HopeIt’s early in the year as I sit and write this, and I’ve already been approached for help and advice from the friends and loved ones of two men recently... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Recovering From Androgen Deprivation Therapy (ADT)The medical oncologist used the word “cured” in notes from an appointment I had with her. “Cured” in terms of prostate cancer is not totally reassuring for me, but I'll... By Guy Meredith4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Stories We Don’t ShareI talk about my father’s prostate cancer journey a lot, but what I haven’t shared is how many times we almost failed to get here. My father was diagnosed with... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Is Medical Gaslighting?If you have ever felt dismissed by a doctor, you may have experienced a type of bias (prejudice) called medical gaslighting. Medical gaslighting can happen to anyone, but it most... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Join the Conversation: 3 Forums on PSA TestingThe prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test measures the amount of prostate antigen in a person's blood. When a man's PSA level is higher than usual, it could be – though is... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Hailing Mental Health WarriorsEducating people about prostate cancer and supporting those affected can help us cope. People who have lived with the disease at any stage, be it Stage 1, 2, 3, or... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Is a Prostate Biopsy Painful?One procedure that helps diagnose prostate cancer is a biopsy. In a prostate biopsy, a doctor takes tissue from the prostate gland to study under a microscope. They remove the... By Editorial Team 4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments12 comments
Defiance in the Face of CancerI felt like a fraud! I was sitting in the cancer treatment center having my 12 weekly infusions of Zometa, that helps stop my bones disintegrating after seven years of... By Tony Collier3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
PSA Testing – Saving Me Again and Again It is important to understand that there are men diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer readings (like mine at a Gleason 9) who can still have PSA levels in the so-called normal... By Dennis E. Golden4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Lessons Learned From My Husband's Cancer That Helped Me Navigate My OwnAs we go through life, there are lessons for us at every junction, every turn, every corner. We learn from teachers, we learn from friends, we learn from experiences and... By Sue Franke3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
The Will to LiveI have been a patient with advanced prostate cancer for more than 12 years. How people with cancer manage to live their lives despite their illness has always fascinated me... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments7 comments
We are All in This TogetherMy father is the biggest person in my life. He has always been my rock and someone I can believe in. Learning about his illness was quite a devastating shock... By Diane Talbert2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
A Chat With ChatGPT About Prostate CancerReceiving a cancer diagnosis for the first time is much like having a clanging alarm clock suddenly go off by your head. “I have cancer! I have cancer!” Ring, ring, ring. I thought... By Bobby Bofinger4 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Can You Lose Penis Length from Prostate Cancer Treatment?Loss of penis length or girth is often not discussed as a side effect of prostate cancer treatment. Unfortunately, doctors rarely mention it during treatment consultation. This means that it... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Can't Make a Treatment Decision? How to Overcome "Decision Paralysis"I believe the hardest decision a man makes is when he faces a prostate cancer diagnosis and is asked, "How do you want to proceed?" While many treatments are available... By Dennis E. Golden3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Join the Conversation: 4 Forums on Sex and Emotional Support With Prostate CancerFor several years, the forums section of ProstateCancer.net has been a place to vent, find support, and connect with others about prostate cancer. Below is a compilation of some interesting... By Editorial Team 1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Top 10 Mistakes After My Cancer DiagnosisI was diagnosed with prostate cancer at age 57 and had no symptoms, health issues, or family history. All my blood work, including blood pressure, was optimal. I wasn’t taking... By Gogs3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments18 comments
Resolutions and Feeling EmpoweredI try to always select a word of the year and focus on that word throughout the year. And like a resolution, you can really decide to make changes, big... By Sue Franke2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
What Should I Know About the Digital Rectal Exam?A digital rectal exam (DRE) is a test to identify changes in the prostate. It is an exam that can help with early detection of prostate cancer. A doctor can... By Editorial Team 3 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments10 comments
What the Pandemic and Prostate Cancer Have Taught MeSomeone once remarked that nothing happens for decades, but decades happen in weeks. You'd have to search back a long time to find more weeks that contained decades than we... By Alfred Samuels2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments