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
Pain After Prostatectomy ...I had RP 2 months ago. The surgery was very successful. Not much pain for the first 2 weeks. After that, I can feel the pain around the area of...reactions9repliesTips & Advice
Not Getting Trapped by Our Wounds...When we meet someone new, be it socially or for business, we often try to gain a better understanding about that person by trying to discover things we might have...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer and Radiation Enteritis...Treatment for prostate cancer usually includes radiation therapy. This can be either external beam radiation therapy or internal (brachytherapy). Radiation therapy has many potential side effects. These side effects include...reactions4comments
Milestones and Targets...2020 saw many of us reach milestones that we were not able to celebrate thanks to being in various states of lockdown during the Covid pandemic. In Greater Manchester UK...reactions4comments
My Advice for Anyone with Cancer: Get a Therapist!...Editor's Note: This article was originally shared by our sister site, BladderCancer.net, and was written by Mac Howard. If you do not have a therapist, my advice is to get...reactionscomments
Treatment Update & Family History...As I reported back in November, a laser-guided biopsy found Gleason 4+3 cancer after a standard biopsy failed to detect it two years earlier despite a rising PSA that had...reactions2comments
Remain Relevant to Remain Healthy...A monumental struggle that many prostate cancer patients suffer from is a nagging feeling that they do not matter in the overall scheme of things. These feelings can be fed...reactions3comments
An Interview With My Wife: Part 2...In May 2017 I had my runner's “groin strain” investigated by a sports injury doctor, as it was hampering my training for an ultra-marathon. This is my interview with my...reactionscomments
Frederick Thurber...Frederick was previously a health leader on ProstateCancer.net. I am a 66-year-old man living with prostate cancer. Although my PSA was anomalously low, a small lump was found on my...
Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Surgery...Before my prostate cancer diagnosis, I took my erections for granted. That is, I never gave them a second thought. They were always reliable, required no foreplay, and were ready...reactions14comments
Proton Therapy: What’s the Catch? – Part 3...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 2. And now...reactions8comments
Just joined...Finished my 25 radiation treatments and brachytherapy (last week). Figured I’d connect rather than going through all this enjoyment alone....reactions4repliesAwareness
Prostate Cancer Changed My Diet...After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013, I began to take a serious look at my diet and what I was consuming. As I honestly looked at my situation...reactions2comments
Do you get 'scanxiety'?...A forum to share the worries you may feel each time you have a PSA test or another scan to ensure your prostate cancer is in remission. When is your...reactions19repliesCoping
It’s Getting Hot In Here...First off, what do hot flashes mean to you? Hot flashes are described as intense warmth on the skin to a patient. There is warmth that can be felt on...reactionscomments
An Interview With My Wife: Part 1...In May 2017 I had my runner's “groin strain” investigated by a sports injury doctor, as it was hampering my training for an ultra-marathon. This is my interview of my...reactionscomments
Prostate cancer scans...Hi, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (stage 2/3a). Got a CT scan and it showed bone lesions, while the bone scan was negative. Docs don’t know what to make...reactions2replies
Prostate Cancer Changed My Life...The question was raised not long ago -- how did prostate cancer change your life? Where do I begin? First there was the initial shock of being told I had...reactions8comments
