My Prostate Cancer Story......I was diagnosed with prostate cancer in March 2011. My doctor gave me several options such as wait & see; implanting radioactive...reactions3comments
Three-months Post Prostatectomy, PSA is Dropping - What's Next?...I’m 60 years old. I had a radical prostatectomy 3 months ago. PSA at the start was 6.8. Six weeks after surgery...reactions6repliesPSASurgery
Clamp Suggestions for Incontinence Due to Radiation for Prostate Cancer?...My husband is totally incontinent from radiation for prostate cancer. My question is: the Bard Cunningham clamp is uncomfortable and can only...reactions2repliesIncontinenceSide EffectsTreatment
Has anyone had the artificial sphincter surgery?...My husband is considering this but is very unsure of it. I had a previous question regarding what clamps are good to...reactions3repliesCaregivingIncontinence
PSA Testing...I've just read Gogs Gagnon's article on this subject and thought I'd add to the conversation. This is such an important area...reactions19comments
(VIDEO) Write It Down...I spoke with someone who was diagnosed with prostate cancer and going in for treatment and found himself not knowing what was...reactionscomments
FDA Approves First PSMA-Targeted PET Imaging Drug for Men With Prostate Cancer...A new type of drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in PET imaging of...reactions1comment
When Will The Side Effects Go Away?...Three years ago I had my first hormone jab. Now I’m going cold turkey. My last shot was three months ago, and...reactions52comments
A Brief History of Prostate Cancer Treatment...The first case of prostate cancer was discovered in 1853 by J. Adams, a surgeon in London. In his report, the surgeon...reactionscomments
The Prostate and the Digital Rectal Exam...Before my cancer diagnosis, I understood that men had prostates, but that was about the extent of my knowledge. The subject never...reactions32comments
Bah Humbug, But Not Really...Okay, I admit it, I haven’t been a lover of the festive season for a long time. Yes, I know, absolute sacrilege...reactions3comments
The Value of Friends...Hearing about Chadwick Boseman’s very sad cancer death and hearing that he kept his diagnosis very private got me thinking about the...reactions8comments
Prostate Cancer and Black Men: A Genetic Breakthrough?...While it is well-understood that prostate cancer rates vary among people of different races and ethnicities, it is not clear why. In...reactionscomments
Squeaky Bum Time: Monitoring My PSA Levels...Here in the UK a famous soccer manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, labeled the end of the soccer season “squeaky bum time:” that...reactions3comments
Caregiver Spotlight: Beverly...Beverly Baldwin's father passed away from prostate cancer in 2012. She is the author of the book, "Memories of a Daughter’s Last...reactions2comments
More Than Physical: The Emotional Toll Of Prostate Cancer...A prostate cancer diagnosis is life-changing. The diagnosis has a physical, emotional, and financial impact on those living with it. We conducted...reactions7comments
What I Have Learned Since My Prostate Cancer Diagnosis...We Brits are very fond of talking about the weather. It changes frequently and our summers are as likely to be cold...reactions2comments
From Diagnosis to Now: What A Prostate Cancer Treatment Plan Looks Like...For some, receiving a prostate cancer diagnosis may come as a shock. Others might feel overwhelmed or scared. No matter whether the...reactions2comments
Comes Down To Pee or To Poo?...I'm 64 years old, I take no medicines, in very good shape, I exercise and eat healthy. My dad was diagnosed with...reactions9repliesSide EffectsTips & AdviceTreatment
The PSA Blood Test Controversy...In my early 50s, my doctor recommended including the PSA blood test as part of my annual checkup. At the time, I...reactions50comments
