Prostate Cancer is Top of the (Medical) Charts...Just this spring, we got the unwelcome news that prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer here among men in the UK. Men, we are top of the...reactions17comments
Sometimes a Biopsy Doesn't Tell the Whole Story...My PSA went from 1.3 in September 2018 to 4.51 in January 2020. An MRI found 2 lesions PIRADS 3 and 4. A needle biopsy on 2/24, found 12 cores...reactions1comment
How to Stay Centered When Newly Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer...So often, after learning of a prostate cancer diagnosis, the focus is only on doctors. Yes, doctors play a crucial role in surviving prostate cancer, but they are not the...reactions12comments
Is Dark Chocolate Good for Prostate Health?...We had a Physician Nutrition Specialist (PNS) speak at one of our monthly prostate cancer education and support group meetings. Chances are you not familiar with what a PNS designation...reactionscomments
50/50 Game...Prostate cancer is more than a physical battle. In the long run, the other half is mental and it brings many challenges along the way. While none of us can...reactionscomments
Reasons to be Cheerful...A heartfelt plea was posted on our Facebook page: Are there any cancer success stories or is it all doom and gloom? It’s a tough question but I’m going to...reactions10comments
A Good News Cancer Diagnosis?...As many of you know I have been a prostate cancer survivor for almost eight years. And in many ways, I've learned over that period to not panic and to...reactions5comments
At What Age Do You Stop Checking Your PSA?...My primary care physician stopped checking my PSA when I was 70 yrs old and recently (80 years old) it was taken & after a biopsy, etc. have been diagnosed...reactions104repliesPSA
What is Nubeqa® (darolutamide)?...Darolutamide (Nubeqa®) is an androgen receptor inhibitor used to block the signal of the androgen receptor for those with prostate cancer. The drug is used to treat various types of...
When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemonade...I was talking to one of my friends who have psoriatic arthritis. This is an autoimmune disease that I have had for over 30 years. Psoriatic arthritis is a type...reactions2comments
A Personal Battle Plan For Stress...Coping with prostate cancer at any stage is not easy. Some men may experience a form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of prostate cancer-related treatments and testing...reactions3comments
Tony Collier...I’m Tony, born in 1957 and diagnosed in May 2017 aged 60. I live South of Manchester in the UK and I’m an ambassador, awareness speaker and fundraiser for Prostate...
FeaturedActive 2 days agoWhat Treatment Did You Have for Prostate Cancer?...Hello, my PSA was 6 when I got had my biopsy done, came back 3+4=7. Just starting to look at treatment options for prostate cancer. I would like to hear...reactions261repliesTreatment
Navigating Medical Decisions When Newly Diagnosed With Prostate Cancer...With the initial shock that comes from learning you have prostate cancer, it can be hard to know what to do next. Starting this journey can seem overwhelming, but it...reactions1comment
No Warning...Lots of guys ignore the subtle warning signs of prostate cancer like issues in the bedroom or getting up multiple times at night to pee. What they try to avoid is...reactions1comment
Care Partner Asks: What Happens After a Radical Prostatectomy?...My husband recently was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He was told his was the fast-growing kind (4 on a scale of 5) and was an 8 on the scale of...reactions7repliesTreatmentCaregiving
Anyone happen to know if a DRE can cause hypertension and 250RBC in urine test?...Recently had a DRE by my urologist. A few hours later I had to get a physical done for work by another clinic. I have hypertension but their findings were...reactionsrepliesSide Effects
You Have Been Diagnosed – Now What?...As survivors, we often spend time talking about how we might deal with the reality of...or the potential for...developing advancing prostate cancer after initial treatment. That got me thinking that...reactions4comments
Keeping Your Head...I have prostate cancer, and I have been trying to get treatment for over a year. I've had two hospital stays - one for unsterile instruments and a blood infection...reactionscomments
What Not to Say to Someone With Prostate Cancer...Unless someone has experienced cancer themselves, they often do not know what to say. So often, friends and family, upon learning someone has cancer, say things that are unhelpful at...reactions94comments
