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...Reactions0reactionsComments29 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...Reactions0reactionsComments12 replies
Active todayI am in remission but the urinary and bowel are intense!I am still on Bicalutimide after radiation and brachytherapy along with Lupron infusions. After I had the initial radiation I began to have burning when I went to the John...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSymptomsCoping
Active todayAmong the awful side effects of PCa……the worst is total impotence. I’m an old man, so nature may have taken its course, even without the PCa, but I’m told normal testosterone starts at 140. Mine is...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesSide EffectsCopingDepression
Active todayPatience, new activities Get hot flashes, tire easily, muscle weakness. Taking XTANDI daily and LUPRON shot quarterly. Still sleeping all night. Brain seems a little hazy in the morning but clears up after...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesSide EffectsCoping
Active todayAfter prostate surgery, how to replace pleasure of prostate stimulate?In my mid-20s I discovered that prostate "massage" produced awesome orgasm. But after prostatectomy in mid-70s that's no longer possible. Anal stimulation still produces some pleasure, but not near enough...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide EffectsIntimacy & RelationshipsAdvanced Prostate Cancer
Active todayHow do you cope with the side effects of prostate cancer treatment?Many factors can lead to side effects, including the type of treatment you've had, other health care conditions, risk factors, and age. We want to know the worst side effect(s)...Reactions0reactionsComments106 repliesCopingTreatmentSide Effects
FeaturedActive yesterdayTreatment AdviceI am 63, diagnosed stage 2, Gleason 7 score in 5 out of 14 samples, PSA 4.6. I am consider no treatment and choosing surveillance by PSA testing every 6...Reactions0reactionsComments32 replies
FeaturedActive 2 days agoSex after prostate cancerI am a pelvic floor physical therapist who treats men following a diagnosis of prostate cancer. I often ask this question of my patients and would welcome the responses of...Reactions0reactionsComments180 replies
FeaturedActive 2 days agoQuality of lifeSo how do you decide which takes precedence…..your own quality of life or the quality of life of your caretaker and family? I’m not dying ( yet) but I do...Reactions0reactionsComments10 repliesAwarenessIntimacy & RelationshipsTips & Advice
Active 3 days agoRadiation Treatment of Prostate I was diagnose with prostate cancer and radiation was recommended. It was 5 weeks of radiation in July of 2021. It was 4 months later that I noticed my hands...Reactions0reactionsComments4 repliesTreatmentDiagnosis
Active 3 days agoDo hobbies motivate you? Often passions and hobbies are things we look forward to doing. What hobbies or passions motivate you? What do you look forward to doing?...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice