It’s important to note that I’m not advocating one treatment option over another, as every case is different. In my case, I opted for surgery. […]
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Since my prostate cancer diagnosis, I have become more aware of my body, especially whenever I have a new ache or pain. I no longer […]
I’m officially 4-years NED after prostate cancer surgery, and my PSA remains undetectable! NED means there is no evidence of disease, and undetectable means no […]
My cancer was in the final stage before breaching the prostate, and yet I had no symptoms. If I didn’t bother to have regular checkups, […]
If you’ve read my book, you know that it’s no secret that junk food was the main staple in my diet growing up, which included […]
It’s been 27-months since my prostatectomy, and the results of another PSA test are now available. As you may know, the need for follow-up testing […]
Five years ago, a colonoscopy found and removed several polyps, and I’m back again for a follow-up procedure. How was it? Easy, quick, painless, and […]
It’s important to note that a prostate biopsy can miss cancer, as in my case. I’ve had two prostate biopsies, four years apart. The first […]
It’s that time again for another follow-up PSA blood test. Here’s me in the car, outside the lab, getting ready for my fifth test since […]
It’s true the PSA test cannot detect prostate cancer. However, I consider it a perfect test for measuring and monitoring PSA levels in the bloodstream. […]
Men should consider including both the digital rectal examination (DRE), and the PSA blood test as part of their annual physicals. In my case, the […]