Welcome

About Thom Forbes

I am a journalist who has been gathering information about the sexual side effects of various prostate cancer treatments since undergoing my first biopsy in 1999.

This site will attempt to provide comprehensive, balanced information, but it is ultimately my point of view.

In January 2007, my gland was surgically removed. At one time, I was in the camp of those who say, "shoot me if I ever say I'm getting a RP." My primary reason was my fear of impotency, even though my odds for recovery were better than many men given my relatively young age (54) and good health. Nearly two years out from surgery, I've found the impact to be minimal. My major piece of advice is to see a qualified ED specialist before treatment.

I have no desire to convince others of the merits of any particular treatment. I hope to provide sufficient information for each man to make his own informed decision.

I have no medical training, and suggest that you consult with medical professionals before acting on any information you read here.

This is the future home of the Prostate Cancer and Sex website, a resource that I hope will be particularly valuable to the hundreds of thousands of men who are newly diagnosed with prostate cancer every year. It will also contain information of value to men — and their loved ones — who are already dealing with the side effects of treatment.


This site will have several components. I welcome  contributions from men, women and professionals willing to share their experiences and insights. Please contact me by clicking here.


The guts of this site will be a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) area. It will include information that I've culled over the years, as well as contributions from readers like you.  I will look forward to including the experiences of men and their partners for each of the treatment options we discuss. Please submit them by clicking here.


I will also be conducting interviews with leading experts on erectile dysfunction, cancer treatment, and marriage and family counselors.  I will upload these as audio files (Podcasts), but welcome volunteers willing to transcribe them.

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