Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Isolation & MisunderstandingIn this series, we discuss causes of anxiety for those facing physical health conditions. Phrases in quotes are the words of our...reactionscomments
I Am FreeI have read so many stories about people with diseases just giving up; especially when they hear the word cancer, terminal illness...reactions3comments
Our Greatest HealingIt's in our wounds where you find our greatest healing. Let’s start healing from prostate cancer. I am not only referring to...reactionscomments
Integrating Naturopathic Medicine with Traditional MedicineMy name is Bob, and I’m a cancer survivor. Last year, I looked at many treatment options and guided by my surgeon...reactions1comment
I’m Here. How Can I Help? 5 Ways to Be SupportiveThere’s a lot of pressure and misunderstanding about mental health. Knowing what to say and do can be tricky. You can be...reactions2comments
Tackling the Never-Ending Mountain of BillsWe all know someone who has had cancer or even a friend with this horrible disease and what it can do to...reactions2comments
Reflections: One Year After SurgeryJournal entry, May 1, 2019: Saw my urologist for quarterly PSA check. Good news: less than 0.04. Incontinence closer to being a...reactions5comments
Aggressive Prostate Cancer in Men of African AncestryBiological and non-biological factors associated with aggressive prostate cancer in men of African ancestry seem to persist despite endless pursuits from the...reactionscomments
Participating in a Clinical Trial - Part 2Read Part I of Participating in a Clinical Trial. As I mentioned in Part 1, I had a PET (Positron Emission Tomography)...reactionscomments
It’s Okay to Feel Exhausted: Caregiver Fatigue and BurnoutWhen we think about fatigue and cancer, we often think about the physical and emotional toll cancer takes on the person diagnosed...reactions3comments
10 Ways to Balance Body and MindMental and physical health are intrinsically linked. Managing the stresses of a physical condition can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. Here we...reactions1comment
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part IIIt’s on the Pickleball court that I have met fellow prostate cancer survivors. Some are reticent about discussing their diagnosis. I respect...reactions3comments
The Journey Continues: Life After Prostate CancerPeople rarely realize the long-term impact of prostate cancer until it happens to them. Results from our 2019 In America survey revealed...reactions17comments
The Soundtrack of My JourneyI was diagnosed with stage IV in early June of 2006. It was a very trying time for me as you might...reactionscomments
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part I“Circumstance does not make the man, it reveals him to himself” -James Allen, As a Man Thinketh Once you survive prostate cancer...reactions4comments
Long Distance Caregiving: Staying ConnectedWhen someone you love is sick, it can cause stress and anxiety. Illness, especially cancer, can take a physical and emotional toll...reactions1comment
The Honest TrustThe life of a caregiver is not an easy one. We must endure and get accustomed to many different things each and...reactionscomments
What is an Ablation for AFib?Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder. AFib occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (the atria) beat very...reactionscomments
What Are the Early Signs and Risk Factors of Coronary Artery Disease?Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most common type of heart disease. It is the main cause of death in the United...reactionscomments
How to Help a Loved One in Denial About Their IllnessGetting news that you have been diagnosed with cancer can be very scary. Finding out that your cancer may be terminal or...reactions1comment
