FeaturedActive todayspike 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...reactions43replies
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...reactions13replies
Active todayPSA test Had prostate cancer 8 yrs ago the only oncologist wanted me to get PSA test every six months but personal physician doesn't believe in the PSA test so he doesn't...reactions1replyPSAAwareness
FeaturedActive todayWhat Was Your PSA Level When Diagnosed?Just curious what PSA level you were at when diagnosed. Mine was 85 with Gleason score of 7. Stage T3c. Doc said I had it for some time. I was...reactions382repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosisPSAAwareness
Active todayRising PSAHello everyone, This is my first post. I’m 59 and have always had a PSA in the 1.3 to 1.9 range since I was about 40 My father passed from...reactions19repliesDiagnosisDepressionPSA
Active todayThe Hits Just Keep On Coming…A few weeks ago, at my wife’s insistence, I had a physical performed. My blood results came back with a somewhat elevated PSA. It wasn’t super high, but it was...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Active today2024 Awareness Month Giveaway Forum!As part of Prostate Cancer Awareness Month 2024, we are focusing on how we spread awareness about prostate cancer. We could be spreading awareness through community, through activism, through friends...reactions153repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Active todayVENT: How are you doing? - Really.Life with prostate cancer has its challenges and frustrations. This is a safe space to vent about what's happening with you. How are you doing?...reactions20repliesCoping
Active todayADT & Lupron side effectsI was unaware of the many side effects of these two treatments. They were: Anxiety Depression Emotional Distress Muscle loss Memory fog Hot flashes Testicle shrinkage Penis shrinkage and girth...reactions1reply
Active todayAt 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...reactions109repliesPSA
Active yesterdayPSA testing, what are your feelings about it? Here in the prostate cancer community, there are many thoughts, feelings, and experiences about PSA testing. This is a space to share about all things PSA testing....reactions214repliesPSATips & AdviceAwareness