FeaturedMental Health SupportMental health complications can occur during the difficult journey of coping with and treating prostate cancer. Support for mental health can come in many forms and is often individualized. This...reactions21repliesCopingAwarenessMental Health
Side effectsI will be starting treatment with Zytiga, predisone, and the Lupron shot every 3 months followed by radiation. Looking for any expereiance on how soon I should expect the side...reactions6replies
Stsrting TreatmentsDiagnosed with Gleason scores of 7 8 and 9. Have elected to do Hormone Therapy and Radiation. Started Bicalutamide last Tuesday and will receive Lupron and Predisone next week and...reactions2repliesDiagnosis
Lymphoceles and drainageHusband had 2 lymphoceles the size of lemons drained. After two days, the output is 70-80cc per 24 hour period. Is this a normal output volume? When will he see...reactions1replySide Effects
Stress relief! We all know how stressful prostate cancer can be. What do you do for stress relief?...reactions19repliesCopingMental HealthTips & Advice
FeaturedDo you get "scanxiety?"Ever heard of scanxiety? It describes the fear and anxiety that can set in leading up to a scan or other test. Do you get scanxiety for PSA tests, scans...reactions36replies
Hormone treatmentI have two Gleason 9 and one Gleason 8. Thinking about radiation with hormone treatment. How bad are the hot flashes and mood swings?...reactions37replies
high psaGood morning, last week I had a urine infection from escherichia coli treated with antibiotics for 6 days, now the urine values have adjusted but I did the psa with...reactions1replyPSA
FeaturedIncontinence after surgeryMy surgeon said "You may experience some leakage after surgery for about 90 days." I guess in my case "Some Leakage" is equal to no bladder control at all. My...reactions23repliesIncontinenceSymptomsTreatmentCopingSide Effects
Advanced prostate cancer I've been doing hormone therapy for just over 2 years for my advanced prostate cancer. No problem whatever with insurance till a month ago. With a nother shot coming up...reactions1replyAdvanced Prostate Cancer