Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & Family...In this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical illness and its side effects. Phrases in bold are the...reactionscomments
Why Does Cancer Cause Insomnia?...Cancer can rob you of the sleep you need to heal. Published research confirms that insomnia affects between half and three-quarters of...reactionscomments
7 Things to Know About Hospice...“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much...reactionscomments
Research Shows Cancer Likely to Become More Deadly than Heart Disease...Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Americans, but new research shows that cancer is likely to surpass heart disease...reactionscomments
What is a Living Will?...The word “will” can seem loaded when mentioned in casual conversation, and it might seem morbid to talk about or even unnecessary...reactionscomments
What’s Going On, Doctor?...I am currently 66 years old. Approximately 10 years ago I went for my yearly physical with my primary doctor. He has...reactions7comments
Prostate Cancer...I had surgery three weeks ago I had my prostate removed. The cancer was in many areas of prostate. Just had my...reactions2comments
Robotic Prostatectomy...I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2006 at age 55. My PSA was 5.53. My Gleason score was 3+4=7. Stage 2...reactions1comment
Trusting in God...Went in to see my Dr. for blood pressure pills. My Dr. wasn't in that day so I seen a different Dr...reactions7comments
My cancer story...I was diagnosed with early stage (Gleason 3 + 3) prostate cancer in July of 2017. I went to work reading all...reactions3comments
How To Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial...Though the statistics vary somewhat from state to state, nationwide about 65% of all disability claims are denied on the first application...reactionscomments
To Cancer Professionals: Know What It's Really Like...I really wish people working with cancer patients will read this note. I may stop some or all treatments soon... No one...reactions3comments
Changing Urologists?...Over the years my relationship with my Urologist was limited to about 15 minutes per year, when we would look at my...reactions4comments
The Roller Coaster Ride of Prostate Cancer...September 2018..Update...The most recent occurrence in this journey is the appearance of one of the damaging side effects of hormone therapy which...reactions2comments
Active Surveillance But Rising PSA...I had my first biopsy 4 years ago due to a rising PSA ( 3.5 to 6). Pathology showed one core at...reactions18comments
Recurrent cancer?...Diagnosed PC January 2017. RARP performed 3/2017. Gleason 4+3=7. "Successful?". Follow up PSAs: .15; .19; 2.0; yesterday; 2.6. In September 2017 had...reactionscomments
The Importance of Prostate Cancer Screening...Saturday, September 1, begins National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of awareness month, I want to talk to you about the...reactions1comment
I Never Expected It...I had an annual physical in March of 2017. After checking out fine, the doctor and I went over my blood work...reactions2comments
Understanding A Social Security Disability Denial...After the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactionscomments
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits...The Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due...reactionscomments
