Community Spotlight: Simon and Bill - Part 1...Bill West was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2010. His husband, Simon Rosser, was diagnosed in 2016. They talk about what they learned from their diagnoses and how they've supported...reactions3comments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 3: ADT Side Effects...Frederick talks about dealing with the side effects of androgen deprivation therapy in Part 3 of his series. Read Part 1 and Part 2. Last week I was in for...reactions7comments
PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging...Doctors use imaging tests to monitor prostate cancer and see if it has spread to other parts of the body. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and bone scans are standard tests...
Really - Who Am I? ...First there was surgery for the aggressive prostate cancer. Then came the recurrence. Then came hormone therapy plus 8 weeks of external beam radiation treatment (EBRT). Two years later, a diagnosis...reactions3comments
It’s Time To Select A Cancer Treatment Center...After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things that come to mind is how you can get the best treatment possible. People may look to choose an oncologist and the...reactions2comments
A Guide to Prostate Cancer Recurrence...Prostate cancer recurrence is a topic that many people in the community talk about. Whether it is dealing with fear, detecting recurrence, or what to do when prostate cancer comes...reactions4comments
Had I Known...While prostate cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the United States, it also happens to be one of the more survivable cancers when caught...reactionscomments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 2: Radiation Treatments...In Part 1 of this series, I discussed the diagnosis of an elusive form of prostate cancer that nearly cost me my life. Here in Part 2, I will discuss...reactions1comment
What should I do next?...55 yrnl old with PSA level of 5.3 in Aug 2020 and 6.97 in May 2021. I have had an MRI exam in May 2021 which has indicators of prostate...reactions4repliesNewly DiagnosedTips & AdviceDiagnosis
Hero to Zero...Why on earth would you want to run that far when you’ve got a car? You wouldn’t believe how many times people have said that to me over the years!...reactions3comments
Can a Hound Help You Through Cancer?...An old friend of mine, who I met many years ago when we both worked at ABC News, is now a senior spokesperson at the United Nations in New York...reactions9comments
Right now not sure...I've had but for 20 yrs approx and really didn't think much about it. The other day my primary Dr had me have some blood work done and when I...reactions1comment
High risk of prostate cancer ...I am 48 years old, and I have aggressive prostate cancer (Gleason 9). I had a prostatectomy last year. The level of PSA 3 months after surgery was 0.17 and...reactions7repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Men’s Health: Talking About Sex and Intimacy...Sexual health is a topic that can sometimes be overlooked or hard to talk about. For Men’s Health Month, we dedicated time to highlight the changes that may result from...reactions6comments
Stalked by a Stealthy Cancer, Part 1...An elusive form of prostate cancer nearly cost me my life. Here is the first part of my story, covering the diagnosis. You can also read Part 2. The first...reactions8comments
Want Proof?...As men, we often play many roles in our lifetime: father, son, provider, protector, warrior, husband, and the list go on and on. Ask any man what his most important...reactions1comment
Sex libido after prostatectomy ...Hello Will my sexual desire, feeling return after radical surgery? If so how long before I may start to feel horny again? I’m 73 and didn’t suffer until now. I’m...reactions21repliesIntimacy & Relationships
Surprise Surgeries Due To Prostate Cancer...Upon my diagnosis of advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis stage 4, I was relieved when my urological oncologist informed me that surgical removal of my prostate was not...reactions2comments
Hormone treatment shots wear off...Hi I had hormone shots before I decided to have my prostrate removed I couldn't stand the side effects and was so weak I decided not to get the radiation...reactions4repliesHormone Therapy
Music, Sweet Music...One of my favorite songs from my youth is “Dancing in The Street,” by Martha and the Vandellas. The lyric goes like this: All we need is music, sweet music...reactions6comments