Each patient experiences diseases, such as cancer, differently. The course of the disease may also differ from patient to patient. The caregiver will therefore have to adapt to the patient’s needs. Here is what your leitmotiv should be: You are a caregiver? One bite at a time! Excerpt of their article Taking care of yourself […]

How to approach the subject… Especially after a treatment, you and your partner will have to establish new normality as regards intimacy, sex, and communication. This can include helping manage treatment-related side effects that not only have a direct impact on your sex life but which can also have an indirect impact on your partner’s […]

Whether your partner has already been treated for prostate cancer or is currently receiving treatment for the disease, there can be many changes in your relationship and in your life. Some partners or spouses may not feel comfortable asking for support, while others may be very open about their needs and feelings. The way he chooses […]

Whether you are currently under active surveillance, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, or have opted for surgery or radiation therapy, your prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood level is an important indicator of the effectiveness and your response to treatment. In general, your PSA rate is expected to fall, to be at very low or undetectable levels (0), depending […]

Convinced that your prostate cancer holds back your hopes of finding the right life companion? And what if that was not quite the case… Men who have had prostate cancer would confirm that after the illness, life is never the same as it used to be. Indeed, the illness changes our priorities, values, and our […]

It may be harder or more expensive for a prostate cancer survivor to get travel health or trip cancellation insurance. Some private companies do offer this type of coverage to cancer survivors, but at a higher rate and under specific conditions. According to CAA, every insurer has its own rules and limits when it comes […]