Dependent on Depends!...I’m in the early stages of recovery from a laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. My surgery was on April 16th, 2018. As I continue...reactions21comments
Pre-Surgery Thoughts...I now know I have a rather severe prostate cancer (PC), and in both my mind and my urologist’s mind, a robotic...reactionscomments
Dealing with Dysfunction...In a previous article, “My Treatment Choice”, I explained why the possible side effects of surgery, incontinence and erectile dysfunction, led me...reactions9comments
Staying Active During Recovery...In May 2018, I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and opted for da Vinci...reactions7comments
Riding the Roller Coaster...“By the time I write my next article, I am confident that cancer will be gone from my body.” That was the...reactions7comments
Treatment Regrets?...Hindsight is twenty-twenty, and sometimes it can be hell. I’m almost always upbeat in my articles, but if I’m not totally truthful...reactions26comments
(Closed) Take the Fatigue and Health Survey!...The 2020 Fatigue and Health survey has now closed. Thank you for your interest! We are excited to share the results with...reactionscomments
How to Monitor Your Health with At-Home Devices...At-home monitoring can help you better manage chronic health conditions. It can also aid in your recovery after medical procedures. Using this...reactionscomments
Privacy Concerns When Going Virtual...Telehealth has become a popular way to see a doctor. Today, you can get many health services remotely. And, some studies show...reactionscomments
One White Pine: Building Spaces for Living & Healing...Professor and landscape architect Daniel Winterbottom has been designing and building therapeutic gardens for over 20 years. Here, he shares his unique...reactions2comments
How to Improve Heart Health...About 6.5 million Americans are living with heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women of...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
What is Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)?...Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a medical term for the most common type of heart disease. It is the leading cause of...reactionscomments
What Causes Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD) it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This is because their...reactionscomments
Pain is Common & Constant: The Impact on Quality of Life...In September of 2019, Health Union (the parent company of prostatecancer.net) partnered with the US Pain Foundation for our first ever Chronic...reactions1comment
What is the Most Common Symptom of Peripheral Artery Disease?...When a person has peripheral artery disease (PAD), it means their limbs are not getting enough blood flow. This results from their...reactionscomments
What Are the Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis?...Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot. It develops deep inside veins that have slower blood flow. They generally form in...reactionscomments
How Do I Find Virtual Health Services?...It can be overwhelming to figure out how to find telehealth services, especially if you do not already have a doctor. But...reactionscomments
A Look at the Services Virtual Care Offers...Telehealth or virtual care can be used to access many different types of health services. To get started, talk to your doctor...reactionscomments
Preparing for a Virtual Visit with Your Doctor...Visiting your doctor online is a great way to get healthcare if you are not able to go in person. You can...reactionscomments
