ProstateCancer.net
ProstateCancer.net is a community for people affected by prostate cancer. Learn, share, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM - 5:30PM EST. At ProstateCancer.net we empower people diagnosed with prostate cancer and caregivers to take control by providing a platform to learn, educate, and connect with peers and healthcare professionals
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Sue shares 4 potential warning signs of caregiver burnout:
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout | ProstateCancer.net Potential warning signs
How does pickleball impact prostate cancer? Find out in Bob’s article:
Pickleball, My Platform for Prostate Cancer Advocacy -- Part I | ProstateCancer.net What is pickleball?
What has been the most surprising side effect of prostate cancer? Share with the community in the comments:
Community Views: The Most Surprising Side Effects of Prostate Cancer | ProstateCancer.net Dealing with side effects
Gogs shares how his dad dealt with both prostate cancer and a near-fatal fall:
My Dad’s Prostate Cancer and His Near-Fatal Fall | ProstateCancer.net Recounting his experience
Our community shares what has helped with their advanced prostate cancer experience:
Community Guide to Advanced Prostate Cancer Navigating a stage IV prostate cancer diagnosis.
Dennis shares how he stayed positive in life, even after his prostate cancer came back:
Beyond Prostate Cancer | ProstateCancer.net Looking beyond it
Tony shares how hormone therapy weakened his bones, and what others can do if this happens to them:
Bone Health | ProstateCancer.net How hormone therapy affected my bones
There are a lot of emotions that come with a cancer diagnosis; how do we move through them all?
Dealing With the Emotions of a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis | ProstateCancer.net Connecting with others
It’s always good to know the things we shouldn’t do when making prostate cancer decisions:
Prostate Cancer and How Not to Make a Decision | ProstateCancer.net Reacting too quickly
Maintaining intimacy through prostate cancer treatment is tough; here are some ideas about how to keep the fire alive:
It's Not Just S*x: Intimacy After Prostate Cancer Treatment | ProstateCancer.net Other forms of intimacy
Sue talks about recognizing anniversaries, or milestones, in the cancer journey:
Anniversaries | ProstateCancer.net And how we recognize them
Congratulations to our 2024 winners! Learn more about all ten winners by visiting our link in bio. As always, we're blown away by everyone's commitment to health leadership in this community. Help us celebrate all of the 2024 Social Health Awards finalists and winners! The power and potential of what we can do together with social health are inspiring and unlimited.
Breaking the news of prostate cancer to a loved one can be difficult; here are some tips:
Telling Loved Ones About a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis | ProstateCancer.net There isn’t a right or wrong way.
It’s important to address the stressors of prostate cancer, the emotional toll can be a heavy weight to carry:
More Than Physical: The Emotional Toll Of Prostate Cancer | ProstateCancer.net Men share the changes they experience.
Who here has faced anxiety before, during, or after tests for prostate cancer? Talk about it in our forums, and see how others cope:
Join the Conversation: How to Deal With 'Scanxiety' and Waiting for Test Results With Prostate Cancer Dealing with the anxiety of it
⏰ Last chance to register for Social Health Connexion 2024! Join us virtually on June 26, 2024, for the premier health advocacy event. Secure your spot now. Space is limited and filling up quickly!!
Chime into these community discussions on PSA testing and the emotions that come with these tests:
Join the Conversation: Forums on ProstateCancer.net Talking about the PSA test
Learn and grow with a community; reach a new maturity in how to handle prostate cancer:
What's a Mature Cancer Patient? | ProstateCancer.net Evolving as a patient
Family dynamics can change when a loved one is diagnosed with cancer. Beverly shares how her family changed after her dad's prostate cancer:
Control, Alt, Delete the Dynamics of the Family | ProstateCancer.net Family and a cancer diagnosis
What does it mean to “pick the right treatment”? Talk with others and learn with an experienced community:
Picking the Right Treatment | ProstateCancer.net Making a decision
There’s always more to learn about prostate cancer and how to manage it, take the quiz today: https://prostatecancer.net/quizzes/treatment-journey-quiz
Jim talks about how to move from acceptance to action after a prostate cancer diagnosis:
From Acceptance to Action | ProstateCancer.net After a prostate cancer diagnosis
Come chat with Mike about the ways that he stays positive, despite the difficulties of cancer:
Remaining Positive in the Midst of Prostate Cancer | ProstateCancer.net Finding ways to move forward
Get ready to be inspired! Drumroll, please. 🥁 We're thrilled to announce our 2024 Social Health Award finalists! 🌟
After years of honoring incredible patient leaders, we're still in awe of our nominees' impact, stories, and missions. Join us in celebrating this year's exceptional finalists and their dedication to making a difference! 🎉
Congratulations to Beverly Baldwin on being a finalist! 🏆
Meet Health Union's 2024 Social Health Award Finalists! Announcing Health Union's 2024 Social Health Awards finalists, which honors the patient, caregivers, & health care professionals devoting lives to advocacy.
Connect with others who are prioritizing their partners after treatment:
Selfless S*x - Focusing on a Partner's Pleasure | ProstateCancer.net It's about reigniting passion and intimacy.
Prostate cancer treatment can turn a person's s*x life upside down. See tips for rediscovering intimacy afterward:
Suggestions for Resuming S*x After Prostate Cancer | ProstateCancer.net S*x and prostate cancer
What should people know about maintaining relationships when navigating cancer?
Prostate Cancer Anxieties: Relationships & Family | ProstateCancer.net Keeping open lines of communication when you can.
Come talk with others about how prostate cancer has impacted their masculinity:
A Man And His Masculinity | ProstateCancer.net How to discuss insecurity and masculinity