Before prostate cancer radiation treatments can begin, there's another important step: radiation mapping and simulation.

But what actually happens during that appointment? Does it hurt? How long does it take? And what are they doing while you're lying on that table?

In this episode of Jonesing For The Journey, I take you through my own radiation simulation and mapping experience as I prepare for 39 radiation treatments. I share what the appointment was like from a patient's perspective, what surprised me, how I prepared, and some of the questions worth asking your radiation oncology team before treatment begins.

I'm sharing my experience not as medical advice, but because knowing what to expect can make an unfamiliar part of the cancer journey a little less intimidating.

If you're preparing for radiation—or supporting someone who is—I hope walking through this part of my journey helps you prepare for yours.

Ask one more question. Take an active interest in your own rescue.

Real Life. Real Journeys. Real Hope.

And so…the adventure continues.

The journey just got a new home.

In this episode of Jonesing For The Journey, I share why we built jonesingforthejourney.com and why this next step is about so much more than having a website.

It’s a place to bring together the stories, resources, patient advocacy tools, community, shop recommendations, and future projects that have been growing around Jonesing For The Journey—beyond what YouTube alone can hold.

This is still about real life, real journeys, and real hope. It’s about creating a place people can return to when they need information, encouragement, or simply a reminder that they are not walking their journey alone.

Visit jonesingforthejourney.com to explore the new home of the journey.

Real Life. Real Journeys. Real Hope.

And so…the adventure continues.

After HOLEP surgery, I thought my prostate problems were behind me. For years, I believed that chapter was essentially closed.

Eight years later, I was facing Stage 4 prostate cancer.

In this episode of Jonesing For The Journey, I share what happened between those two moments, what I misunderstood about PSA and prostate health after HOLEP, and why my experience completely changed the way I think about follow-up care and asking questions.

This isn't about blaming a procedure or a doctor. HOLEP and prostate cancer are not the same thing. It's about what I wish I had understood—and why I now believe we should never rely on a single number or assumption when it comes to our health.

If my experience encourages even one man to pay closer attention, understand his PSA trend, or ask one more question, sharing this story is worth it.

Real Life. Real Journeys. Real Hope.

And so…the adventure continues.

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