Mike Wilson...I live in Arkansas and retired 2 years ago. I have been married for 40 years and have adult children. In January...
Remembering Doug Sparling...We are incredibly saddened to share that ProstateCancer.net team member Doug Sparling passed away on September 19, 2021. Doug was a husband...reactionscomments
My Dogs' Reaction to My Cancer Diagnosis...After the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy was positive for cancer, my first thought was, "I'm going to die." My heart started...reactions10comments
Dan Franke...Cancer survivor, Wait! strike that cancer survivor Warrior! I have two primary cancers and heart and other assorted health issues. Prostate cancer...
Time was of the essence...My PSA began rising when I was 62. It rose 1 point a year until I was 66 then stabilized at 4...reactions12comments
Why Don’t You Man Up?..."Why don't you man up?" I have said these words to my sons many times. They are now 43 and 45. This made me...reactions7comments
FeaturedEXTERNAL RADIATION TREATMENT...Hi, I'm 75yrs old and I've being living with prostrate cancer for the past 8yrs, choosing active surveillance after receiving a low...reactions1replyAwarenessPSATreatment
FeaturedPre-Lab Freakouts...I'm thirteen years past my in initial diagnosis of PC. Can't really even guess the number of PSA readings I had in...reactionsrepliesAdvanced Prostate CancerCopingPSA
Middleman Challenges...Today middle-aged guys find themselves caught in what many call the “the buffer zone.” On one side you may have, as I experienced...reactionscomments
FeaturedRadiation ...I just started my 28 EBRT treatment course last week. Just wandering what others have experienced if you have had external radiation?...reactions3repliesSide EffectsTreatment
Keeping Cancer in Its Place...It was several years ago now, but I remember an older work colleague telling me he had just been to a close...reactions4comments
My Dad Refuses Prostate Cancer Treatment...At the time of my prostate cancer diagnosis, I had no family history. And none of my living relatives could recall a...reactions29comments
Newly Diagnosed...Started SBRT on yesterday for 28 treatments. Anyone experience this type of radiation and what types of typical side effects you had...reactions1comment
Dogdad60 Experience...Hello, I had RP 5 weeks ago, struggling with leakage, and dealing with the "new" me. Met with a radiation oncologist, and...reactions6comments
2% vs 75%...Who would you suspect might be more optimistic: someone with a 75% chance for a total remission from cancer, or someone with...reactions2comments
FeaturedAnyone Get SBRT?...I am 67 years old with unfavorable intermediate prostate cancer. I have spoken to several experts with a top cancer center and...reactions4repliesAwarenessDiagnosisTreatment
Featured87 yr old leuprolide vs degarelix...Hello, I am writing on behalf of my 87 yr old father. I am trying to help him with his decision on...reactions3repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerCaregivingFriends & FamilyHormone TherapySupportive CareTips & Advice
Mental Check Movember...Movember is back! This year, we are taking time to highlight the importance of mental health and getting support when dealing with...reactionscomments
FeaturedMental Health Support...Mental health complications can occur during the difficult journey of coping with and treating prostate cancer. Support for mental health can come...reactions21repliesCopingAwarenessMental Health
I Feel Like I’m Having A Nightmare...Diane talks to a man who never expected to be diagnosed with prostate cancer about how he overcome the shock of it...reactionscomments
