For years, I’ve watched groups and individuals working to fight prostate cancer bite themselves in the butt. It’s fascinating… What leaves me speechless is the lack of compassion, understanding, and ultimate appreciation that these groups have for one another. All around me I see greatness, groundbreaking leadership, unique individuals that lend something precious and irreplaceable [...]
Last week I recommended that you take the "Perisho Prescription", that is, get your minimal daily dose of humor from Jerry Perisho's two excellent PC-related blogs, . I am following up with the "Perisho Prescription, Part II". Would you believe that in this climate of gloom and doom I am recommending that you read a [...]
I recently saw a comment that "the word prostate itself is a turn off to men." OK... if that's the case, you're just not saying it right. If you're female, try a little breathy with a wink... if you're male, guy it up like you're in a locker room or something...What a ridiculous comment to [...]
When it comes to prostate cancer activists, one issue in particular has confounded me for years… that is, when I hear statements such as “we are competing against a lot of prostate cancer awareness and advocacy organizations.” As prostate cancer activists we have only one true competitor… prostate cancer. Any organization working to end prostate [...]
"Positive thinking is endemic to American culture — from weight loss programs to cancer support groups — and in the last two decades it has put down deep roots in the corporate world as well. Everyone knows that you won’t get a job paying more than $15 an hour unless you’re a 'positive person, and [...]
If you read my recent posting, "Crazy, Funny Cancer", you will know that I consider humor to be an essential part of every cancer patient's (or caregiver's) emotional "diet". And there is some evidence that laughter actually boosts the body's immune system. So have you had your minimal daily requirement yet? I am feeling a [...]
My husband reminded me that today is the first anniversary of the passing of HUGH RICHARD KEARNLEY (1951-2007) of Glasgow, Scotland, "Hughie" to his friends. As if I could forget. Hughie was my first Internet conversationalist and a soulmate of sorts. The most gifted person I *never* met. Ted and I came to really love [...]
I think everybody who is living in close quarters with cancer develops a kind of personal relationship with it and this can influence how they cope. Some treat the barbarian invader with reverence and imagine themselves as warriors doing battle with it. They are knights in shining armor, getting ready to slay the mighty dragon. [...]
This is an excerpt from a medical abstract I received today. The article is short on details but affirms that penile rehabilitation does work. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Division of Urology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 18 September 2008 "Post-prostatectomy erectile dysfunction affects a considerable number of men and is a significant [...]
A new bill passed by Congress should make a difference in the lives of ordinary people who are struggling with cancer and need their employers to make reasonable accommodations for them. In the past, many cancer patients who alleged violations of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 were told that they were not "disabled" [...]
