FIND YOUR WAY TO “THE BLOGFATHERS”
I have a new post up on The Blogfathers about my recent GPS purchase. Swing on by if you get a chance.
What’s Next – I Have Become Androgen Independent
For many men there comes a time in the treatment process when ADT stops working and the PSA will again begins to rise! Unfortunately, the prostate cancer cells “learn” how to grow without testosterone being present. At this point, we call the cancer androgen independent (AID). When the cancer does become AID, there are still [...]
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Sexual Dysfunction
One of the most commonly discussed adverse side affects from ADT is sexual dysfunction. Due to the decrease in testosterone, most men do experience a decrease in libido and potency. The Prostate Cancer Outcome Study (PCOS) of the SEER program assessed the quality of life outcomes of 431 men who were on ADT (Potosky, AL, [...]
Hormone Therapy and Its Effects – Memory and Confusion
Some men complain that ADT effects their brain. Specifically, they report an inability to remember, an increase of general confusion and trouble focusing on immediate tasks. My personal experience confirms these reports. While on ADT, I often found that I could not recall specifics of conversations or commitments that others claimed I made. I know [...]
A Clarification of My Post Dated September 30, Castrated is Beautiful
Dr. Wassersug never said, nor did he intimate that "Castrated is Beautiful. The post's title was soley my personal editorial comment. Joel T. Nowak MA, MSW