InsuranceI live in Canada. I like to travel to the USA, therefore, I have to, for my own health obtain travel insurance. In the process of obtaining insurance, some companies...reactionscomments
Always with you......Cancer, once diagnosed is always with you, lurking in the background of everyday life and sometimes it nudges you, reminding you that this sinister presence is there. Since diagnosis and...reactions2comments
Don't just let it happen, Do something about it.Hi, I am Tim, and a third-generation prostate person. Saying a survivor is too strong, for me. Being a survivor suggested to me that you are caught in this life...reactionscomments
The long and winding roadI would not wish anyone to get a prostate cancer diagnosis. It's tough, it's unbelievable. I had an annual physical for years. I used a testosterone gel for years. The...reactionscomments
My prostate cancer“You have a badassed cancer,” said my urologist. That was 8 years ago. I have had radical prostatectomy, ADT, and radiation. I have been dealing with urinary leakage which is...reactions3comments
cured, maybe...What a mess to be in. My wife was with me, in the same room during the biopsy. Two weeks later, she dies accidentally. Two more weeks and I begin...reactions3comments
Anxiety and depression !3 years cancer free, or at least undetectable. Now it's been one test after another. Cancer was detected at 2.2mm near the rectum. Other Spots on my spine.The results of...reactions1comment
Eleven months into this journeyI've lived a lifestyle of healthy living, with moderate levels of running, weight lifting, or swimming almost daily for the last 40 years, and relatively healthy eating. Along the way...reactions3comments
"it's a good cancer to get" a quote from my primary care doctor !!!!!!I was introduced to Prostrate Cancer with the words, "you have cancer, I'm not familiar with your case. You need to make another appointment with your doctor". I walked out...reactions4comments
A Long Road FinishedI was 64 years old and had been talked out of a PSA test for at least 3 years by my family doctor. I demanded a test in June 2020...reactions2comments
My Journey from Prostate CancerA few years ago I was checked for cancer, my prostate felt normal, and as I was told everything was good. Now a year later I'm told I already have...reactionscomments
Plans?Plans? What plans? I don't have near the level of energy and stamina I used to have before the advent of my stage IV prostate cancer. We live on a...reactions5comments
Health First! Don’t Wait or Procrastinate!On receiving extremely high PSA results, my doctor urged that I seek further evaluation. Now I must point out that there are no urologists and MRIs are not available in...reactions2comments
Hiking and gardening on-holdI live in an area where hiking trails are in abundance and love utilizing them. I have a fairly large property that I have enjoyed 40 years of gardening and...reactions1comment
Latest visit to OncologistI have a fractured vertebra in my neck that is not healing so I went to my Oncologist to find out whether cancer in my bones was causing the fracture...reactions4comments
My second visitThe doctor spoke to me on the second visit in a very forceful manner. He State unequivocally that I would be dead in three months if I did not do...reactions1comment
The Shock & The New Lease On LifeFollowing two PSA”s to determine if the results were in fact correct given the sharp rise in the scores within 8 months from 3.59 (previously ranging an average of 2.4-2.8...reactionscomments
Tom BoyleI was 73 and had an "anomaly" on my cat scan, but two biopsies had not rendered a verdict. I was referred to a specialist (who had done residencies in...reactionscomments
Back to your normal routine in 7-10 daysThat’s what they told me. As the Sarge would say that’s Bullpussy! Nothing will be the same, trust me. Just do Kegels and your recovery will be easy. Sarge, oh...reactionscomments
PSA caught it early!Routine visit with my urologist at age 73 I found out my PSA had jumped from 4 to 8. The DRE had indicated my prostate was not significantly enlarged. The...reactions3comments