Prostate Cancer: The Initial Shock...It all started about 2 years ago in early 2019. I didn’t have much energy at this point. I was in my 60’s so it was mentioned that my testosterone...reactions1comment
Good News Or Bad?...Most men understand that testosterone plays a role in their lives. If nothing else, they are aware that testosterone has a lot to do with sex drive and performance. On...reactionscomments
The Prostate Biopsy That Missed My Cancer...Due to continued rising PSA levels, my urologist recommended a prostate biopsy. I’ll never forget the solemn tone in his voice and the serious look in his eyes. My heart...reactions17comments
Prostate Cancer Screening At A Supermarket...It sounds like science fiction, but according to Mark Emberton, Professor of Interventional Oncology at University College London, prostate cancer screening could be coming to a supermarket near you. Professor...reactions3comments
HIFU Procedure...A little over a year ago, I was diagnosed. My wife and I researched our options with 3 urologists. We researched the HIFU procedure. We were fortunate to find a...reactions11comments
Feeling SAD About Prostate Cancer?...Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression most often linked to changes in the seasons. While the condition can present itself at any time of the year, most...reactionscomments
To Hell and Back: A Prostate Cancer Playlist...Music helps us deal with difficult times and process emotions we otherwise would not have words for. We asked you which songs best describe life with prostate cancer. From uplifting...reactions5comments
Radical Robotic Laparoscopic Prostatectomy: What I Didn’t Know About Early Recovery...A friend of mine recently had a radical robotic laparoscopic prostatectomy as his treatment choice for prostate cancer. He researched surgeons throughout the United States and traveled quite a distance...reactions2comments
A Prostate Cancer Case Study: Part 3...Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...reactions1comment
Guy Meredith...My wife of 43 years, Julie, and I currently live in Salem, Oregon along with our Aussie shepherd, Jazz. Cancer coming into our lives gave us a whole new intimacy...
Companionship Is Key...I have just celebrated a milestone in my battle versus advanced prostate cancer with extensive bone metastasis Stage 4. November 22, 2020, marked 3 1/2 years since my May 22...reactions12comments
69 Years Young & Seeking Support for Upcoming Surgery...Hi, my name is Mike, and I am 69 years young. I am new to this site, and I have been diagnosed with prostate cancer as of last September. I...reactions31comments
Prostate Cancer and How Not to Make a Decision...When the doctor confirmed my prostate biopsy results were positive, my mind completely shut down. I could no longer comprehend anything the doctor said after hearing the word “cancer.” His...reactions46comments
After The Merry-Go-Round Stops...“Why do I say have cancer or I that am a cancer survivor after being told I am cancer free”? I hear that question often from patients, family members and...reactions2comments
The Cost of a Cancer Diagnosis...It really brought it home to me that there really is a significant monetary cost of being diagnosed with cancer - at a time when you can least afford it...reactions2comments
A Prostate Cancer Case Study: Part 2...Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...reactions1comment
When Life Sucks ...I have had prostate cancer not once but twice … that sucks. I have been practicing social distancing for months … that sucks. I can still remember the “old days”...reactions2comments
Identifying Toxic Relationships After A Cancer Diagnosis...When in a relationship, a cancer diagnosis can shake the very pillars of what you thought was perfect. The main support for cancer patients comes from their spouses or partners...reactions7comments
A Prostate Cancer Case Study: Part 1...Jim Flood discovered he had an aggressive form of prostate cancer in 2008. In his series, "You’re Only As Good As Your Last PSA," he details his journey from being...reactions2comments
Impact Of COVID-19 On Cancer Research...We all know that cancer research is vital to the future of those to be diagnosed with cancer in the years ahead. At the same time, we hope that research...reactions2comments