Post Prostatectomy Treatment...I'm 63 and had my prostate removed 1 and 1/2 years ago. It was definitely cancerous (14.6 score). Besides no sex, I'm feeling pretty good. Gleason score was about .35...reactions4comments
There Is Always Hope - A Survivor's Story...Diane speaks with a man who was diagnosed with prostate cancer at a young age: 40. He shares how he fought severe depression, turned to loved ones for support, and...reactions10comments
Virgil Simons...Virgil was previously an advocate on ProstateCancer.net. Virgil Simons is the Founder & President of The Prostate Net, non-profit patient education and advocacy organization committed to providing credible and actionable...
Facing Chemo? ...I have been battling prostate cancer since 2013. My initial run in with “Mr. Prostate” started out with a routine physical and a rising PSA. It did not take long...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer Awareness Saves Lives...The PSA, prostate specific antigen, blood test is much maligned. But, as has become clear, if it isn’t used as a screening test, the incidence of men being diagnosed with...reactionscomments
Prostate Cancer and the Importance of Regular Exercise...I grew up in a time before the internet, cell phones, and personal computers. My friends and I would spend most of the day outdoors from early morning to late...reactions21comments
Interview With a Tumor...Since starting my journey with prostate cancer, I have listened to a lot of advice from a lot of people. To better understand what I am going through, though, I...reactions9comments
Metastasis, Never Heard of That...“Hey man! If you’ve had your prostate removed, how can it be still called prostate cancer?” This was an actual question I noted someone asking one of my cancer brothers...reactionscomments
PSA Level After Removal...AFTER HAVING MY PROSTATE REMOVED 11 YEARS AGO MY PSA IS NOW 3.5. Should I BE CONCERNED?...reactions15repliesSurgeryPSA
What's USPSTF, And How Does It Affect Prostate Cancer Screening?...If you are like most folks, you have never heard of the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). The good news is you are not alone. Whenever I ask...reactionscomments
Reflections on 2020...At the start of the year I was still in the worst-case prognosis period of 2-3 years and knew that I faced 4 squeaky bum, aka quarterly PSA tests, moments...reactions2comments
2021 Effects of Blood Clots and Prostate Cancer!...This a rather lengthy, a lot has happened. I'm 59 years old, found out in January 2020 that I had prostate cancer. My dad went through 48 radiation treatments to...reactions3comments
The Extra Glass...In case you have not noticed, there is a lot of stress going around lately. And if you want to add more variety to your personal stress level, just know that...reactionscomments
Things You Might Not Be Aware Of About Cancer...There are a lot of misunderstandings or misconceptions about cancer. Even though cancer has affected a lot of people in the world, most people still do not adequately understand it...reactions6comments
Music Can Save Our Mortal Souls...My wife and I have always loved music, and we have an incredibly eclectic music collection ranging from Abba to Opera. In fact we are the only people we know...reactions1comment
Prostate cancer can be expensive. How do you manage the costs?...Share resources and tips on how you have managed (or not) the costs of a prostate cancer diagnosis. Have you connected with a patient support program? Have you looked into...reactions1replyCost
Trying To Access the COVID-19 Vaccine With Prostate Cancer...COVID-19 has clearly changed our perspective on the true dangers of having a compromised immune system, and this fear drives an understandable desire for many to receive the coronavirus vaccine...reactions4comments
Combination surgery to repair RP damage...Has anyone had the post radical prostatectomy combination surgery where they implant a urethral cuff/pump and penile implants/pump at the same time? Are you pleased with the results?...reactions2repliesSide Effects
Toxic Relationships - Cause & Effect...As a prostate cancer patient or survivor, it is not hard to find yourself on an emotional rollercoaster. Prostate cancer impacts men and their life-partners on many levels, and the...reactionscomments
Challenges and Contentment...After I was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer in May 2017 and told I may only have 2 years to live, life went into a form of meltdown. I...reactions3comments
