The Morass Of Social Security Disability
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits has become a morass, which can take years to gain approval. State officials disapprove most initial applications. Once a denial has been issued, you have the option of appealing [...]
Our Job Is To Live
"To live is so startling it leaves little time for anything else." -Emily Dickinson
Finding A New Physician
As we progress through the various twists and turns of our treatment it is not uncommon to decide that you want to switch your doctors. It is also an excellent idea to occasionally seek a [...]
The ADT3 Dispute
There are many advocates of adding Avodart (dutasteride) or Proscar (finasteride) to a hormone blockade. On the flip side, there are also many who are against adding these drugs. Why are many oncologists reluctant to [...]
Hormone Blockade and A Sudden Pituitary Apoplexy
According to an article published today at UroToday.com, a pituitary apoplexy or sudden neurological impairment characterized by headache, visual deficits, altered mental status, and nausea, can occur after administration of a gonadotropin-releasing hormone agonist (GnRHa), [...]
Depression and Our Caretakers
We often talk about depression and its effects on survivors, but having cancer also has significant effects on our caretakers and our family members. Many of them are constantly worried about us; spend time accompanying [...]