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
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’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
