Patient Stories
Read about others that have navigated through the Prostate Cancer journey.
My Prostate Cancer Story: Robert Cunningham
How far would you go to protect yourself and your family? What if it was a matter of life and death? And what if the answer was a simple exam? Like many, Robert Cunningham of Richmond, Virginia would do just about anything for his family. When he lost his grandfather. Read More
My Prostate Cancer Story: Brian Custer
“Do you want to live or do you want to die?” That’s a question Brian Custer asks men, especially African-American men, when they aren’t sure whether to get checked for prostate cancer. Read More
My Prostate Cancer Story: Muhit Rahman
“It’s always life-altering to hear that you have cancer. Until you get that news, you don’t have cancer. And then all of a sudden, you do.” Read More
Guys: Don’t Put it Off Like I Did. Get Checked!
While each patient’s battle with prostate cancer is an individual one, my experience is hardly unique. My story began 4 years ago, back in 2011, when my wife Susan literally begged me to see a doctor for a physical exam. At the time, I was dismissive—even incredulous at this suggestion—even though 2 of my close relatives, my. Read More
The Jones Family Legacy
One of the greatest risk factors for prostate cancer is family history—whether it is a father, grandfather, uncle, son or brother with the disease, the likelihood if facing with a diagnosis doubles. This risk is further increased if the cancer was diagnosed in a family member at a younger age,. Read More
Dana Jennings
For nearly 30 years, Dana Jennings, an editor for The New York Times, has written articles that recount the lives and events of people--occasionally during their time of crisis. His aim has been to inform the public about the world that surrounds them. However, when Dana was diagnosed with prostate. Read More