September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, and the numbers are worth sitting with: about 1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most common cancer among men in the U.S. besides skin cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. The encouraging part? When caught early, outcomes are … Read more
Cancer treatment changes your body in ways nobody can fully prepare you for. Some changes are expected and get plenty of attention — hair loss, nausea, fatigue. Others are quieter. You may not know whether something is just “part of treatment,” or a sign a physical therapist could help with. Maybe you’ve left an appointment … Read more
If you’ve noticed changes in bladder control, pelvic pain, or discomfort during intimacy since starting cancer treatment, you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Pelvic floor changes are one of the most common side effects of cancer treatment that nobody warns you about, and one of the most treatable. Whether you’re being treated for … Read more