Even though I had no symptoms, my prostate cancer was caught thanks to frequent follow-ups with my doctor. I cannot emphasize enough that there is […]
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CURE® surveyed its audience to see how they cope with fear of cancer recurrence. Here’s what they had to say. I’m proud to be quoted […]
Some doctors think the PSA test does more harm than good. Tony shares why he believes the test is important. It was an honour to […]
“No health concern is too small to overlook.” Gogs talks about his fear of recurrence and navigating recent health scares. Ever since my prostate cancer […]
From mouth sores to cold sensitivities as well as a continued taste of chemicals, cancer survivors recently shared some of the more unexpected side effects […]
A prostate cancer survivor explains his regret over not pushing his sister to visit the doctor as soon as she showed concerning symptoms, which were […]
Men are often discouraged by society from openly sharing their emotions. A cancer survivor explains why lessons from childhood around how men should behave prevented […]
“I feel blessed they were around to help me face my cancer diagnosis.” Gogs writes a tribute to his dogs, Maya and Nell, for Movember. […]
A man reflects on slight symptoms he was not concerned about leading up to his prostate cancer diagnosis. I was 57 years old when my […]
“In his case, I believe he made the right decision.” Gogs talks about his father’s decision not to undergo prostate cancer treatment due to his […]
“We rekindled the fire in our relationship by writing love letters to each other. A great way to communicate when talking is difficult,” Gogs writes. […]
Going with the first doctor is a bit like purchasing the first car a person takes for a test drive, Gogs writes. He shares why […]
“Like a faithful companion, always eager to please, my erections never let me down. That all changed after my prostatectomy,” Gogs writes. Before my prostate […]
“My natural reaction was to play the tough guy and pretend everything was okay.” Gogs shares how he learned to open up after his prostate […]
“I had exerted myself too hard without even realizing it.” Gogs shares how he learned to ease back into exercise after prostate cancer treatment. In […]
“Gogs assumed he was in the clear when a biopsy didn’t indicate prostate cancer. He found out later that a tumour about the size of […]
“When in shock, it’s not a good idea to make decisions. Especially life-altering decisions.” Gogs shares why it’s important to know all the facts before […]
“The DRE gives a whole new meaning to the term, ‘the doctor is in.’” Gogs shares what a digital rectal exam was like, and what […]
The PSA test is like a check engine light, Gogs says: “It doesn’t necessarily mean anything is seriously wrong. It’s just time to see the […]
When it comes to health, Gogs reminds men not to “ignore anything out of the ordinary. No matter how trivial it may seem.” In this […]