survey is now closed. Thank you for your interest! What makes us the people we are? Living with...reactionscomments
Silence Is Not A Cure...It is not enough to go in for a physical and be told, "You are ok, come back in a year." I...reactionscomments
Linking Prostate, Breast, and Ovarian Cancers: What Is the Common Factor?...Most cancers are sporadic or random. This means that they are caused by exposure to a carcinogen, or cancer-causing substance such as...reactionscomments
Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill - Part 1...Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they...reactions3comments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 3: ADT Side Effects...Frederick talks about dealing with the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy in Part 3 of his series. Read Part 1 and...reactions7comments
It’s Time To Select A Cancer Treatment Center...After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things that come to mind is how you can get the best treatment possible. People...reactions2comments
Really - Who Am I? ...First there was surgery for the aggressive prostate cancer. Then came the recurrence. Then came hormone therapy plus 8 weeks of external beam...reactions3comments
Tips for Managing Cancer Fatigue...Fatigue is a common symptom affecting people with prostate cancer and often one of the most debilitating. It can be experienced as...reactions11comments
How to Talk to Children or Grandchildren About Your Cancer...Discussing cancer with children or grandchildren can be a daunting task. It may be tempting to want to shield them from the...reactions4comments
Right now not sure...I've had but for 20 yrs approx and really didn't think much about it. The other day my primary Dr had me...reactions1comment
Hero to Zero...Why on earth would you want to run that far when you’ve got a car? You wouldn’t believe how many times people...reactions3comments
May 5th: A Day's Entry in My Cancer Journal...When battling any cancer, close support of others is so important, and for me keeping a journal about my experiences has been...reactions3comments
Surprise Surgeries Due To Prostate Cancer...Upon my diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage 4, I was relieved when my urological oncologist informed me...reactions2comments
Music, Sweet Music...One of my favorite songs from my youth is “Dancing in The Street,” by Martha and the Vandellas. The lyric goes like...reactions6comments
National Cancer Survivors Day 2021: Motivation During Our Darkest Days with Cancer...On National Cancer Survivors Day, observed each year on the first Sunday in June, we honor and celebrate all of those who...reactions1comment
Someday Soon...It is the day many plan on, as in, "Let's get together someday soon." It is filled with hope and yet - it...reactions1comment
Telling Your Story May Be Good for Your Health...“While writing about my health issues has not cured them, it has helped me develop better coping skills and even contributed to...reactions1comment
