Featuredspike in PSA 4 yrs post surgeryHi, I am 76 yrs old. I underwent surgical removal and radiotherapy of prostate cancer several years back. The PSA levels had more or less been low, there was once...Reactions 0 reactions Comments14 replies
FeaturedCancer Mistaken for BPH 5 YearsJust wondering if anyone else had experienced this? I started treatment for BPH in 2019. I had a scope done in 2022 and they said I had 50% obstruction. They...Reactions 0 reactions Comments6 replies
Active todayTreatment gives fatigue exercise gives fatigue is there a balance should I take a recovery period Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active todayBest Treatment Options for Recurrence After Surgery for Prostate Cancer?My husband had a radical prostatectomy 1 and 1/2 years ago. His PSA has doubled 3 times in the past 6 months. We’ve been advised to wait another 3 months...Reactions 0 reactions Comments24 replies
Active todayIf MP-MRI shows cancer why biopsy ? Is it necessary to do a biopsy if the mri shows cancer. Asking for my dad who is 83. Why can’t treatment be started as soon as mri report is...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Active yesterdayHas everyone here had a TRUS Biopsy ?My father recently had elevated psa at 18 and the doctor advised MRI and trus biopsy my question is , if MRI shows something is the biopsy still necessary because...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 replies
Active yesterdayrelugolix (Orgovyx) how has it affected you?I am supposed to take Relugolix (They called it "the castration drug!) for 3 1/2 months before radiation. I need to hear from people who have taken it.What physical and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesHormone TherapySide EffectsTreatment
FeaturedActive 3 days agoRadeationCanot do hormone treatment heart risk how effective is radeation alone....Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesHormone Therapy
Active 3 days agoAt What Age Do You Stop Checking Your PSA?My primary care physician stopped checking my PSA when I was 70 yrs old and recently (80 years old) it was taken & after a biopsy, etc. have been diagnosed...Reactions 0 reactions Comments22 repliesPSA
FeaturedActive 4 days agoSurgery or Radiation?Urologists and a surgeon suggested Radical Prostatectomy to treat PC (PSA 11.9, Gleason 3+4=7, Intermediate Level). Been preparing myself for major surgery; however, after consultation with an Oncologist today I...Reactions 0 reactions Comments63 replies
Active 4 days agoDad just diagnosed with Gleason 9Hi there, I am a very worried daughter with a father that has just been diagnosed with Gleason 9 Prostate Cancer. I am wondering if anyone can shed any light...Reactions 0 reactions Comments9 replies