Al DiPierno...Al was previously and advocate for ProstateCancer.net. I was born in Brooklyn, NY on May 17th, 1952. I attended school in Brooklyn...
Keeping Your Head...I have prostate cancer, and I have been trying to get treatment for over a year. I've had two hospital stays -...reactionscomments
The Final Countdown...It’s close on three years since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer and in a month my treatment for the ejection of...reactions5comments
Sourcing The Internet...Finding reliable information about prostate cancer on the Internet can be a challenge. How do you know what to believe? How do you...reactionscomments
Everything Kegel: Downloadable Guide...During a previous Men's Health Month, we gave away a booklet version of our Everything Kegel Guide. Written by our pelvic floor...reactions2comments
The Downside of Isolation...I have been reading Together -- The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World by Dr. Vivek Murthy and it...reactionscomments
What Is Chemotherapy-Induced Neutropenia?...Chemotherapy treatments aim to kill cancer cells in the body. These medications target fast-growing cells in the body and destroy them. While...reactionscomments
No Real Answers...What happens when there are no answers to the questions? How do I help others when no one can say for sure what...reactionscomments
"C-Day:" The Day I Learned I Had Prostate Cancer...Prior to a routine physical in December of 2016, I had blood drawn for a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test. It had...reactions9comments
Survivorship Care Plan...Due to early detection and improvements treatment options, prostate cancer can be curable, and many men will experience favorable outcomes. In fact...
Wait And See Or Treat Now?...I am often asked by newly diagnosed men and their partners if there is a difference between active surveillance (AS) and watchful waiting...reactionscomments
How is Coronary Artery Disease Treated?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a leading cause of death around the world. Managing risk for CAD and understanding its signs and...reactionscomments
Caregiver Spotlight: Katie...Katie's husband, Ed, was diagnosed with prostate cancer 4 years ago. After standing by her husband through surgery and treatment, Katie talks...reactionscomments
Keeping Your Life Together...In this video, I will talk about 3 ways to keep your life together following a prostate cancer diagnosis when everything in...reactionscomments
Choosing Life...They say life is about choices. Well, I did not choose prostate cancer and I certainly did not choose to have an aggressive...reactionscomments
What is AFib?...Atrial fibrillation, also known as AFib, is the most common heart rhythm disorder (arrhythmia). It occurs when the atria, the two upper...reactionscomments
Patti’s Caregiving Story: Lessons from Depression and Self-Care...In Part II of Patti's caregiving story, Patti goes into more detail about her experiences as Len's caregiver as he battled prostate...reactions4comments
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's Caregiver...For awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a...reactionscomments
Us TOO's New Forum for Gay Men and Their Partners...For Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, ProstateCancer.net sat down with Us TOO to talk about the organization’s support groups designed for caregivers and...reactionscomments
A Sleep Hygiene Primer: Keep Healthy Habits...Are you living with a cancer diagnosis and struggling to sleep? Of course! Who can sleep when they know they have cancer?...reactions4comments
