What Does Metabolic Syndrome Have To Do with Prostate Cancer?Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a group of heart disease risk factors that can include obesity, diabetes mellitus, and high blood pressure, among...reactionscomments
New DirectionsWhile receiving physical therapy for problems with my cervical spine, I told my therapist about my recent laparoscopic prostate surgery, the efforts...reactions8comments
Sometimes Too Late Can Be CostlyOver and over again we are taught early prevention. Yet so many of us ignore this. Many people with prostate cancer do...reactionscomments
Will My Disability Benefits Change If My Diagnosis Changes?Getting approved to receive disability benefits from the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) begins with a great deal of paperwork. A variety...reactions2comments
Same Cancer, Different JourneyGay and bisexual men with prostate cancer may have unique needs that present challenges to doctors and health systems in the era...reactions2comments
What Do You Do? – Pelvic Floor Physical TherapistWe all know that when you meet someone new, maybe a parent on your kid's new soccer team, eventually you are going...reactions3comments
Telling Loved Ones about Your Prostate Cancer DiagnosisDealing with a diagnosis of prostate cancer on your own can be quite difficult. There are many important decisions to consider, and...reactions1comment
Patti’s Caregiving Story: Lessons from Depression and Self-CareIn Part II of Patti's caregiving story, Patti goes into more detail about her experiences as Len's caregiver as he battled prostate...reactions4comments
Patti's Caregiving Story: Becoming My Husband's CaregiverFor awareness month, ProstateCancer.net spoke with Patti Smith, partner of community advocate, Len Smith. Patti opens up about her experiences as a...reactionscomments
Preparing For and Recovering From SurgerySurgery is the chosen option for some men diagnosed with prostate cancer and is seen by many as preferable as “it gets...reactions3comments
Being an Advocate for Your Sexual HealthTreatment for prostate cancer can lead to a range of unwelcome side effects, one of which is changes in sexual health. Whether...reactionscomments
Meet Doug and Cancer As ArtRecently, ProstateCancer.net sat down with Doug Sparling, community advocate and artist, to discuss his prostate cancer journey and how it inspired him...reactions5comments
The Importance of Prostate Cancer ScreeningSaturday, September 1, begins National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of awareness month, I want to talk to you about the...reactions1comment
Understanding A Social Security Disability DenialAfter the long, confusing process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, it is understandably very frustrating to receive a denial. While...reactionscomments
Serendipity: Finding Other ResourcesI’m happy to report that my second post-surgery PSA, four months after my procedure, showed no indication of cancer. As I have...reactionscomments
Brain Fog as a Treatment Side EffectAny treatment or extreme medicine can bring side effects. Unfortunately, the side effects of treating prostate cancer can be overwhelming and sometimes...reactions7comments
Applying for Social Security Disability BenefitsThe Social Security Administration is a branch of the United States federal government that provides disability benefits to individuals who cannot work due...reactionscomments
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer -- Part IIThis is Part II of From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate Cancer. Finally, finally Dad made up his mind: surgery! Relief washed...reactions2comments
Prostate Cancer, Hormone Therapy and ExerciseHormone therapy or androgen deprivation therapy (ADT) is a common treatment for prostate cancer. It works by preventing the body from producing...reactions2comments
From Patient to Caregiver: Dad’s Prostate CancerFive years ago this August I was an anxious nervous wreck. I'm a bit of a wreck anyway, but what was going...reactionscomments
