Got My Membership Card YesterdayMy name is Larry. I'm a newbie here. I have COPD and have been a member over at COPD.net for several years now. I just went through the screening and... By kloker1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
My Exercise PlanWhen I was first diagnosed with Stage 4 Prostate Cancer my Urologist gave me a series of exercises called "The Man Plan". It was a series of stretches and exercises... By CommunityMember10a9821 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Exercise while on Lupron and Radiation TherapyI am 77 years old, first told I had prostate cancer in April of 2021, PSA 8.2, it was a Gleason 7 but nonaggressive, decided to do active surveillance. August... By Jscott2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
MrI am 73, married for 54 years with one daughter and two grandkids. We spend all our time and money on the buggers. I discovered my cancer by accident about... By CommunityMember746b213 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
Exercise and ADTThis may help someone else with ADT side effects. About four months prior to ADT and radiation I decided to start a formal exercise program because I read this would... By Hawkmonster2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
DennisI was diagnosed in 2013. Initial PSA was around 40. Biopsy was positive but I can’t remember the numbers. Prostate was removed in Nov. 2013, (they found one cancer cell... By CommunityMemberb1cd351 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments5 comments
It's early, but...Diagnosed in the fall of 2022 after a PSA of 14 and a positive biopsy. I explored the two main options for someone of my age, 80--surgery and radiation. Drove... By CommunityMember76310e1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Prostate Cancer has not stopped my life!I was diagnosed at 59 after seeing a urologist who showed little concern with a rising PSA. My last visit was peeing in a funnel connected to a computer. My... By CommunityMemberb8803e2 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Where to go nextDiagnosed with PC after PSA of 17, MRI, and needle biopsy (non-metastatic). Urologist is a Lap Rad Pro person. I opted for a less invasive procedure HIFU. Urologist is not... By frankhighsmith1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
It was suddenI have been dealing with heartburn for many years. I was diagnosed with a hiatal hernia many years ago. The last year 2022 I was needing to change heartburn meds... By 67years1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
We sure could use a little good news today... It's a simple blood test!Anne Murray once recorded a song titled "A Little Good News." "We sure could use a little good news today..." I got my good news this morning when my latest... By BOOMERBOB464 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments
Prostatectomy 2013, Biochemical Recurrence (BCR) 2023Initial diagnosis late 2012, biopsy showed 8 or 9 samples positive, Gleason 7. Radical prostatectomy Jan 2013. 8.5 years PSA undetectable (<0.01). In the "old days" I'd have to go... By Icetone1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Seriously DiscouragedFollowing robotic prostate removal, recovery has been disappointing if not devastating, to say the least in several regards with no improvement in 2 1/2 years. Even given the alternative, I... By CommunityMemberfc5fc01 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Afraid of the unknownI was diagnosed in 2016 with prostate cancer and a Gleason score of 6. My doctor decided to do the active surveillance and now I'm stage 3 prostate cancer. I... By CommunityMemberae9e5d1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
HopefullIn March 2014 I was diagnosed with stage IV Prostate cancer. I chose to go to a major medical facility for treatment after our local Oncologist offered a pessimistic view... By CommunityMember00d8521 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
William ClyneI have learned to hate the people who steered me into castration. My GP told me nothing except push me to a Urologist. A Urologist who never mentioned that what... By Duster1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Early detectionAll men should have a PSA test once a year after they turn 50. My PSA test was very good a lot until I turned 74. That’s when my PSA... By CommunityMember7e12741 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments2 comments
Stage 7 diagnosisThree years ago on Christmas Eve afternoon, I had 14 samples taken from my prostate. The morning after Christmas I was called to my urologist's office to be told I... By garyd711 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Cancer painI have been on Orgovyx for the past year and a half constantly dealing with hot flashes pains, in my neck and especially my bilateral lower extremities, especially at night... By John D1 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments4 comments
BiopsyAs some have stated, "this won't be a problem". Well after a very loud scream and almost passing out. I had 4 nurses in the room keeping me from falling... By Skyking24461 min readBookmark for laterReactions 0 reactions Comments3 comments