Life with prostate cancer...What do you wish others knew about living with prostate cancer?...reactions32repliesAwarenessSurvivorshipFriends & Family
Prostate cancer shows it ugly face for the third time...In March of 2007, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. In September 2007 I had a Prostatectomy to remove my prostate. For ten years my PSA was 0.1. In September...reactions5comments
Resilience Training...The reality of prostate cancer in your life is – it will put a lot of stress and distress on you, your friends, and the members of your family. And...reactionscomments
PSA...Recently had a PSA test and my number was 30.4. Does anyone have a PSA this high?...reactions22repliesPSA
Pains and tissue damage from radiation a few years after treatment...Hello, In 2016 I had my prostate removed, recovered, and was good for a year. The PSA started going up and the located cancer in the nearby lymph nodes. I...reactions8repliesSide EffectsAdvanced Prostate CancerCoping
Let's Talk About Cancer: Part 2...Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...reactions9comments
Should I get a biopsy?...Hi folks, I have a family history of prostate cancer (father & two of his brothers); had a recent ultrasound that revealed a 8mm nodule on prostate; my latest PSA...reactions22replies
Study Finds High Rates of Metastatic Prostate Cancer Linked to Fewer PSA Screenings...Prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men worldwide. However, without screening, many men do not know that they have prostate cancer because they do not have...reactions6comments
Changing Eating Habits After A Prostate Cancer Diagnosis – A Patient's Story...Diane interviews a man who changed his eating habits after being diagnosed with prostate cancer. Here's what he said about his journey. I believe I can confidently say that I...reactionscomments
2-Down-1-To-Go...In 2017, 3+4 Gleason 7, PSA 12.50, and I had HIFU. One year later, in 2018, my PSA was 7.12 and 3+4 Gleason 7. I had a second HIFU. In...reactions3comments
Imperative to Track Life Insurance...Earlier, I wrote about the perils of attempting to speak with an actual human on the telephone as I made every effort to check the status of my life insurance...reactionscomments
Finding Solace With Reel Recovery...Frederick Thurber shares how he found comfort amid his prostate cancer battle through Reel Recovery, a fly fishing retreat for men living with or after cancer. After watching my father...reactions7comments
Let’s Talk About Cancer: Part 1...Jim was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2017 at the age of sixty-three. In his series, Let's Talk About Cancer, he shares the challenges of talking about the disease, how...reactions13comments
Talking About Prostate Cancer Treatment Costs With ZERO360...We talked about the costs of prostate cancer with ZERO360, a free program that helps people afford treatment. ZERO360 assigns you a case manager to help secure financial support, resolve...reactions1comment
What Are Prostate Cancer Treatment Costs to Consider?...Prostate cancer can be expensive. The average cost for treating it is about $2,800 a month. It helps to research expenses and financial assistance ahead of time. This will save...reactionscomments
hernia after prostectomy...I underwent a radical robotic prostectomy in July 2020. I was very pleased with the results,the pathology found the cancer was confined to the prostate, the psa was 0.1 after...reactions5replies
Lump Check After Prostate Surgery...Once you've been diagnosed with prostate cancer, I find most men tend to change their outlook regarding health awareness. These days I am more likely to get something checked vs playing...reactions6comments
Animals Help Cancer Patients, My Horses Did...Many people out there wonder if animals truly help those with cancer. Many people feel that their pets are a part of their family, and I think one’s pets can...reactionscomments
Is Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening on the Horizon?...As of this writing, it’s now thirty-eight months since I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, twenty-eight months since I completed thirty-nine radiotherapy fractions, and six months since my three-year course...reactions8comments
More Elephants in the Room...Discovering someone you know has cancer can be shocking, emotional, and devastating. While you may feel bad for them, let me assure you as someone who has been diagnosed with cancer...reactionscomments
