08-07-2025
Prostate Cancer Awareness: Inspiring Stories from Patients and Those Who Care for Them
A prostate cancer diagnosis can be scary and overwhelming — but a strong and steadfast network of support will help get patients through the darkest days.
"I can't tell you how important it is to have people in your life where you can just say, 'I'm scared, I'm tired, I'm frustrated,' " says actor Colin Egglesfield in our latest PEOPLE Health cover story. "And for them to just give you a hug and say, 'I'm here for you'—it means the world."
Egglesfield would know — the 53-year-old was declared in remission in February after being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023, his third bout with cancer.
Elsewhere in our People Like Us condition center, from the editors of PEOPLE and Verywell Health, you'll hear stories from patients in all different stages of their prostate cancer journeys. Learn the truth about common misconceptions associated with the disease, the early warning signs, the best foods to have on hand, if you or someone you know has been newly diagnosed, and more.
Egglesfield was first diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2006, then again a year later. So by the time he discovered his prostate cancer in 2023, he was well equipped mentally handle his diagnosis. 'I've learned to not react as emotionally as I used to, and to see it from a place of, 'Okay, what's necessary for me to be able to navigate this next challenge in my life?'" he says.
He shares a raw and honest look at his experience and talks about the tips and practices that most aided in his recovery.
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Joel and Caroline Graybeal became a powerful team in the face of his health news, prioritizing travel and their time together. "You can't give cancer the power to take your day away from you," says Joel.
Freedom Singers founder Charles D. Neblett has found a new mission at 84: encouraging others to become more aware of the symptoms and dangers of prostate cancer. Plus, former Indianapolis Colts player Chris Scott openly shares his story after his late father kept his prostate cancer a secret.
Cover star Colin Egglesfield leaned on his girlfriend Krista, his friend Will, his sister Kerry, his brother Sean—and "a lot of people I didn't even know" from social media—for support throughout his health challenges.
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