Living With podcast: Men's Health Month...Scott Matheny, an advocate on SkinCancer.net, is on a mission to raise awareness and encourage men to take a proactive approach to...reactionscomments
10 Things You Should Know About Clinical Trials...Each year thousands of clinical trials occur. Learning about clinical trials can feel like you are learning a new language. The good...reactions2comments
The Clinical Trial Consent Form: Understanding Your Rights & Responsibilities...Informed consent is the term that signifies a person has been given information regarding all possible consequences for a treatment, including both...reactionscomments
Will I Need to Pay to Be in a Clinical Trial?...Clinical trials can provide an opportunity for patients to receive the latest treatment, provide a new treatment option for those whose previous...reactionscomments
Not Always a Placebo! Types of Clinical Trials...When many people think of clinical trials, they may think of testing a new experimental drug or taking a placebo pill. But...reactionscomments
Why Wasn’t I Chosen for a Clinical Trial?...In any clinical trial, participants must meet certain criteria to be eligible to participate. There are two commonly used terms when describing...reactionscomments
Treatment Choice & Finding Support: Prostate Cancer as a Gay Man...In 2008 I had my first biopsy at the Denver Health & Hospital and was told that I had a minimal amount...reactions9comments
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & Misunderstanding...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
Distant...Biopsy in 2010 showed nothing even if my PSA was 6.7. Jump to January 2015 biopsy showed PSA 10.4 Gleason 3+4. Surgery...reactions2comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and Mind...Mental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
My Thing - Genetic Testing...When I went in for my biopsy, 2/3/2016, I was reasonably sure I had prostate cancer. I had been watching my PSA...reactions1comment
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their Illness...Getting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or...reactions1comment
Cancer and Circadian Rhythms: The Basics...Much has been made of the circadian system and its characteristic rhythms since the Nobel Prize was awarded to three different scientists...reactionscomments
Prostate Biopsy...Had biopsy March 25th, had 2 cm tumor plus additional area of concern. Was told I had a follow up tomorrow but...reactions9comments
Can Prostate Cancer Be Detected Early?...Screening involves checking for a condition when the individual screened may not currently have symptoms for the condition. Screening, in many instances...
September 2018...I found out in Sept. of 2018 that I had prostate cancer. I was 61 and 4 months old. This is how...reactions3comments
Unexplained Pain...Having pain in the pelvic cavity after robotic removal of prostate one year ago. Was off of pain meds (Gabapentin) and fully...reactions2comments
Being a Caregiver and Part of the Healthcare Team...When a loved one is battling prostate cancer, they may ask you to take on a caregiver role, to provide extra support...
Two Years Since PCa...I was diagnosed with PCa in April 2017. I had 2 biopsies, A TRUS and a MRI-Guided biopsy. My Gleason score was...reactions5comments
Never Expected Cancer...My GP started DRE's and PSA's when I turned 50. It was March 2017, 67 years old and in for my yearly...reactions2comments
