Survivors' Guide to SurgeryDespite new treatment options, surgery remains a common option for prostate cancer treatment. We're digging into the experiences of folks who've had surgery. Keep reading to find out how to...Bookmark for later
Pre-Surgery ThoughtsI now know I have a rather severe prostate cancer (PC), and in both my mind and my urologist’s mind, a robotic (Da Vinci) radical prostatectomy is the only answer...Bookmark for later
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to RadiationAs I wrote in my last article, a switch flipped in my mind when my PSA jumped two points to an 8.3. I reached the decision that I would end...Bookmark for later
Staying Active During RecoveryIn May 2018, I was diagnosed with T2C prostate cancer with a Gleason score of 7 (3+4) and opted for da Vinci robotic surgery to remove my prostate. To start...Bookmark for later
My Post-Surgery Timeline of RecoveryWhen it comes to a post-surgery timeline of recovery (with a disclaimer that everyone is different) -- what can those newly diagnosed expect? I can remember it like it was...Bookmark for later
Why and When to Start Kegels?The prostate sits at the base of the bladder providing shelf-like support. So, when the prostate is removed due to disease state, the change of anatomy can affect bladder control...Bookmark for later
My StoryI knew my family history of prostate cancer. This past April 2019 my oldest brother was on his death bed from lung cancer. Ron was and still is the Shepard...Bookmark for later
