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
Impact of Multiple Biopsies...Biopsies are a regular part of the screening and monitoring process for prostate cancer. Throughout their journey with prostate cancer, many men...reactionscomments
Kegeling: First Line of Defense...In an effort to heal and strengthen my pelvic floor, and eliminate the incontinence that followed my radical laparoscopic prostatectomy in April...reactions9comments
The Changing Role of MRI-Guided Biopsy...Men who are concerned about potential prostate cancer based upon repeated high PSA, but who have had a prior negative biopsy can...reactionscomments
First Time in the Chair...This article is dedicated to Kimberly Morgan Bossley, her bravery inspired me to write this. I remember 3 1/2 years ago when...reactions5comments
Decisions, Decisions...As I wrote at the end of my first article, “C Day: The Day I Learned I Had Prostate Cancer,” more will...reactionscomments
Teamwork...My wife, Melinda, and I met in late 1979 while working at the same restaurant in San Luis Obispo, California. She was...reactions7comments
Clinical Trial Terminology...There are several terms that are commonly used when discussing clinical trials. Here are some that come up often:Adverse event: an undesirable...reactionscomments
The Soundtrack of My Journey...I was diagnosed with stage IV in early June of 2006. It was a very trying time for me as you might...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Risk is Higher in Men With Inflammatory Bowel Disease...Based on the findings of recent research, men who have inflammatory bowel disease have a significantly higher risk of developing prostate cancer...reactionscomments
Fake News, Misinformation, and Cancer...Sometimes it’s so well-meant...“[insert name or relationship] had cancer and they took [insert herb/spice/essential oil] and they’ve been fine now for X...reactionscomments
Clinical Trial Participation...Every clinical trial is designed to look at a specific population, so each participant is required to have certain traits (eligibility criteria)...reactionscomments
How Important Is It to be Part of a Community?...I have asked myself this question a few times. I am on several social media sites; just because I can be. Sometimes...reactionscomments
Is This the Right Treatment Center for Me?...When my father was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the first thing that entered my mind was, "Where will he go for treatment?"...reactionscomments
Be Prepared: Planning Protection for Exercise and Travel...My goal after surgery in April 2018 was to get back to normal exercise and travel as soon as possible. That meant...reactionscomments
Pee-lief: Help for Overactive Bladder...I’ve had overactive bladder (OAB) for years, and I know the mileage markers for all the rest stops on our New Jersey...reactionscomments
What is Breakthrough Pain and How Do I Manage It?...Breakthrough pain (BTP) is just that, a sudden onset level of pain that is separate from the ongoing pain generally well managed...reactionscomments
The Other Bone Health...Osteoporosis, it doesn’t just affect women. Men with prostate cancer may need to be on the lookout for this as well. More...reactionscomments
Higher Suicide Rates Among People with Urologic Cancers...People with urologic cancers – prostate, bladder, and kidney cancers – are five times more likely to commit suicide, according to recent...reactionscomments