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...Reactions0reactionsComments30 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...Reactions0reactionsComments11 replies
Active yesterdaySix months after Brachytherapy family dog cancer.66 year old male. My recovery has gone well since this procedure with my numbers being less than half of what they were. I live alone and had a 4...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesSide Effects
Active 2 days agoWhat topics do you want to see more of on prostatecancer.net? Over the years we have covered most of the topics that our community has asked for. However, there's always more room for growth and we want to know what topics...Reactions0reactionsComments5 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...Reactions0reactionsComments231 replies
FeaturedActive 2 days agoADT and prostate cancerI went on ADT for six months in 2020 as part of my treatment for prostate cancer. The urologist didn't tell me that I would be experiencing hot flashes, mood...Reactions0reactionsComments118 replies
FeaturedActive 3 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...Reactions0reactionsComments94 replies
FeaturedActive 3 days agoWhat Treatment Did You Have for Prostate Cancer?Hello, my PSA was 6 when I got had my biopsy done, came back 3+4=7. Just starting to look at treatment options for prostate cancer. I would like to hear...Reactions0reactionsComments207 repliesTreatment
FeaturedActive 3 days agoStart of my journey with prostate cancer Well just got my Biopsy results this week - I'm 58 years old and been blessed with good health - My results showed 4 of 12 samples came back with...Reactions0reactionsComments117 replies
FeaturedActive 3 days agoWhat 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...Reactions0reactionsComments286 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerDiagnosisPSAAwareness
Active 3 days agoSurgery or not58 years old. Had my annual checkup and PSA was a 10.3, 6 weeks later it was a 9.7. a month later it was 13.7. I had an MRI, and...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesAdvanced Prostate CancerSurgery
Active 3 days agoExercise before surgery helped me with incontinence.After removing my catheter one week after surgery I have had zero incontinence. I considered myself lucky but then thought of another theory that could help someone going into the...Reactions0reactionsComments1 replies