When Bill was first diagnosed with prostate cancer, I had two teenage sons and we had to decide how to talk to them about his cancer. That discussion continued throughout the course of his disease right up until his death. We, as advocates, have to remember that children are also impacted by prostate cancer and [...]
I have been attempting to find out if there is a relationship between prostate cancer deaths and either access to insurance or to income. Since statistics was not my favorite subject in college I can just squeak by. I am in awe of people to whom these things come easily. I will be spending some [...]
If you are an empowered patient, working with you physician on your own treatment or involved with a support group, online or in person, you are already an advocate. Some men decide to go beyond support advocacy to make a difference by doing research, fundraising, legislative or other forms of advocacy. Winston Dyer is one [...]
Since many of us do not already have the experience necessary to plan effective cancer programs the National Cancer Institute has developed this program that will help you have the outcome that you desire. I. Adult Learning Principles Introduction Principles of adult learning (underscores the importance of using the adult learning cycle to help participants [...]
