Stories

I just finished my 5th chemo. I have stage four prostate cancer in July they found a new spot of aggressive prostate cancer. I had PSA of .04 they told...

In 2012 I saw my family doctor about the symptoms - I now know - that could've been related to my prostate health. After a quick DRE exam, he said...

I'm a Vietnam vet, diagnosed with prostate cancer, two years ago. Had aggressive cancer, high Gleason 9, and PSA 12.5 so surgery was suggested. Had to be aborted due to...

I 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...

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...

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...

I 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...

“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...

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...

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...

I'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...

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...

I 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...

A 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...

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...

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...

I 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...

I 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...

The 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...

Following 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...