Posts by: Rick Redner

Rick Redner

Rick Redner received his master’s degree in social work from Michigan State University. He has spent many years working as a medical and psychiatric social worker He is the author of the award winning book I Left My Prostate in San Francisco-Where's Yours? His second book Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Erectile Dysfunction and Penile Implants won the Beverly Hills International Book Awards in Men's Health in 2016. Additionally, the book was a winner in the 2017 IAN Book of the Year Awards.

September 8, 2017September 8, 2017

No, Prostate Cancer is Not the ‘Good Cancer’

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

It won’t take too long in your journey with prostate cancer before you’ll hear someone say, “You have the good cancer.” I understand the person saying that means well. There’s ... Read more

September 1, 2017August 31, 2017

Recognize the Physical, Emotional Tolls That Cancer Places on Caregivers

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

This week, my wife and I had an unusual discussion. We debated which one of us would die first. I believe I’m going to die before my wife. I rely ... Read more

August 25, 2017October 3, 2022

Coping with the Physiological Aspects of Feeling Worn

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

When it comes to treating my prostate cancer, I consider myself fortunate, because the cancer was contained within my prostate. The need for radiation, chemotherapy, or hormone treatment was unnecessary. ... Read more

August 18, 2017August 17, 2017

Coping with Cancer Can Wear You Down

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

For five consecutive days, I dealt with troublesome and life-altering side effects from my most recent surgery, a cholecystectomy. During that time, I learned valuable lessons about coping with cancer, or any ... Read more

August 4, 2017August 3, 2017

8 Reasons Why Sexual Desire Is Reduced After Prostate Surgery

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

Many men experience a reduction or loss of their sex drive after their prostate is removed. This reduction can be a result of a variety of reasons such as: Coping ... Read more

July 28, 2017July 28, 2017

4 Ways to Save Money on Prescriptions, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket Expenses

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

Most of us find out the hard way that many insurance companies have deductibles for prescription medication. After you’ve spent hundreds of dollars meeting your deductible, you could be in ... Read more

July 21, 2017July 21, 2017

What You Need to Know About Pre- and Post-Surgery Compliance

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

As someone who has been under the knife more than a dozen times, I’ve noticed a vitally important issue that’s rarely discussed with a patient before or after surgery. I ... Read more

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017

How to Cope Constructively with Pre-Surgery Anxiety

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

If you’re scheduled for a prostatectomy or any other surgery, it’s highly likely you will experience a range of mild to severe anxiety or fear for days, weeks, or months ... Read more

July 7, 2017July 7, 2017

4 Reasons It’s Difficult to Choose Among Treatment Options

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

It took seven emergency room visits, two urgent care visits and two private appointments before doctors understood why I was suffering from bouts of excruciating pain. My chest X-rays, lab ... Read more

June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

Does Waiting for Test Results Become More Stressful Over Time?

Columns, Living & Loving with Prostate Cancer

I went to my doctor a few weeks ago complaining of pain on my right side. He thought it was a hematoma. He told me to use a heating pad ... Read more