My Tank Is Empty...I have been a caregiver to my father for over 15 years now and have loved every minute of it. He took...reactionscomments
MRI Prostate Cancer Screening: A Replacement for the PSA?...According to a recent article in the Science section of the British newspaper, “The Telegraph,” British scientists are developing an MRI test...reactions4comments
Serendipity: Finding Other Resources...I’m happy to report that my second post-surgery PSA, four months after my procedure, showed no indication of cancer. As I have...reactionscomments
Embracing the New Me...The stage is an amazing place to be. You can see everything. Usually however my eyes are closed. The music is my...reactions3comments
Movember On My Mind...Modern life can be all about failure, or the avoidance of it. From an early age we are urged to work hard...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer's Effect on Partner's Sexuality...After spending a few weeks writing about Selfless Sex and focusing in on the sexual health of your partner, I still wanted...reactions4comments
Understanding Clinical Trials...A clinical trial is a research study that is conducted to determine whether a specific medical intervention, such as a treatment, device...reactionscomments
Further Exploring the Sexual Side Effects of Cryosurgery...In this video, I discuss the sexual side effect of cryosurgery. Initially, there were many sexual side effects with this type of...reactionscomments
Celebrations...As a high school principal for nine years, I had the pleasure of handing diplomas to, and sharing handshakes and hugs with...reactionscomments
Life After Surgery: From Lemons to Lemonade...As a long-time fan of hiking and backpacking, and approaching 70, in January of 2018 I booked a trip with REI for...reactions2comments
Living with Cancer-Related Fatigue...No matter the type of cancer, there are some common experiences when it comes to treatment side effects. Fatigue is one of...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Loss & Progression...In this series, we discuss the causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are...reactionscomments
What It’s Like to Be a Caregiver?...Being a caregiver takes over your life in some ways. It has a way of impacting your money, your family, your job...reactionscomments
The Link Between African-American Men & Prostate Cancer...One risk factor associated with prostate cancer is race and ethnicity. Compared to other racial and ethnic groups, African-American men are reported...reactionscomments
Movember Community Spotlight: Ray...For Movember, ProstateCancer.net is highlighting community perspectives on men's health awareness. In our second interview, we talked with community member Ray about...reactionscomments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and Burnout...When we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions3comments
Does Ejaculation Lower the Risk of Prostate Cancer?...I came across more information about masturbation and prostate cancer (PC). The information said men who masturbated more had a lower risk...reactions1comment
What Does Metabolic Syndrome Have To Do with Prostate Cancer?...Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of heart disease risk factors that can include obesity, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure, among...reactionscomments
Mental Challenges Of Dealing With Comorbidity...Comorbidity. I only became aware of this unpleasant word a couple of years ago. It is defined as “the simultaneous presence of...reactions6comments
Is There a Link Between Prostate Cancer and Alcohol?...Good day everyone, Dr. Nick here again with another article. This article is about alcohol consumption and prostate cancer. While I’m not...reactions1comment
