Proton Therapy: What’s the Catch? – Part 2...Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment. Read Part 1 and Part 3. My first...reactions9comments
Diagnosis Positive...In 2007 during a normal annual physical, my white cell blood count was noted as being elevated for no apparent reason. No infections noted or any other known causes. I...reactions2comments
Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce the Risk of Deadly Prostate Cancer...Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men in the United States. In fact, it is estimated that 1 in 9 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer...reactions2comments
Side Effects from IMRT - Proctitis...My boyfriend finished radiation six weeks ago. All of a sudden he is experiencing lower abdominal pain, rectum leakage and diarrhea, a feeling like he needs to have a bowel...reactions6repliesSide Effects
Different Tools...If you have been diagnosed with low-risk prostate cancer, chances are good that you may be able to take advantage of something called active surveillance. A low-risk cancer is one...reactionscomments
Proton Therapy: What's the Catch? – Part 1...Bobby was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2020. He talks about his path to getting diagnosed and undergoing proton therapy for treatment. Read Part 2. As the saying goes, when...reactions8comments
How’s the Water?...In 2005, David Foster Wallace, an award-winning novelist and then professor at Pomona University, presented a commencement address to the graduating class at Kenyon College. During the presentation, he told...reactionscomments
Irony of Drug Treatments, My Rhythm of Life...I say irony because when I was 45 years old, my employer at the time sent me for a medical. The outcome was that I was borderline clinically obese, and...reactionscomments
Dinna Fash...An old Scots-Gaelic phrase “dinna fash” has become a war cry for this old battle hardened cancer warrior. “Dinna fash” translates into English as “do not worry” or “do not...reactions1comment
A Prostate Cancer Personal Story...I joined a prostate support group a few months ago. I wanted to learn more about this disease since my father was diagnosed at the age of 72. I've met some...reactions2comments
Bobby Bofinger...In August 2020, Bobby Bofinger was diagnosed with Gleason 6, T1c prostate cancer at age 57. With a family history of prostate cancer, he was at high(er) risk for prostate...
What Are Digital Therapeutics?...Digital therapeutics (DTx) first entered clinical discussions in the 1990s. The idea was that technology could improve healthcare access. It could help overcome barriers of location, time, and resources. This...reactionscomments
Steve's Story...My PSA has not gone up as of today, it will be 9 + years. But I always have the fear of it returning anytime in the future. I get...reactions9comments
"A Man and His Prostate:" The Play...This may be one of the first theater reviews for ProstateCancer.net, so here’s the news: Ed Asner stars in a one-man show called "A Man and His Prostate," and you...reactions5comments
Personal Observations...Not long ago I met a woman whose husband had passed from un-diagnosed prostate cancer. By the time he gave in (due to significant pain), he discovered both the cause...reactionscomments
Vaccine, Vaccine, Vaccine...The world is obsessed with vaccines. Well, in truth, it’s those vaccines that will hopefully set us free from COVID and allow us to return to something close to call...reactions6comments
About ED...I am not talking about my friend and fishing partner, Edward (Ed). Nope… I am talking about the big question that comes up most often in our prostate cancer education...reactions7comments
FeaturedMetastatic prostate cancer...Looking to connect with men whose cancer has metastasized, specifically in bone lesions. And are on hormone therapy for life. I'm 3 months into lupron/abiraterone(zytiga) and prednisone. Overall health and...reactions23repliesAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Pot for pain after Prostatectomy...Short answer, It Works! A friend, who gave me my ride home from surgery, gave me a little cannabis. I had heard that it could be used for pain, but...reactions4replies
Contacting Mortgage Company and Other Lenders...One of the most overwhelming challenges that accompanies a cancer diagnosis is that of finding funds to cover all the normal day-to-day bills and still be able to pay for...reactions2comments
