STRONG Through Prostate Cancer

Understanding ADT in Prostate Cancer: What It Does, What It Feels Like, and How to Stay STRONG Through It

Understanding ADT in Prostate Cancer: What It Does, What It Feels Like, and How to Stay STRONG Through It

What does ADT really feel like during prostate cancer treatment? In this article, Frank S. Ring shares the physical and emotional realities of androgen deprivation therapy—including fatigue, muscle loss, weight gain, night sweats, and brain fog—and explains how his STRONG™ framework was developed during his own treatment to help men stay steady, active, and resilient.

Prostate Cancer Treatment Changes Your Body—Not Your Will

Prostate Cancer Treatment Changes Your Body—Not Your Will

Prostate cancer treatment changes your body faster than most men expect—and that change is biological, not personal failure. Fatigue, muscle loss, and weight gain during ADT and radiation are predictable responses, not signs of weakness. This post explains what’s really happening inside your body and how walking—used strategically—helps stabilize energy, preserve strength, and support recovery during treatment.

Why Survival Is the Wrong Goal After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Why Survival Is the Wrong Goal After a Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Surviving prostate cancer is important—but it’s not the same as living well. This post explores why many men feel unprepared for fatigue, strength loss, and identity shifts during treatment, and how simple daily actions can help you stay engaged in your life.